Architectural Services

Our Process

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Initial Consultation & Design Brief 

.      a 2 hours complementary consult on projects to facilitate a design Quotation.

·      attend site to determine site limitations and conditions;

·      prepare a return design brief which sets out the architect’s understanding of the client’s design brief prior to advancing to concept design;

 

Concept Design

·      prepare concept design with sufficient information for the client to understand the concept (may include sketches, drawings, renders, 3D model);

·      provide to the client the concept design and opinion of probable cost of works and obtain feedback;

·      conduct a preliminary analysis of the regulations and authority requirements and make enquiries necessary to determine the planning pathway (for example, complying development or development application);

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Design Development

·      develop design having regard to client feedback;

·      provide to the client the developed design including a schedule of proposed materials and finishes, generic furniture layouts and opinion of probable cost of works and obtain feedback;

·      arrange and attend meetings with relevant parties as agreed with the client (including client, authorities, selected consultants, etc) and keep appropriate records;

·      review the requirements of relevant statutory authorities.

 

Development Application/Planning Permit

·      having regard to client feedback, prepare formal development application/planning permit documentation, including plans and drawings, diagrams, analyses, reports, statement of environmental effects, studies and other supporting documentation;

·      review the requirements of relevant statutory authorities;

·      where specialist consultants are required to contribute to documentation, coordinate the work of those consultants;

·      assist the client with the lodgement process for the formal application; and

·      assist the client as necessary during the assessment period, which may include negotiations with relevant statutory authorities, to be carried out by the architect as agreed with the client using hourly rates.

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