I read with interest your article on Hammond Court by Mae Architects (Building July 26).

I am disappointed, however, that my own practice, Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects, is not mentioned, as we were responsible for trying to retain Mae’s original design concept, which I believe we achieved.

One of the many pitfalls of design and build is the change in architect from design to production information stage. It is incumbent on the architect responsible for the design stage to ensure the design is thoroughly resolved before the project is tendered.

Rather than grumble about negatives, we need to impress on clients the need to develop the design to a fully detailed stage prior to issue of tender information. This is the only way the end result will get close to the vision.

Stephen Davy
London N1

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