Stage 1

Inception

The best spaces are an extension of the people who inhabit them. We want to get to know you. We'll help you develop your brief or work to fulfil all of your exact requirements.

If you haven't selected a site, we can help you make the best-informed choice, and advise on your property rights and constraints, including whether any statutory authority applications are required or desirable.

We'll talk about your budget, and how to best serve it along with indicative project timelines and the best methods of contracting for your project.

If you need to consult with any other professionals, we'll advise you on the best way forward.

Stage 2

Concept and viability (concept design)

Once we understand exactly what you need, we'll prepare an initial design concept including:

• all the different spaces that make up your project and the relationships between them,
• proposed building materials and finishes and the services necessary for your building to function effectively,
• sketch details of the technical and functional characteristics of the design.

At this stage we'll check that the design conforms with your land use rights and consult with local and statutory authorities where necessary. We can then review the anticipated project costs and programme.

Stage 3

Design Development

Quality architecture takes work. Following the initial concept design, we'll develop all the necessary aspects of the design. This may mean making changes along the way, but we are dedicated to delivering the best possible products for our clients.

We'll review the construction systems, materials, fittings, and selection of finishes, along with the programme and budget.

If other consultants are involved, we'll coordinate their designs into the final building design.

We'll deliver high-quality design development drawings including drafting technical details and material specifications and once the final design is agreed upon, we'll advise on the necessary building plan application and approval requirements from the local authority.

Stage 4

Documentation and procurement

We use the latest digital tools to produce detailed technical drawings and immersive 3d models. Stage 4 is divided into two sub-categories:

Stage 4.1 involves preparing documentation required for local authority building plan application submission, coordinating technical documentation with the consultants and completing primary co-ordination and submitting documents for approval at the local authority.

Stage 4.2 includes preparing specifications for the works and completing all remaining technical and construction sufficient for tendering the building contract. We will then obtain and evaluate all offers, and recommend a successful tenderer and arrange for the signing of the building contract.

Stage 5

Construction

Once approval has been granted by the local authority for building work to commence, we can begin construction. We ensure your project runs smoothly by administering the building contract and issuing construction documentation as and when it's needed.

We review all sub-contractor designs, shop drawings and documentation and inspect the works for conformity with the contract documentation and acceptable quality by industry standards, so that the project is completed as intended.

Once complete, we will assist you to obtain your final occupation certificate.

Stage 6

Close-out

Once you are satisfied with the final product and the final coat of paint has dried, we'll help facilitate the project close-out including:

Collation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, and handover.

We issue all certificates related to the contract completion and provide you with construction record documentation and the relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and subcontractors.