About Gareth Dauncey

Before Architecture is Wales based architect Gareth Dauncey. Over 25 years of experience at all stages of the architectural process. Working in large commercial and small conservation practices before becoming a sole practitioner. Specialising in domestic architecture and the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. 

Now focussing on the pre-architecture stage of a project where he can bring you the most value in the shortest time.

Services

Before Architecture is all about you:

Your Brief
Develop a deeply personal, resilient brief to ground your project.

Your Site
Asses your site’s opportunities and limits to guide first steps.

Your Vision
Explore options to create a clear concept for your project’s path.

Your Future
Map how to make your project real, led by budget and rules.

We can also develop your concept into a planning stage scheme or application.

Email to book a free 1 hour zoom call. 

When

Before Architecture will help you make the right decision when you are:

  • planning to extend or build your home

  • checking the potential of a property before you buy

  • reimagining an existing building or buildings

  • creating a space for your business

Clients

Do Lectures
Hiut Denim
Western Solar
Hensol Castle
TYF Adventure
Coedlas Developments
Celtic Sustainables

The Church in Wales
Really Decent Books
Welsh School of Architecture
Alwyn Jones Architects
Neat Studio
David and Claire Hieatt
Rhod Gilbert and Sian Harries

Jane Davidson and Guy Stoate
Marian and Rob Evans
Irfon watkins
Ian Matthews
Vicky North
Menna Hannan