It’s important to bear in mind that unexpected things may occur during a build. It’s vital that you have contingency for these: an amount of money set aside to cover the associated costs. Client-initiated changes during a build, on the...
Whether you’re in a house or an apartment, space can be issue. Here are our top design tips to help you maximise the space you live in. 1. BE CREATIVE: Consider using out of the ordinary spaces cleverly: storage under stairs,...
You’ve decided you want to enter into the property market. So, how do you find your ideal home? We understand that this is a major decision, and one that is mainly driven by the money factor BUT there are also...
Much like finding the right Architect, it’s important to find a Builder that best-suits your project and personality Q: WHAT IS THE TENDER STAGE? A: One of the last Architectural stages before a build commences. The Tender stage involves collating/issuing architectural construction documentation and other...
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION. WHAT IS IT? The Construction Documentation stage: an exciting step, it’s the last stage of documentation and means things are one step closer to being on site. Q:WHAT IS THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION STAGE? A: Construction Documentation involves detailed drafting and specification of the...
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT. WHAT IS IT? Design Development. It’s not just about alliteration. Q: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? A: Developing your preferred sketch design in further detail. Further detail during the Design Development stage includes: Refining the floorplan/layout and ensuring all RESCODE requirements are adhered...
It’s been a while since our last blog post. We’re starting again, bringing it back to basics, Q&A style. Let’s start with a not-so-simple one: Q: WHAT DOES AN ARCHITECT DO? A: Designs, Drafts (draws), Co-ordinates/Manages 1. An Architect DESIGNS the exterior and...