ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS TAILORED TO YOUR LIFESTYLE
BOLD, CREATIVE & UNIQUE.
Founded by Andrew Stirling in 2003, Plan It Bahamas is an established, design-led architectural practice with more than 23 years of experience creating distinctive buildings throughout The Bahamas.
Bahamian by birth, Andrew began his architectural training in the United Kingdom in 1981 and returned home in 1993, bringing with him a broad international design perspective. After ten years as lead designer with one of Nassau’s larger architectural firms, he established Plan It Bahamas to provide a more personal, creative and responsive approach to architectural design.
Over the past two decades, Plan It Bahamas has built a strong portfolio of high-end residences, commercial buildings, hospitality developments and public projects across New Providence and the Family Islands. This depth of experience has given us a thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in designing and building in The Bahamas—from climate, resilience and local construction methods to planning, permitting, procurement and project delivery.
Our work remains driven by the principles on which the practice was founded: every design should respond directly to its client, its site and its setting. We do not believe in applying a standard architectural formula. Instead, we create thoughtful, individual solutions that balance character, functionality, durability and long-term value.
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN. PROVEN EXPERIENCE.
Our design process begins with a careful understanding of the site, its microclimate, the surrounding context and the way our clients want to live, work or operate their property.
We draw upon both traditional Bahamian architecture and contemporary construction methods, while continuing to research sustainable technologies and resource-efficient building systems suited to our climate. Our objective is to create buildings that are environmentally responsible, resilient and appropriate to their location—while remaining bold, distinctive and enjoyable to experience.
We also understand that good design must be financially responsible. With a wide range of practical project experiences, we are able to anticipate many of the issues that affect cost, buildability, programme and long-term performance. We work closely with our clients to balance ambition, quality and budget, seeking the best overall value rather than simply the lowest initial cost.
Where appropriate, we introduce materials, building systems and technologies that improve energy efficiency, hurricane resilience and durability while reducing future maintenance and operating costs.
A SERVICE TAILORED TO YOUR PROJECT
For clients seeking a comprehensive service, Plan It Bahamas can provide a coordinated one-stop “umbrella” service, bringing together architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and other specialist design input through a trusted network of experienced consultants.
Alternatively, our services can be tailored to complement a design, development or construction team already assembled by the client. Whether we lead the entire process or provide a clearly defined portion of the work, our role is to bring experience, creative direction and dependable local knowledge to the project.
DESIGN-BUILD: FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION
For clients who prefer a more complete and coordinated delivery package, Plan It Bahamas can assist in assembling and leading a Design-Build team, bringing architectural design, engineering, budgeting, procurement and construction expertise together from the earliest stages.
This approach allows buildability, cost, programme and material availability to inform the design as it develops. It can reduce gaps between consultants and contractors, improve coordination and provide the client with a clearer route from initial concept to completed building.
The Design-Build option is particularly valuable for overseas clients, Family Island projects and anyone seeking an experienced team to manage the complexities of designing and building in The Bahamas.