If you are embarking on a building project - whatever its size - you should consult a professional. Architects are the only building professionals specifically qualified to design buildings. An architect's training, which extends over a 7 year period, features not only design but includes all other aspects affecting the creation or alteration of a building. An architect is able to manage the building project from concept to reality, or work as part of a team - in each case contributing creative qualities which lift any project out of the ordinary.