Feasibility study
• Establish the brief • Inspect the site and survey the existing condition • Engage (on the client’s behalf) consultants to prepare a detailed survey of the existing conditions • Obtain ancillary information regarding the site and latent conditions • Prepare plans, elevations and 3D perspectives of the existing conditions • Confirm if nonstandard consultant information is required.
Concept design
• Develop the Pre-design into plans and elevations • Provide the client with 3D perspectives to fully explain the design • Provide initial ideas regarding finishes and fixtures • Give advice pertaining to the selection of secondary consultants • Review the proposed design against the budget Town Planning – Application • Prepare an application package including drawings and finishes schedule • Prepare or coordinate the production of a report to accompany the application.
Design development
• Develop the sketch design into a final solution with drawings at an appropriate scale and detail to explain the design intent • Engage secondary consultants on the client’s behalf • Coordinate the design work undertaken by consultants with the architectural design • Provide a preliminary schedule of finishes and materials • Review the design against the budget prepared by a Quantity Surveyor.
Construction documentation
• Prepare preliminary drawings which will be reviewed by the client and altered as required • Review and update the schedule of finishes, materials and prepare a written specification • Prepare final set of contract drawings including plans, elevations, sections, details, internal elevations and joinery details • Organise, attend and chair consultant / client meetings • Coordinate and integrate the work of consultants with the architectural drawings.
Contract administration
• Undertake a dilapidation report of adjacent properties • Coordinate changes to the contract documents • Undertake periodic site inspections, check work in progress regarding design quality control, materials selections and performance as described in the contract documents • Review shop drawings and other builder’s submissions • Provide instructions to clarify the contract documents where required • Attend site meetings and consultant meets as required • Coordinate consultants • Prepare defect lists.