Design Process

We provide 3D computer generated designs, giving you a clear picture of the home we are creating for you.

Our Services – the Design Process:

Preparing a brief

• Initial meeting
• Establishing a brief
• Your needs and requirements
• Site limitations

Fee Proposal

• Outlines our fees and quote
• Describes the services we are providing

Signing of Engagement Contract

• Detailed agreement
• Confirms client brief
• Standard terms and conditions
• Outlines the stages of the design process in detail
• Includes all associated fees

Concept Design

• Initial planning and design phase
• Site analyses
• Design concept ideas presented to clients
• Includes floor plans, elevations and 3D computer generated images of the proposed concept

Town Planning

• Preparation of town planning application for council
• Includes written report and a specific set of drawings required in relation to municipal overlays that may apply to your site.

Design completion

• Finalise the design
• Structural engineering
• Selection of colours and finishes, fixtures and fittings
• Liaison with other consultants occur at this stage (structural engineer, building surveyor)

Construction Drawings (Working drawings)

• Technical drawings Developed
• These are required for building approval from council and to issue to prospective builders and contractors for quoting.
• Drawings include: floor plans, sections, elevations, architectural details, electrical and roofing plans, door and window schedules, joinery details and scope of works schedules.

Tender process

• Liaise with builders to obtain quotes
• Evaluate submitted quotes
• Assist you to choose a suitable builder based on these quotes.

Contracts Administration

• Oversee the project
• Liaise with the builder
• Site inspections
• Provide additional information as required
• Ensure design intent is followed
• Administering variations
• Obtaining client approvals
• Attending meetings
• Preparation of defects lists prior to practical completion