Engagement & Pre–Design

Once we have been engaged on a project, we will establish a client brief, budget, and existing site conditions.

The below pre-design work takes place before we start the design phase:

• Clients are sent a questionnaire on commencement of project
• Clients are invited to meet the design team
• Attend site, visually assess site conditions and constraints
• Conduct full internal site measure &  produce existing conditions floor plan
• Produce a detailed return brief based on site visit and initial meeting with client

Schematic Design

During schematic design, we combine the brief, citing requirements and the client’s vision to create a personalised concept.

The below work takes place during schematic design:

• We prepare a concept presentation outlining our key design ideas
• We prepare Initial concept floor plans for client review
• Discuss cost forecast and engage cost planner (quantity surveyor)

At the end of this phase clients will have a clear sense of the look and feel of their project, as well as a few floor plan options to consider.

Design Development / Town Planning

We advance the approved concept design into a further developed and detailed solution.

The below work takes place during Design Development:

• Review and update floor plans in line with client feedback and our cost plan
• We coordinate consultant input into the drawing set (strucutral, civil, mechanical - where required)
• We prepare preliminary internal 3D models of the main interior & external spaces
• Clients are issued with a schedule of finishes, fixtures and equipment
• Where required we apply for town planning permits at the end of this phase

Interior Design

Prepare an internal concept reflective of the approved architectural scheme

• Provide an initial concept proposal with 2no. revisions which is reflective of the architectural concept
• Prepare preliminary internal 3D models of the main interior spaces and built-in joinery to communicate the interior aesthetic and functionality of the project
• Material selections for all internal surfaces
• Fittings & Fixtures selection
• Lighting selection

At the end of this phase clients will have a clear understanding of the full project design, as well as the estimated cost of works.

Construction Documentation

During Construction Documentation we prepare the architectural drawings for building permit & tender (the contract documents)

Construction documentation commences when the architectural & interior design has been approved by the client, and any planning permits have been granted.

• We prepare ‘For Construction’ architectural drawings which describe the works to be built for the building contractor
• We prepare ‘For Construction’ schedule of finishes, fittings, fixtures and equipment
• We prepare ‘For Construction’ internal elevations and joinery package

Furniture & Styling

The Furniture & Styling stage ensure clients have appropriate, functional and beautiful furniture that works with their newly design project.

• We prepare a schedule of furniture & styling pieces
• We nominate size, fabrics, finishes
• We order and procure items on behalf of the client

At the end of Phase 3, the project is ready to be tendered to interested builders.

Tender

The documentation package is provided to selected builders for pricing.

• Assist client in identifying an appropriate and interested builder for their project
• Assist the client in determining the preferred method to engage builder
• Prepare contract documents and arrange for the signing of a building contract between builder and owner (client)
• Prepare scoring sheet of each tender party
• Negotiate with preferred builder on behalf of client
• Obtain Australian Institute of Architects contract

Contract Administration (Option 01)

Work closely with the client and builder to ensure the project is built as designed.

• Issue ‘For Construction’ set – that picks up any changes made during tender
• Site inspections and attendance of site meetings weekly to fortnightly
• Review and assess monthly progress claims from builder
• Quality and craftsmanship review monthly
• Review and assess time extension notice and instructions as required under the contract
• Review shop drawings (joinery, and doors / windows)
• Preparation of supplementary details and issuing of variations
• Preparation of Defects list prior to practical completion
• Assessment of and checking monthly claims and accounts

Site Services (Option 02)

Assist the builder/client on an as needed basis.

• Respond to contractors’ queries
• Attend site meetings as requested by the client/contractor
• Assist with variation assessment as required by the client
• Review contractors’ shop drawings
• Observation and preparation of Defects list if required
• Observation following rectification of Defects
• Observation prior to issue of final certificate/certificate of occupancy