Domestic work and smaller projects feature widely in this practice's regular work. Custom homes and alterations to existing houses of all sizes and degrees of complexity are undertaken by the firm. Each client is dealt with on an entirely personal basis by our staff and carefully guided through the design and construction process.

All architects are asked the question What sort of buildings do you do? The usual answer, certainly in Bermuda, is everything!

If there is a single constant throughout our work, it is a care for the client. Our staff are reminded that it is not their money that is paying for the construction and that they have a responsibility to the client. This is especially important in the category of smaller projects.

Butterworth Associates & Design Limited do not disregard smaller projects. By a careful control of overheads, we can offer the least complicated project the same degree of efficient, professional service, giving the client a high level of confidence that their work is in capable hands. The firm’s residential work ranges from condominium developments to single family residential projects. Renovation and adaptive re-use of existing properties is a particular area of expertise.

Above all the practice recognises that they must be professional in the services they offer to their clients. We try to guide the building costs to stay within the budget restraints of the owners. Most Banks and lending institutions are demanding professional control of construction.

Harbour Gardens was a planned redevelopment of a semi-derelict hotel property. Butterworth Associates and Design Limited produced for the development team a design concept that could be accurately assessed for cost considerations. Design Limited then produced a projected cost spreadsheet for the entire development, encompassing all the aspects of cost (land, construction, fees, legal costs, financing, etc.) and helped the developer evolve a sound pre-construction sales strategy.

A project brochure was printed, illustrating nine town house apartments, which varied in size from 1,750 sq. ft. to 2,300 sq. ft. A specification for the buildings was produced and a fixed quotation for construction was obtained from the contractor.  The developer was then able to pre-sell all nine units before the land itself was purchased as the cost of providing the funding was to be provided by the owners and became, effectively, a cooperative.

Harbour Gardens became self-funding. A programmed release of funds from the nine owners secured a steady cash flow to cover expenses. Construction overruns were anticipated and became part of the programmed costing. Each owner secured specific financing for an individual unit and consequently the overhead of project financing charges was avoided. Design Limited additionally produced all project documentation and performed all construction administration on behalf of the owners.