If you look around Oxford you can pretty much guarantee any public building would have been designed by an Oxford architect. The architect for the building would have developed the building plans and design components, this forms the first step of constructing a building.

The word architect originates from the Latin word architectus, an Oxford architect will produce blueprints and designs of a building. These designs will meet the look and feel that the client is after, take into consideration the structural elements so that they are sound and to make sure the building will meet the safety requirements. Sometimes for a building project a client will ask Oxford architects to bid for the job; each architect will produce their designs.

A architect will have to take into consideration the aesthetic features that the client would like to make sure they meet the clients requirements as well as taking into count the local building regulations. This will mean their design will be accepted by local governing bodies so work can start as soon as the design is approved.

After the Oxford architects design is approved by the client they will continue to be involved with the building project up until the building is completely finished. Architects have a very good understanding of construction; they can make sure that the builders stick to the designs so that the client will be happy with the final project.

Oxford architects tend to work very long hours; this is because they tend to work on several building projects at one and have to project manage all of them. They have to ensure the deadlines are met to for the building project, if they don't their client will not be happy. Building projects tend to be long term projects and can range from several months to several years.

All Oxford architects should be full qualified and gained a degree/qualification from university; at University they would have studied building design and construction. A architect will have an understanding of building safety and the local building requirements in the Oxford area. They'll have knowledge in building materials and can pick which materials will work best for a particular project. If you ever work with an Oxford architecture company then it is worth asking to see their certificates and make sure they are legitimate.