# Architect Partnership in St John's Wood

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for St John's Wood (NW8), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with City of Westminster.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in St John's Wood 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

## St John's Wood: local context
**Property stock.** Mid-Victorian detached and semi-detached family homes, 1930s mansion blocks, post-war infill. Many properties on the Eyre Estate's private roads.

**Planning and conservation.** St John's Wood Conservation Area (Westminster). Eyre Estate covenants apply on certain streets. Local planning authority: City of Westminster.

**Typical scope in St John's Wood:**
- Ground-up new builds on infill plots
- Full-house refurbishments with basement additions
- Mansion block lateral conversions
- Spa, gym and cinema room installations
- Landscape and pool integration

## 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 St John's Wood?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across St John's Wood (NW8) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for St John's Wood?** City of Westminster. St John's Wood Conservation Area (Westminster). Eyre Estate covenants apply on certain streets.

**What properties does HXL work on in St John's Wood?** Mid-Victorian detached and semi-detached family homes, 1930s mansion blocks, post-war infill. Many properties on the Eyre Estate's private roads.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in St John's Wood: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/st-johns-wood

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