WHAT WE DO...

​Architecture is a collaboration between you, us and the builder. Every project, site and client is unique and that’s what we love most about what we do. Maybe not all the following stages are required for your particular project, however the ‘textbook’ approach for what we do is:

Stage 0: LET'S TALK

[PROJECT START UP]

• Questionnaire
• Discuss client brief
• Meet clients
• Visit site
• Architect to provide a fee proposal outlining scope of services​​

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Stage 1: DISCOVER WHAT'S POSSIBLE

[SCHEMATIC DESIGN]

• Collate base information (site survey, measure up of existing house, sewer details)
• Preliminary review of council
• Schematic designs
• Indicative estimate of costs
• Concept images
• 3D renders/images

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Stage 2: GET EXCITED

[DESIGN DEVELOPMENT]

• Review council regulations
• Develop the design

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Stage 3: SEEK PERMISSION

[DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL]

• Documentation for council or certifier
• Coordinate consultants
• Lodge with council or certifier
• Negotiate

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Stage 4: WRITE THE RECIPE

[DETAILED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION]

• Coordinate more consultants
• Document construction drawings
• Prepare construction specification
• Materials, interior finishes and fixture schedules
• Joinery documentation

​Stage 5: EXPAND YOUR TEAM

[TENDER]

• Discuss building contracts
• Find a suitable builder
• Builder negotiations

​Stage 6: MAKE IT HAPPEN

[CONSTRUCTION]

• Arrange construction certificate (more permission)
• Liaise with builder and client during construction