QUIRKE MCNAMARA CONSULTANCY INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIGHTING
We undertake full refurbishments as well as interior design services. We provide a full service from dealing with planning and all permissions, all technical drawings, lighting design, stairs design, landscape design, bespoke joinery and project management services as well as Contractor comission.
We are Architectural designers where our focus is on remodelling the space rather then decoration. Our jobs range from redesign of new bathrooms and kitchens to redesign of overall houses adding extensions and attic space as well as bespoke design of seating and cinema rooms.
Our portfolio shows a sample of our work. We work with the client to create a personal space to them.
We work in all areas of London, UK & abroad
Design Process:
QMC provide an integrated design service specialising in Architectural remodelling and lighting design.We are technical designers and aim to create a unique space for each client. We are generally commissioned to provide a design, lighting and overall project management service but we can also provide individual elements such as Audio Visual, Lighting, bespoke furniture or planning permissions as stand-alone services.
Commissioning a designer can see daunting so we aim to set out the steps below. Many clients who come to us haven't worked with a designer before and we aim to make the experience as fun and clear as to how to work together in a successful relationship to get the interior you want to achieve.
- 45 minute initial complimentary consultation to discuss your project and scope of works
- Once we have seen the space and understand your requirements we can undertake a fee quote. This will encompass the elements that you want us to provide such as overall integrated service from inception to completion or maybe just concept design or lighting design. This is all client driven and we need to understand all your requirements so that we can put this together clearly
- Once commissioned fees will be drawn down in stages and the initial fee allows us to undertake a survey of the space and discuss in more detail your requirements for each area
- Initial concept design- we present you with the initial concept for each space integrating the space plan, materials, lighting, bespoke elements etc.
- Revisions to the initial concept to make sure we are working exactly to your brief
- Overall detailed drawings and scope of works for Contractor and trades to price and programme of works to be put together
- Commission of Contractor on agreement of final pricing
- Liaison with Building Control or other council members such as fire officer, conservation etc.
- Management of all works on site linking all trades and installation elements to create a cohesive scheme
- Furniture & fittings sourcing re final decorative element
- Final snagging and sign off from client
- OM manuals and drawings so client has reference re all materials, colours, electrical
- Maintenance of any elements i.e. planting or future decorations etc.
Flat furnishing & Decoration service:
Many of our clients have purchased new build flats and need help with the general furniture and fittings. We work with our clients to produce a scheme for them to provide all furniture and decorative elements such as feature lighting, speakers, blinds and curtains, bed linen and mirrors as well as the overall colour scheme and any features such as wallpaper, digital wallpaper or a dramatic illuminated wall or even a luxury leather wall feature.
QMC put together the scheme for our clients after discussing their taste and style and manage the overall works making sure all elements are space planned correctly and we manage the delivery and fitting on site to allow our clients to move into a stylish complete flat.
Whether its a special piece our client is sourcing or a tv unit that we have bespoke designed or a whole furniture package our design team can oversee all elements to suit the clients budget and timescale.
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QMC Awards:
- QMC short-listed for Bathroom Design of the year for Mews House bathroom in -Designer Awards 2013
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Winner Designer Award for Bathrooms 2010 Kbbreview Awards Susan Quirke
Bathrooms up to £15K
Judges Comments:
"A great use of lighting & product choice to create something very interesting -Quirke definitely lives up to her name. She doesnt take the easy options & has done something that you cant just pick out of a catalogue".
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Winner of Designer Award for Kitchens (project cost up
to £25K) KBBReview Industry Awards 2008:
The judging panel included renowned fashion designer
Ben De Lisi
"She changed everything to match the lifestyle. The
brief is matched perfectly, making it masculine &
chic".
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KBBreview Industry Awards 2007:
Susan Quirke Creative Director is short-listed for two bathroom designs in the
Designer Award for Bathrooms -up the to value of £15K.
Final February 5th Grosvenor Hotel. www.kbbreview.com
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Bathrooms & Kitchens Industry Awards 2006:
Susan Quirke was a finalist in the highly prestigious Bathrooms & Kitchens Industry awards 2006 in the category of “young designer award for kitchens”.
Judges Comments: "A design that hit the brief perfectly. It's laid out really well as a working space and her use of materials makes it seem a genuine part of a working home."
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Bathroom & Kitchen Industry awards 2005
Susan Quirke Winner of "young designer award for bathrooms"
Susan Quirke Winner of the travelling scholarship award
Judges Comments " Judges felt that this design was
bold & stunning with great space planning."
- IDFX & BIDA British Interior Design Awards 2004:
QMC have been short-listed in two categories:
- Lighting design of the year
- Bathroom designer of the year -Susan Quirke Creative Director
- ICON/CP HART -"No ordinary Bathroom awards" Short-listed for entry "Light Zone"
Client Recommendations:
- James & Sarah are delighed with the results of their mews house refurbishment.
"While Sarahs favourite room is the dressing room with its walnut table, large feature mirrors and shoe storage. James is smitten with the lighting effects where the whole house has been programmed to change colours at the touch of a button"-North London Project
- K Fletcher - garden design project - 'Will always recommend you guys, as we were really pleased with the information you gave to us and of course your professional and friendly service'. 'Everyone that has come round loves the garden'
- A Bramley - Apartment design project - 'It's been a pleasure to know you & it's been a delight to work with you'.
- J Bradley - Bathroom design project (Essential KBB Magazine June 2004) 'Jake is so pleased with his Bathroom that he has asked QMC to work on his sitting room, where there are already ambitious plans for a steel-clad wall. He says Susan has met the brief one hundred percent. 'We clicked instantly', says Jake. 'They really listened to what I had to say and came up with a great solution to the room's problems.'
- "We liked Susan & Patrick straight away and felt confident in their ideas. They have a great blend of technical and design skills which were needed in a project like this"- Mrs P Palmer - Docklands, Kitchen design.