Our core services include architectural design and documentation, with a scope tailored to suit your project.
Additional services may include interior design and detailing, assistance with town planning approvals and relaxation applications, and contract administration in the role of superintendent.
The principal remains directly involved throughout, providing a hands-on approach to keep your project on track. Indicative cost advice, informed by experience and input from local builders, can help guide design decisions and align the project with your budget.
Our services typically follow these stages:
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Site meeting and preliminary design brief
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Fee proposal
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Schematic design
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Developed design
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Documentation for building approval and/or tender -Working Drawings
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Construction documentation - Additional drawings required to ensure design clearly carried through and the building is to the codes and standards required.
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Contract administration as superintendent on behalf of the client, if required. Alternatively, site visits to review progress and provide additional drawings or clarification as needed.
Fees vary depending on the scope of services and level of documentation required. Both can be tailored to suit your needs and the requirements of your project.
Schematic Design
The initial engagement is for concept and sketch designs. With the clients' brief we normally develop bubble concept plans which allow a quick understanding of spacial links and relationships. These are then developed into 1:200 scale hand sketches. This is a little old school but it is the quickest and most fluid way to develop ideas. Elevational concepts are also explored as part of the schematic design concept.
Developed Desgn - Approvals
Design concepts are reviewed and developed and if required taken to the Development Approval stage. If no Development approval is required its normally a case of providing enough information to some preliminary costings and input from a builder if so desired . Designs are developed in CAD 3d modelling software
Working Drawings & Specifications
Documentation of the design to allow builders to fully quote and build with accurate and detailed drawings is key to a successful project . The extent of the work done in this part is dependant on many factors including design complexity , client involvement in design , budget for drawings, the builder relationship and whether the client wants to have an accurate level of cost control .
Project Management
An experienced architect assisting the client with the building procurement process has many advantages that will ensure a better result saving you money, stress and time. This will again depend on the type of project and the situation.
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