We specialise in, RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS COMMERCIAL PROJECTS REFURBISHMENTS What we do: we love being architects. We as architects are a trained, qualified and registered professional in the construction industry. Our role is to interpret and develop your ideas and transform them into reality whilst monitoring cost, quality and time frame on your behalf to ensure an added value end result that meets your budget and brief. Architects are primarily involved in the design and documentation of building projects. However, the role of an architect is very broad and includes a variety of other types of work within some very diverse types of projects. The architect may undertake contract administration, collaboration, consultant organisation, product research, specification writing and many other related activities depending on the nature of the project and the architect’s expertise. What is the process we take to get the project underway? Ideas, design solutions, details An architectural project is typically run via 6 core services. We break down our fees based on these services too. 1 Schematic Design This is the first step to understanding where we can take the design to suit your needs and customise your spaces to get the best result through design response and budget. We gather existing conditions of the site and surrounding context, general site information, your wish list of what you'd like to achieve and start working on options to find the best design solution for your investment. 2 Design Development Once you confirm the best approach we proceed into developing the idea. We start to develop further the floor plans, exterior elevations, materials to be used, interior details to later become part of the project's documentation. 3 Town Planning Depending on the type of project, a town planning permit or development approval may be required by local council. This can be triggered by a number of causes; size of the size, heritage overlays and other planning overlays. de.arch provide services to prepare and lodge planning applications to council and represent you in coordinating with those involved. 4 Construction Documentation de.arch provides through and detailed documentation for tendering and construction to ensure the highest level of quality and on budget. We pride ourselves on delivering documentation including technical drawings, specifications and through coordination of other consultants, providing a full package that safeguards you from budget surprises. 5 Tender Once drawings and associated documentation is complete we can organise a tendering program. This involves issuing the tender package to a number of builders we recommend to use to price the job. This allows for a fair and competitive process in order to get a price is on par with budget. 6 Contract Administration When coming into the construction stage we promote the integration of architectural services under contract administration. During this stage the architect administers a contract between you and the builder. This involves programming, quality checks, instructions to the builder, authorising payments to the builder and minimising risk to the client. It is an essential service for clients that want the highest quality on budget. Who we work with: Collaboration is the key to our team. In order to provide comprehensive detail for a project, depending on its complexity, de.arch work in association with a number of consultants including; Land Surveyors Geotechnical Engineers Structural Engineers Heritage Consultants Town Planners Energy Consultants Building Surveyors Call us today!