our architecture processYour Journey Home
Transforming your home should feel as comfortable as the space we’re creating together. My six-stage process is designed to keep things clear and collaborative, so you always know what to expect.
1. Schematic Design
At the schematic design stage, we start by getting to know you and the site so that together a clear brief can be established with a realistic budget. Establishing these things early will help identify potential issues before they become costly. Ideas are formed and tested in response to your brief and the site conditions. Typically, we develop two plan options, each accompanied by an opinion of probable cost. The preferred plan is then refined and a 3d model begun, examining the external form and spaces.
At the end of schematic design, the cost consultant provides a preliminary forecast of the cost of works.
2. Design Development
Working with your feedback from the schematic design stage, we work closely with you to develop the concept in order to maximise your investment. We focus on how the project is to be put together and we work together with the consultant team (engineers, building surveyor and other specialist consultants) on the structure and services, and confirm key material decisions for both internal and external finishes. Lots of 3Ds, material samples and a schedule of appliances and fittings will clarify the vision.
3. Planning Application
Where required, we will help you with the planning application approval before your project can go ahead. We will coordinate with specialist consultants on your behalf and assist you with lodging the formal application.
4. Construction Documentation
The construction documentation stage produces technical drawings, including interior design drawings, and specifications to invite tenders, obtain a building permit, and for use in construction. We will also oversee the documentation by other specialist consultants.
5. Contractor Selection
We guide you through the contractor stage by preparing a shortlist of potential builders who have the relevant experience and capabilities to undertake the project, obtain competitive prices for construction, negotiate with the preferred tenderer (if required) and prepare the contract documents.
6. Contract Administration
We liaise with you and the builder when your new home is under construction. We administer the contract, assess the quality of work and ensure that contract drawings and specifications are complied with. We manage site meetings, assess variation and progress claims, identify defects and administer their rectification, and decide when practical completion occurs for occupancy. This is a critical stage as we work hard to make sure that the original design intent is carried through until completion.
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