SERVICES IN-DEPTH

  • Our service packages explained in a detailed overview

Ideation & Research

It all begins with a dream

We perform market research, context analyis, cost estimations, and many other tasks to build a solid foundation for your idea. Simultaneously we take it to our drawing board and try lining out key concepts and drafting forms and atmospheres

Detailed Overview of services in Ideation & Research

  • The process begins with a meeting (typically at your property). This initial session lasts depending on your requirements. We will help to define your brief and advise on the best way forward for the project.

  • Developing the brief and discussing alternative approaches for your project at this stage includes advising on the need for other consultants, from structural engineers to home automation specialists. We will also assess any soil or structural investigations required.

  • Your budget will be discussed and agreed. We will provide outline construction cost information based on current prices per square metre for comparable projects in your area.

  • We will discuss a variety of design ideas with you, including material finishes, organisation of spaces, qualities of natural light and views.

    Following this we will produce a set of scaled, hand-drawn sketch plans.

  • We follow a simple concept that involves developing knowledge in a particular direction, applying a well-structured approach and methodology.

    After documenting requests, challenges and contextual information, we delve into exploring various solution methods for your particular project.

The idea takes shape in this phase and evolves into a range of preliminary design options. This will be an opportunity to visually see the potential constraints and also unexpected opportunities.

Kill your darlings

   Concept Design   

Detailed Overview of services in Concept Design

  • Our proposals will be developed into a full set of planning drawings. We can produce realistic 3D visualisations alongside sketch drawings to enable you to clearly envisage ideas. We will work closely with you to decide the final appearance of the scheme, including material finishes, for which we can provide samples and mood boards.

  • Cost estimating in construction is the process of predicting the overall costs of a new building project. The detailed estimate is based on completed design documents and how much labor will cost the contractor to provide. It is often the basis of the contractor’s initial building construction budget.

  • We will suggest appropriate and required consultants /Engineers from our list of entrusted firms and offices. These may include a structural engineer, a TGA engineer , a surveyor and an approved inspector.

  • The design process is a collaborative one. In our presentations we will discuss each aspect of the proposal in detail with you as the design develops. We provide architects plans, other drawings, material samples and 3D rendered views that illustrate the qualities of the proposed spaces.

In this phase the project progresses from a concept design to a fully developed permit proposal, with the needed drawings and documents to aquire the building permission

Licence to build

   Permit Process   

Detailed Overview of services in Permit Process

  • This includes drawings and notes that get submitted to an approved inspector Architect who will certify compliance with the building regulations. 

  • Pre-application advice may be sought from the local authority. Following this, an application will be prepared for planning consents. Plans, elevations and sections will be submitted alongside a design and access statement.

  • Through the inspecting Architect, we prepare all the required architectural and structural drawings for a Building Permit application. We make sure the drawings include all the required details and hold up all necessary communication until submission.

  • Usually a game of patience, we try to optimize the waiting time and jump start the next phase while waiting for the approval/permission to be granted.

    Once received, the approval typically means the construction can be started.

Detailed drawings (sometimes called blueprints or architectural details) will be produced to finalize all elements of the design, indicating key junctions, structural design, services including electrical layouts, floor, wall and roof constructions, and other desired interior details.

Got an eye for detail?

   Technical Design   

Detailed Overview of services in Technical Design

  • Once a design option gets picked out, it will be developed further, essentially integrating the input of all engineers and consultants.

    We begin to outline potential material choices, the scope and quality of the finished project will be further defined. The size and scale of elements will be drawn into the proposal to allow better costs forecasting.

  • We are able to produce a complete interior design for all projects, including soft furnishings. We also offer bespoke joinery and kitchen design if required.

    In case special requests for comfort and versatility in the management of heating, lighting and access control systems, we work with specialzed agents to incorporate automation seamlessly in the design.

  • Depending on the scheme of each project, we develop individual palettes of colors and materials and provide them as options throughout the phase.

  • To bring this phase to an end, blueprints including all required execution plans and detailed drawings of components’ construction and interior finishes will be drafted and handed over.

Tendering & Supervision

Upholding standards on-site

In this phase we assist in the preparation of the agreement between the client and the contractors. During the build regular site visits will ensure that the build process is following the construction documents and design intent. On each visit records will be taken to guarantee the quality of materials and work is up to the standard.

Detailed Overview of services in
Tendering & Supervision

Whenever you need a right hand

Project Management

Architecture projects can easily become chaotic without proper management, leading to delays, budget overruns, and subpar results. Here we oversee the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality.

Detailed Overview of services in
Project Management

  • The scope of this service helps in managing the resources needed for the project. This includes tasks such as market analysis, allocating staff and budget, and ensuring that equipment and materials are available when needed.

  • This service monitors the project's development and makes any required adjustments to keep it on course. They also track the project's budget and ensure it stays within the allocated funds.

  • The range of this service covers all the main interaction with to-be-commisioned parties such as comparing offers and creating overview lists as well as engaging with and managing subcontractors, construction companies and teams.

  • Starting from defining the goal, incorporating design time plan, identifying objectives and potential obstacles, and tracking progress to assist in your successful business plan is the main scope of this service.

  • This service undertakes communicating with and in the name of the client throughout the project to keep all participants informed of progress and any potential issues. They also ensure that the client's needs and expectations are being met.

  • Every project comes with its own set of risks. Identification, evaluation, and management of these risks fall under the scope of service. We work with all of the project teams to develop contingency plans and mitigate any potential issues that may arise.