You may engage us for all or part of these services.

The Design Phase
(includes Pre Design, Sketch Design and Design Development)
  • Briefing discussions to determine your needs and desires
  • A design or concept prepared by us to capture your brief and site requirements
  • Further development of the design or concept to deepen your understanding of the design
  • Review of cost
  • Preparation of documents necessary to lodge for planning approval from the local government.

Documentation
  • Usually commences after planning approval
  • Preparation of technical drawings, schedules of materials, fittings, etc
  • Preparation of a technical and statutory specification covering building standards and workmanship
  • Interior design of kitchens, bathrooms and the like usually commences in this phase
  • Includes on-going design review and progression as well as cost review if desired
  • Preparation of documents necessary to lodge for building approval from the local government (using either council or a private certifier)
  • Documents describe the works in detail and are suitable for tendering / pricing

Contract Administration
  • Calling and receiving tenders, negotiating with the short listed tenderers
  • Preparation of contracts for builder and client to sign
  • Administration of the contract including instructions, analysis and certification of payments and variations in the contract and regular inspections of the work
  • Regular reporting of budget and progress to the client
  • Post completion inspection of the works to assess defects





We act as your independent design consultant throughout the process, designing and coordinating the many requirements of the project into a bespoke product. Our product may be an integral part of your business or it may be the place you call home.

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