SERVICES
Design Studio offers a comprehensive range of architectural design, interior design and project management services including: site surveys, programming and planning, schematic design, design development, construction document and specification preparation, bid coordination, and construction administration.
The following is a detailed account of services provided by the firm:
Work Stages A: Inception
- Discussing client’s requirements including time scale and financial limits
- Establishing client’s full brief
- Carrying out initial site visit and appraisal
- Advising on the need for other consultants services
Work Stage B: Feasibility
- Carrying out feasibility studies so as to determine the feasibility of the client’s requirements.
Work Stage C: Outline Proposals
- Preparing outline proposals.
Work Stage D: Scheme Design
- Developing a scheme design from the outline proposals.
- Advising the client of implications of any subsequent changes on the cost of the project and the overall programme.
- Where required, making an application for planning and building permission. The permission itself is beyond the Architect’s control and no guarantee can be given.
Work Stage E: Detail Design
- Developing the scheme design in detail, determining the quality of materials and standard of workmanship.
- Obtaining quotations and other information in connection with specialist work.
- Co-ordinating all other consultants related to the project.
Work Stage F and G: Production Information and Bills of Quantities
- Preparation of production information including drawings, schedules and specification of materials and workmanship.
- Providing information for bills of quantities to be prepared.
Work Stage H: Tender Action
- Invitation of Tenders from approved Contractors.
- Appraising and advising on the tenders submitted.
Work Stage J: Project Planning
- Advising the Client on the appointment of the Contractor and the responsibilities of the Client, Contractor and Architect under the terms of the building contract.
- Where required, preparation of the building contract to be signed by the client and the contractor.
Work Stage K: Operations on Site
- Administering the terms of the building contract during site operations.
- Visiting the site as appropriate and as agreed to inspect generally the progress and quality of the work.
Work Stage L: Completion
- Administering the terms of the contract relating to the completion of the works.
- Giving general guidance on maintenance of the building.
- Providing the client with "As Built" drawings.
Other Services
- Interior Designing complete with specifications for all finishes, fixtures, fittings and furniture
- Advising on and preparation of specialist work such as shop fitting and exhibition design
- Designing and advising on the selection of furniture and fittings
- dvising on the commissioning or selection of works of art
- Project development
- Project management
- Site surveys, inspections and investigations
- Submitting plans of proposed buildings for the approval of landlords etc.