A visit is experienced as a whole, not ride by ride. Queues, routes, shelter, food, rest and the condition of what has already been built together shape whether guests return. The studio brings its planning, design, survey and principal designer expertise to sites that remain in operation, and programmes every commission around the season.
Typical first appointments
Two initial appointments establish an evidence base before capital is committed to design.
Guest Experience Review, 3 to 5 weeks. An independent review of the whole visit, with the actions set out in order.
Building and condition surveys, 3 to 6 weeks. A clear record of what is on site, its condition, and what needs attention first.
Services for attractions
- Guest Experience Review: An independent review of the whole visit, with the actions set out in order.
- Pathfinding and wayfinding: How guests find, choose and follow routes through the site, assessed and designed.
- Building and condition surveys: A clear record of what is on site, its condition, and what needs attention first.
- Accessibility review: A design review of how easily every guest can arrive, move around and take part.
- New attractions and refurbishment: Ride buildings, queues, themed areas and entrances, new or refurbished, designed around how guests use them.
- Planning and masterplanning for attractions: A long-term plan for the site, and the planning permission to deliver it.
Engagement process
Introductory call
Scope of the requirement and suitability of the practice.
Site visit
A half-day visit. The fee is fixed and confirmed in writing in advance.
Site visit note
Issued within five working days, with observations and a recommendation on further work.
Proposal
Where further work is warranted: scope, programme, team, performance measures and fixed fee.
Market context
Of major planning applications in England decided within the statutory 13 weeks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentPublished figures. The visitor and planning figures cover England; the disability figure covers the UK.
Working on operational sites
Hours. Surveys take place outside operating hours unless the brief is to observe the live visit. Observation does not close a path or a ride.
Access. We follow the site rules. Back-of-house areas and ride envelopes only with an escort.
Guests. No photographs of faces or children. Photographs are of buildings, queues, surfaces and routes only.
Confidentiality. Drawings, guest comments and commercial figures stay confidential. Site names are not published without written agreement.
Phasing. Building work is phased around the season, with fabric and theming in the closed season wherever possible.
Common questions
Is this a separate company? +
No. Attractions work is carried out by FADP Architecture, trading name of Fa Design Partners Limited, by the same directors and to the same terms as the rest of the practice.
What does a site visit cost? +
The fee is fixed and confirmed in writing before the visit is booked. It depends on the size of the site and the travel involved.
Do you have attraction projects to show? +
Our completed and concept work to date is residential, heritage, hospitality, masterplanning and industrial. Attraction projects will be published here, with the operator's permission, as they complete.
Do we have to close anything while you work? +
No. Surveys are arranged outside operating hours, observation happens during normal operation, and building work is phased around your season.
Where in the UK do you work? +
The studio is in London. We work across the UK, with travel set out in the proposal.
To discuss a site or a capital programme, contact the studio. Enquiries are acknowledged by a director within one working day.