Schematic Design Stage

 
 
 

Schematic Design / Concept Design Renovation/Addition or New Custom Home

  • Free 1 hr initial consultation (either in person or online)

    • Looks at the feasibility of your project and site visit

    • Identifies any issues with the scope or design

  • On site measure up of existing conditions for the as-built drawings (includes existing floor plans, existing interior elevations, and existing electrical and lighting plans)

    • Detailed floorplans of existing conditions

    • Detailed interior elevations of existing conditions.

  • 3d concept images (Optional price to be provided in custom quotation)

    • Realistic rendered images of each space to show overall concept for client approval.

  • Concept meeting

    • Client Meeting to review overall concept and to get client feedback

  • Concept Documentation

    • Demolition Plans (if needed)

    • Schematic Level Floor plans for Town Planning Application

    • Schematic Level Elevations for Town Planning Application

    • Schematic Level Material Selection for Town Planning Application

    • Submission of Town Planning Application

  • Once the concept stage is approved by the client all necessary consultants to be contacted for quotation of services

    • Concept Plans to be used to get a quote for services from all necessary consultants below.

      • Surveyor - to provide services to get a site context plan showing boundaries and neighboring context.

      • Structural Engineer - to provide a geotech report of the soil conditions on the boundary as well as all

        structural design documentation.

      • Energy Rater - provides an energy report of the design to make sure the home meets the current standards of 7 stars.

      • Building Surveyor - responsible for ensuring buildings are safe, accessible and energy efficient. You will need a building surveyor for any project that requires a building permit.

note: After the Schematic Stage is approved we recommend getting a Quantity Surveyor to price the concept before moving on to the design development stage to make sure the project is still on budget.

“After countless conversations with friends and colleagues, I decided to establish an architecture practice driven by the belief that the world of architecture should be accessible and understandable to everyone. Our mission is to provide architectural services for all, whether it's designing a custom home from the ground up or making alterations to an apartment, regardless of the project's size and scale.” services are structured to align with the various stages of a typical architectural process. This flexibility allows you to tailor our offerings to your specific project requirements, ensuring you only invest in the services you truly need.

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