Residential

OLA can turn your ideas into your dream property whether it is a new eco home, a listed building refurbishment or an extension and remodelling project. We work closely with clients and contractors to ensure that the development is everything it should be and more.

Commercial

Buildings which are built as or converted into headquarters or an office, become landmarks, and speak volumes about the business inside its walls.

OLA has been involved in a wide selection of commercial & community projects including industrial units, shop refits and conversions, office / shop conversions, and commercial to residential developments

Education

A recent study at the University of Salford, Manchester found that the classroom environment can affect a child’s academic progress over a year by as much as 25%.

If you need to expand your classroom space, need a new library, gym, staff room or refurbishment of existing buildings, OLA will work with you to design an efficient, cost effective space.

We will consider all aspects such as classroom orientation, natural light and noise, temperature and air quality, flexibility of space, storage facilities, organisation and the use of colour to ensure that the best possible environment is provided.

Healthcare

Well thought out healthcare design can help the staff to improve the treatment of patients and enhance the care provision. From the initial appraisal, development plans and design to project management through to completion, OLA provides comprehensive architectural services to GP surgeries, nursing homes and hospitals.

Agricultural works

It is important that all new farm buildings and other agricultural structures are properly designed and constructed.  A quality building will save ongoing maintenance and perhaps even future replacement costs, and will assist in achieving greater productivity.

OLA will work with you to design a building to British Standard BS 5502.  This standard covers those buildings which are in general agricultural usage, including livestock, crop production and storage buildings.