Step 1.Preliminary design – Concept plans

This stage includes:

• meeting with you to record a detailed design brief

• a search of Council records, District Plan rules, zoning

• site survey and assessment for access, sun, contours and outlook

• measurement of any existing buildings

• digital photographic record of existing features and buildings

Based on the above concept, floor plans and rendered elevations will be prepared. Further perspective drawings and/or a virtual CAD model can also be prepared if required to better demonstrate the concept, or if required for marketing purposes.

Step 2.Developed design

After the concept plans have been prepared and reviewed by you, developed drawings are prepared to show further details regarding the concept. These drawings would also include any required revisions to the concept plans.

A Thermal analysis to optimise the buildings performance would also be done at this time.

Step 3.Construction Drawings & Documentation for Building Consent

Once the developed design is accepted by you, then full architectural working drawings and specifications would be prepared ready for building consent, and for quoting by selected builders. This includes lodging the plans for consent on your behalf, and answering and BCA queries until such time as the consent is issued. We will also closely liaise with any other consultants required (eg: Structural Engineer).