A ying start

A FLYING startWest Coast Architecture makes itself at home in Cornwall after an incredible first two and a half years.

After opening for business in January 2019, Newquay based architectural fi rm, West Coast Architecture, has quickly built a reputation for passion and enthusiasm in all aspects of their fi eld. And while it is still only a small practice, it has, nonetheless, been making waves in Cornwall’s architectural scene!

With more than a decade’s combined experience in architecture and construction in Cornwall, the West Coast Architecture team have been driving their vision forward since opening, placing their focus on private residential projects, covering the Concept Design stage, Developed Design stage (usually for planning applications) and the Technical Design stage. But what really sets them apart is their level of customer service. Antonio Sánchez, West Coast’s Lead Architect, explains: “We design our projects as if we were going to live in them. We take a very personal approach, taking care of our clients and working together with them to incorporate their ideas into our designs.”

In their fi rst two and a half years alone, West Coast Architecture have been involved in almost 50 projects, ranging from home refurbishments and extensions to new builds. Their work has covered all stages of the process, from concept designs and developed design for achieving planning permission, to handling the technical designs for building regulations and construction drawings. Put simply, just two and a half years after the fi rm was launched, West Coast Architecture has already proven its prestige, and with lots of new projects in the pipeline, it continues to expand. This means that if you’re looking for a team of passionate and enthusiastic young architects who love good design, to bring your project to life as if it was their own, West Coast Architecture comes highly recommended.

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THE VALUE of service

During the past year, online shopping has really taken off, forcing retailers to reassess the true value and role of their stores.

RIGHT Perhaps Scandi simplicity is your style? Many stores around the country have struggled with the lack of footfall and the opportunity that comes with it to engage, face to face, with customers. That being said, certain industries have experienced growth as customers have found themselves with more time to focus on their interiors, and that includes businesses specialising in carpet and ooring. At The Carpet Trader Cornwall Ltd, for instance, the last year has been one of creativity and innovation. “We used every opportunity to engage with our customers and offer exceptional service,” explains Carpet Trader owner, April. “We even invested in building a new bespoke showroom, to improve the customer experience, with dedicated parking at the front door, all conveniently located next door to Screwfix.”

With many innovative products on display in the new space, including those from Amtico, arndean, orbo, Cormar, and ibre to name just a few this is a place of discovery and inspiration for all budding home improvers.

As a arndean International looring Inspire etailer’, The Carpet Trader has a complete range of wood and stone samples on display, and is looking forward to having a beautiful bespoke arndean studio installed in the autumn this year! This, April explains, will allow customers to use an interactive play and design’ table to create a personalised oor to match their individual home and style. With experience in the interior industry, April says: “We like to give the customer the ultimate showroom experience, in a relaxed, home-from-home environment.”

ick ill, Carpet Trader Sales anager, tells us: “With many consumers hitting a brick wall when shopping online, people want to deal with real people,” and we think he makes a good point. ortunately, with 5 years’ experience in the ooring industry, Nick is always on hand to provide a face-to-face service, which is important when buying more complex items such as carpet and ooring. ur expert sales team provide specialist advice on product choice, oor maintenance and even a free of charge quotation, helping our customers to make the right choice to suit their individual needs.”

Perhaps the best reason to visit in person, however, is supporting local businesses. Local independent retailers are critical for local economies; they are places for human contact, and supporting local shops ultimately benefits the local economy something we can surely all get on board with after the struggles we’ve faced over the course of the pandemic.

So, if you’re updating your home interior and are looking for the perfect ooring solutions to suit your unique home and style, as April says: “We warmly invite you to visit us at our new showroom and look forward to seeing you face to face!”

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4 Dunveth Business Park, West Hill, Wadebridge PL27 7FE 01208 368643 www.thecarpettrader.com Find more like this: www.cornwall-living.co.uk