We enjoy a challenge. It would appear that the name lends itself to coming up with the monster idea needed to resolve a tricky situation. Therefore you will notice that much of our work is anything but ordinary. However we aim to provide inspiring designs that are also cost effective and functional. We strive for design solutions that are resilient yet distinctive, reflecting the expectations of each client. Monsterideas enjoys the ability to offer quality service, providing a level of expertise and skill to creatively design and effectively document your next project. Please take the time to peruse the testimonials from past clients. We like to think that Monsterideas endeavours to add value and amenity to your property. Like nature, we try to get the ‘most for the least’ and tend to find our designs are an asset to your investment by providing an individual response to site, context and your needs whilst striving to bring progressive, valuable ideas to every brief. This helps us realise an economical, efficient, practical and valued development. Cost Benefits? Investing in a good architect ensures a greater chance that the best possible outcome is obtained for your building. The most important component of a building is the design. A good design will… respond to your needs and desires. add capital value. develop a quality lifestyle. can produce significant long term savings. About Us Before design even begins? Site Selection and Feasibility Study Budget Planning & Project timing Brief development During designing of your building? Schematic design: Your architect will produce solutions that respond to your brief for you to consider. Your preferred option forms the basis for developing the final design. Design Development: The Schematic design is refined and detailed to meet your specific requirements. Obtaining Approvals: Your architect submits applications on your behalf to obtain the necessary approvals for your project from the authorities. Documentation: Following Development approval, your architect will prepare drawings and specifications to be used in the construction process and form the basis of the building contract. Before Construction? Tendering: A selection of builders submit prices for the construction of the building. Negotiated Contracts: We can negotiate a contract price with a preferred builder. Evaluating Tenders: We evaluate a builder’s ability, value for money & check Insurances. Prepare Contract: Your architect will prepare a contract set of documents to form a binding building contract between you and the builder. During Construction? If you need help with administering the contract then we can: assess and certify payments assess and certify variations to the contract assess and determine workmanship assess and determine extensions of time determine and notify the date of practical completion After Construction? Defects Liablity: We inspect the work to ensure everything is satisfactory prior to issuing a certificate of final completion to the builder. Issuing Final certificate Maintenance and Warranties Post Occupancy Evaluation