# Architect Partnership in Highgate

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Highgate (N6), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with London Borough of Haringey / London Borough of Camden.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Highgate and across the wider London. The majority of HXL's work is delivered in partnership with private residential architects. We are briefed as principal contractor under JCT Standard or Design & Build, treat your drawings as the specification (not a negotiating position), and deliver the scheme to programme and fixed price with a resident project team.

## Capability
- JCT Standard Building Contract (with or without Quantities)
- JCT Design & Build Contract
- Single-stage competitive tender
- Two-stage tender with pre-construction services agreement
- Resident Commercial Lead + Project Manager
- Weekly architect / client progress reporting
- Architect's Instructions and Contract Administrator liaison

## Highgate: local context
**Property stock.** Georgian and Regency listed townhouses in the Village, Victorian stucco-fronted terraces along Highgate Hill, Arts-and-Crafts detached on Fitzroy Park, 20th-century modernist listed stock. Significant Grade II and II* coverage.

**Planning and conservation.** Highgate Village Conservation Area (split across Haringey and Camden LB boundaries). Article 4 directions throughout. High proportion of listed buildings. Local planning authority: London Borough of Haringey / London Borough of Camden.

**Typical scope in Highgate:**
- Grade II listed internal refurbishment
- Basement excavations on listed and unlisted townhouses
- Heritage joinery, sash window and stucco repair
- Conservation-sensitive extensions
- Modernist listed building retrofit

## Process
01. **Drawings review & cost plan** — Cost plan returned against your tender pack within 10 working days.
02. **Contract negotiation** — JCT form agreed, priced schedule locked, programme dated.
03. **On site** — Weekly reporting to architect and client. AIs tracked, valued and logged.
04. **Practical completion** — Snag-free handover, O&M pack, rectification-period response under contract.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out architect partnership in Highgate?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Highgate (N6) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Highgate?** London Borough of Haringey / London Borough of Camden. Highgate Village Conservation Area (split across Haringey and Camden LB boundaries). Article 4 directions throughout. High proportion of listed buildings.

**What properties does HXL work on in Highgate?** Georgian and Regency listed townhouses in the Village, Victorian stucco-fronted terraces along Highgate Hill, Arts-and-Crafts detached on Fitzroy Park, 20th-century modernist listed stock. Significant Grade II and II* coverage.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Highgate: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/highgate

Contact: info@hxlconstruction.com · +44 7845 585147 · HXL Construction Ltd, 102 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, London UB10 0BE