We were recently contacted by the Architects Registration Board (arb) about the use of the word “Architect” on our website. It had slipped our attention that our web team had incorrectly used the wording in some of the title pages of our website as “Architect Lincoln” potentially misleading consumers looking for an architect in Lincoln or an Architect in Lincolnshire. We can’t call ourselves Architects Lincoln because we do not currently have a registered Architect working for the practice.
It’s likely a local registered Lincolnshire architect had in fact informed the Architects Registration Board of this. Whatever their motivation, you can’t blame them. The Architects Act is respected by us and should be respected by others, it protects those who have done the time, 7 years minimum, and after all ignorance is no defense.
So for the record, we do not profess to be architects, not yet anyway. However we do offer the same services of an architect and possibly more in some cases. For residential and commercial customers looking for an architect we know we offer value for money whilst maintaining if not exceeeding the quality you would expect from an architect.
Ultimately in the long term this is our goal, and we will be looking to appoint an Architect to join our architecture practice. We welcome anyone interested in joining our team to send in a CV to add to our file for future consideration.
Being a registered architectural practice with RIBA has it’s merits and whilst a badge of approval does not always proove quality, it at least sets a minimum standard. Like all professional bodies it ensures career development of individuals. In our own experience whilst working for a Structural Engineering firm in Lincoln it’s often those who can’t call themselves Architects who are far better at the job.
