Architecture & Design The design service offered covers the process of meeting with the client in initial interviews to discuss the brief of the project. This will establish the general parameters, which will form the basis of the design solution. The needs of the clients will be documented for future reference during the design process. A site evaluation will be conducted, addressing site specific issues such as aspect and orientation, topography, and existing services e.g. water, power. Concept drawings are undertaken for presentation to the client. These will typically involve floor plans and elevations. In some cases, a model may be presented to give the client a 3D representation of the proposal. Once the final design is approved, a set of working drawings including details will be presented. These will enable the project to be costed for construction. Council Liasion In all residential building projects there are involved council and regulatory authorities, with which to correspond with. Many projects involve town planning (development application) reports that respond to guidelines set out in the Brisbane City Plan. Town planning reports can be provided to address these requirements as part of the design process. Property descriptions and council services information can be sought for background reports on the potential of the development of the site. Building applications are a requirement of all considerable residential developments. Drawing sets and appropriate application forms are collated and presented to a building certifier for approval to build. Any further requirements for approval are addressed and finalised until approval is granted. Property subdivision can be arranged as part of the service package, should the property be applicable for subdivision under the guidelines of the Brisbane City Plan, or other local governing body guidelines. This would form part of a development application to council. Drafting Should the client already have a design concept and only need the working drawings to be produced, a package could be provided that would bring the drawings up to a stage that would enable the client to obtain a costing from a builder. These drawings would also be suitable to be lodged for Building Application. Specifications may be provided that essentially improves the tender package for builders. Items are specified so that there is no confusion on the builders part on types of materials and finishes each part of the project will receive. This helps in reducing potential for conflict on finishes or materials that the client desired at the planning stage of the project. This can be an important document of the tender package. These services are available as fixed price or on an hourly basis. Merits: 1997 - Third Prize, Marion Mahony Measured Drawing Compettion 1997 - Commendation, Catalyst '97' Habitat Eco Design Challenge Contact us today to turn your vision into reality!