At every stage, we enjoy helping you articulate the spirit of your project through excellence in design and expert project management. The steps below provide you with an overview of how we work with our clients as a project progresses.


Consultation

An obligation free design consultation is an initial discussion helping us to understand your project and your business. It is the opportunity to get to know you and your desires for your design brief, and give initial response.

Quotation

We provide you with a detailed quotation based on your brief. The quotation includes a summary of the design brief, listing all aspects and extent of the works we will undertake.
Quotation may be a fixed price per project, a percentage of total project cost or an hourly rate based fee structure, depending on the type of project, and involvement required from our team. We clearly outline our terms of trade and payment structure in this document.
We are always conscious of your budget, and consider this from an early stage, engaging quantity surveyors, builders and joiners where necessary.

Concept Design

A collaborative idea-generating discussion of your brief takes place among our team where imagery and other references become inspirational elements to drive the continuation of the project. Design conceptions may include considering the experience and social implications of the project, overall space planning, and examples of detail. Consequently your project is assigned to one of our experienced designers to produce concept plans.
The concept design may include preliminary sketches, 3D drawings giving a feel of the space, colour and finish selections considering budget constrains and all elements required for function and space planning.
At this stage we begin to liaise with all other consultants and technical service providers, e.g. graphic designer, structural engineer etc, as a team approach to ensuring all areas of the design are covered in this initial stage. Initial concept will also take into account the landlord, local body requirements, and any other parties involved in the project.



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Concept Presentation

We give a concept presentation for your
approval to proceed with the design development. Discussion is
encouraged so we can tailor the design to your needs and preferences.
The refined brief will give direction to advance to the next level of
the process. This will also be the time to discuss the in depth aspects
of the project, and iron out specific details.

Developed DesignThe approved concept is advanced to
consolidate finishes and include appropriate detailing. A set of
technical drawings will be developed to include elevations and
sections, and overall space planning, as well as integral details.
Consultation with other service providers (hydraulic, mechanical,
electrical engineers) will be undertaken at this stage, and drawings
issued as base information, ensuring greater understanding of the
project for all parties.

Documentation and Specification
Once relevant parties approve the developed Design, full documentation
process takes place. This consists of all documentation for building
consent and construction, including a full set of technical drawings,
and specification/ scope of work.
This documentation will comply with all building codes and requirements
and can be used for submissions to relevant authorities for approval
(building consent).

Project Observation/ Management
We oversee and manage your project to built completion; this includes
liaising with local authorities and on site observation. Communication
with builder onsite, review construction process, address any site
issues that may arise. On completion we perform final design checks of
built premises to ensure the highest quality of finish.

Concept Presentation

We give a concept presentation for your approval to proceed with the design development. Discussion is encouraged so we can tailor the design to your needs and preferences. The refined brief will give direction to advance to the next level of the process. This will also be the time to discuss the in depth aspects of the project, and iron out specific details.

Developed Design

The approved concept is advanced to consolidate finishes and include appropriate detailing. A set of technical drawings will be developed to include elevations and sections, and overall space planning, as well as integral details.
Consultation with other service providers (hydraulic, mechanical, electrical engineers) will be undertaken at this stage, and drawings issued as base information, ensuring greater understanding of the project for all parties.

Documentation and Specification

Once relevant parties approve the developed Design, full documentation process takes place. This consists of all documentation for building consent and construction, including a full set of technical drawings, and specification/ scope of work.
This documentation will comply with all building codes and requirements and can be used for submissions to relevant authorities for approval (building consent).

Project Observation/ Management

We oversee and manage your project to built completion; this includes liaising with local authorities and on site observation. Communication with builder onsite, review construction process, address any site issues that may arise. On completion we perform final design checks of built premises to ensure the highest quality of finish.