About Us
Dai Evans MCIAT
Chartered Architectural Technologist
Dai Evans is the 2025 rebranding of Celtic Design Studio originally launched in February 2013. The rebranding follows an increased diversity of ventures the business has expanded into; Architectural Design, Research, Education and Tuition.
About
Dai Evans became a Chartered Architectural Technologist in July 2012, launching Celtic Design Studio in February 2013. At the time Dai was working as a Design and Technology teacher at an inner city school in Leeds. This is where his passion for education within the Architectural Technology profession began.
Prior to teaching, Dai worked in SME architectural practices in Sheffield and gained experience in various sectors; Education, Healthcare, Residential and Retail. More recently, after leaving teaching in 2015, Dai has continued to develop his portfolio working on international projects in sectors such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Food Production, Student Accommodation, and Hospitality.
Dai has over 20 years experience in the construction industry and has worked with clients varying from Blue chip international corporations to small local companies, professional sportspersons to amateur gardeners.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology (Sheffield Hallam University)
MSc Technical Architecture (Sheffield Hallam University)
PGCE Enginnering (Sheffield Hallam University)
SKE+ Physics (Hibernia College)
Architectural Services
Concept & Planning
We will work closely with you to take your idea, advise on potential solutions and create a sketch scheme for your approval. Once we have refined this we take all the stress out of your hands, we will develop your planning package and complete the application process.
Your local planning authority will usually take 8 weeks to process your application.
Tender
Once we have obtained planning approval, we will develop the tender package. This is where we will ask a panel of contractors to provide quotations for the works. This is where the design becomes more technical and usually when you will need to appoint a Structural Engineer.
Construction
The tender process is complete, you have reviewed the quotations and chosen your preferred contractor. Time to get spades into the ground, we will submit the building regulations application and co-ordinate with the contractor to ensure a smooth operation on site. We try to do everything we can to make this experience as stress free as possible for you.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Contact us to discuss your architectural needs and discover how we can assist you in creating exceptional spaces.
Research
We are keen to get involved and support research projects in various capacities. Our focus is on research projects within construction, architecture and education. We are at the forefront of raising the capabilities and profile of the Architectural Technology Profession.
Education
Industry must engage with education to push both parties forward. We strongly believe that industry can have a significant influence on a learners education, whether this is through direct engagement, research, or being on assessment and development panels.
In the past we have supported universities with their re-validation processes and directly with students supporting them with their coursework.
Private Tuition
As a Qualified Teacher in Engineering (Design & Technology), we have worked with students to assist them with their GCSE learning and prepared them for their examinations. We develop their knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, design process, sustainability. As an experienced teacher we are familiar with the terminology being used by the students teachers making it easier to create links between subjects.
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