THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROCESS
1. Pre-design (3 - 4 weeks)
Pre-design involves the initial gathering of information to enable the commission to be undertaken:-
Visit site to measure, photograph and record details of the existing property, views and surroundings.
Assess any resource management planning requirements for the project.
Development and discussion of client brief & overall requirements.
Consult with territorial / building consent authority and obtain a copy of the site services data for the property.
Liaise with land surveyor.
2. Concept and Preliminary Design (4-6 weeks)
Preparation of a concept design that addresses the client brief and the territorial authority
Prepare preliminary concept design plans to indicate broad concept ideas and spatial relationships.
Undertake subsequent design revisions incorporating client feed- back, comments & refinement.
Liaise with geo-technical engineer to incorporate requirements for suitable foundation types.
Does it fit with your brief? Consider what it would be like living in the spaces and layout being suggested
3. Design Development (6-8 weeks)
The development of the design to a greater level of detail incorporating design input from other consultants.
Prepare developed design drawings addressing any issues raised from the concept stage and incorporating refinements, changes and further development.
Prepare an outline specification of materials, finishes and construction methods for use in obtaining a Quantity Surveyors estimate of the build costs.
Prepare and lodge Project Information Memorandum application with council.
4. Detailed Design Documentation (3 - 4months)
Preparation of detailed working drawings, specifications and other documents for pricing.
Prepare working drawings and written specifications sufficient for tendering / pricing, building consent and construction purposes.
Prepare calculations and information to show compliance with the relevant building codes.
Coordinate and integrate the input of other consultants.
Prepare and lodge a building consent application with council.
Receive and respond to requests for further information from council
5. Contractor Procurement (5-6 weeks)
Contract procedures are required to enable tendering and award of building contract for commencement of construction.
Prepare tender / pricing documents.
Call tenders and/or negotiate with a selected building contractor.
Provide a tender report and recommendation to client.
6. Contract Administration
Contractual and financial administration of the building contract.
Convene regular project site meetings.
Issue all instructions and variations.
Receive contractor’s claims & preparing monthly payment schedules.
Liaise with consultants when necessary.
Monitor time and progress on site.
Monitor compliance with building and/or resource consents.
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What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
PORTFOLIO
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Dream it.
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