Our Services
“Design does not stop with a concept. Clients come to us for far more than just drawings; they come to us for extraordinary buildings.”
From the modest to the extravagant, the impressive portfolio of projects completed includes residential homes, apartments, retail outlets, commercial premises and industrial buildings as well as alterations and additions to existing buildings.
Our aim is to create inspired buildings that reflect design flair and innovation, and ultimately, provide an ideal work, leisure or residential environment. We recognise that good design is about creating spaces that exceed the requirements of the client, however diverse, specific or prescriptive those demands may be. .
We pride ourselves on providing an experience for each client that delivers excellent results at the conclusion of a smooth and uncomplicated building project. A unique team is assigned to each project to manage the architectural process. Their role is to implement systems that ensure each project is closely monitored to ensure quality workmanship, meet time delivery estimates and budget considerations. Regular meetings, ongoing communication and rigorous monitoring ensure total client confidence and satisfaction. Repeat business and ongoing referrals from clients testify to our success.
Our company has earned a reputation for producing comprehensive, technically sound documentation; clear and concise information essential to the success of each project. Strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, colleagues and contractors ensure that each person involved in every phase of the design and building is focussed on producing the best possible result.
As a practice registered with the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and active members of Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) we have adopted their rigorous competency standards and code of ethics. Clients are assured of our highest standard of professionalism, integrity and accountability for all projects.
Our services include:
Concept Feasibility Consideration
May include but not limited to: site research, site visits to determine design constraints, advice on optimum building and construction systems and completion of a feasibility study to determine suitability of site for development.
Preliminary Design
To include the preparation of a design brief and production of design concept.
Design Development
Advancement of final design concept to include preliminary architectural and structural construction detailing, computer modeling and computer generated images of building as required, selection of separate project consultants, preparation of drawings for separate consultants, marketing and technical requirements and Resource Consent and PIM applications prepared (as required).
Construction Documentation Design and draughting of construction details to Building Consent/Tender Ready stage, co-ordination of consultants and construction team, interior fit-out, fixtures, finishes and internal / external colour specifications confirmed (as required).
Contractor Procurement and Monitoring of Construction
Management of tender processes, tender clarifications (as required) and assistance in subcontractor assessments, ongoing monitoring of design compliance and quality, management and approval of contractor payments, assessment of contract variations and rigorous monitoring and evaluation of project to “Final Completion”.
In detailing our scope of work, we have listed many components of the comprehensive service we provide. But the list is not exhaustive. We realize that every project is unique - each client comes to us with a distinctive design brief. Our aim is to provide a tailored service for every project so that each client is delivered a superb and ultimately satisfactory design solution. One that exceeds their expectations; and ours.
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