Studio Klaschka is an architectural studio founded in 2001 that specializes in BIM technology and developing new working processes. They offer a range of services including pre-purchase assessments of development sites, assisting with planning applications, masterplanning, project management, and existing building surveys using BIM and 3D laser scanning. Their clients include major developers and they have experience working on listed buildings and residential development projects in London.

1. Developer
Residential
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2. Studio Klaschka
Studio Klaschka was founded in 2001 as a design led architectural
studio pioneering the application of BIM technology to real projects and
developing new working processes. Our broad range of services can be
delivered competitively in the context of well co-ordinated, accurate and
data rich information at any stage of the construction process.
The studio is a member of BuildingSmart and has a commitment to
OpenBIM.
Founding Director Robert Klaschka is the editor of “BIM in Small Practices:
Illustrated Case Studies”, a book published by NBS, June 2014.
ISBN 9781859464991
33 The Cut
London
SE1 8LF
020 7633 9113
info@studioklaschka.com
@studioklaschka
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Our clients include: Bouygues UK, Kier, The Clarkson Alliance, The East
London Mosque Trust, Land Securities, Ridgley Ltd, Astudio Architects,
JM Architects, Luke Hughes and Company, ECLA NHS Property Services,
Dovehouse Interiors, Milton Keynes District Council, Beaumont
UK, Fruition Properties, Wycombe District Council, BLP Insurance,
Buckinghamshire County Council.

3. Pre-purchase Assessment
Before you commit to the purchase of a site for development there are
a number of services that we can offer, either stand alone or grouped
together, to help reduce risk and maximise potential;
Desk top studies assessing planning history, highlighting•
development potential and evident risk
Facilitation of early dialogue with the local authority planning•
department
Specialist advise on dealing with Listed Buildings on or adjacent to•
the site
Recommendations on the need for specialist consultants, on site•
testing or pre-purchase reports
Computer generated massing models•
Concept sketch layout plans and associated area schedules•
Engagement of cost consultant to support your financial planning•
Commissioning of 3d laser scanning of existing buildings and•
production of accurate Building Information Model (BIM)
Advise on procurement options and the impact of construction•
method and contract type upon risk, budget and programme
Residential proposals Greater London
“Where a large or complex site contains existing buildings that are
to be retained, the commissioning of a 3d laser scan and existing
building BIM model allows very accurate early cost analysis, the
sharing of real on site information via desktop and a reduction in risk
outweighing the cost of the exercise”

4. Selling A Site
Maximise the value of your assets by ensuring that you benefit from the
planning potential illustrated by our services;
Desk top studies assessing the site in the context of current planning•
policy
Feasibility studies visualising development opportunities with•
drawings and schedules
Submission to the Local Authority for Pre-Application Advice and•
attendance at subsequent meetings
Design development alongside your financial modelling•
Compilation of a Full Planning Application inclusive of all drawings•
and images required
Production of high quality promotional images and 3d visualisations•
for marketing purposes
Covent Garden, conversion planning pre-application scheme
“Removing the risk of gaining planning permission can make your
site a more attractive purchase as well as increasing your financial
return”
3d laser scan

5. Developing A Site
If you own a site we can offer services to support you all the way through
the delivery of a successful commercial project;
Masterplanning including outline landscape design•
Design and risk audit of existing planning permissions or design•
proposals
Feasibility studies to underpin your financial modelling•
Design services for new build, extension and conversion projects•
Project Management•
Sustainability review in conjunction with specialists where necessary•
Management of the planning process and compilation of all•
planning documentation
Rights to Light studies•
Support in planning for and managing construction•
As built drawings•
Hyde Park Listed Buiding development appraisal
“All our services are delivered within the context of all statutory
regulations and current housing standards, we have excellent
experience of working closely with local authority departments in and
around London”

6. Construction
The successful delivery of a construction project relies on well co-ordinated
information and a strong team of people. We can be instrumental in
ensuring that this is achieved with the following services;
Pre-construction advise on procurement, buildability and contract•
choice
Co-ordination of information from all consultants•
Production of tender documents•
Management of the appointment of a contractor•
Production of full construction drawing package•
Use of BIM software•
Manage the process of achieving building control compliance•
Manage the discharge of planning conditions and compliance•
Contract administration of the construction contract•
Contractors design duties if novated post tender•
Health and safety duties under CDM regulations•
Site visits and chairing of design team meetings•
Construction level BIM
“Our services can be sought, where appropriate, in the context of a
full architectural appointment covering all stages of the RIBA plan of
work. We have experience working directly for main contractors, this
can be from the project outset or after a suitable novation”

7. Existing Buildings
An existing building can throw up a number of technical and contextual
challenges that are best overcome with experience and the use of
appropriate technology, allowing us to deliver specialist services;
Production of sensitive and buildable design proposals•
Compilation of all documents and forms for Listed Building Consent•
applications
Management of relationship with the Local Authority conservation•
team
Brief writing for the commissioning of 3d laser surveying•
Production of an existing building BIM model•
Clash detection for proposed services and structure with existing•
fabric
Extraction of precise raw quantities to aid the QS in early costing•
Economical high quality 3d visualisation images•
“It is now economical to survey existing structures in 3d which Studio
Klaschka can use to produce existing building BIM models, allowing
exact accuracy for early cost analysis and the sharing of on site
information via desktop with a large team”
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