“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
“All three of the offices Ian has designed for me have been recognised by colleagues, customers and stakeholders alike as really exceptional - all three have facilitated effective team working, supported excellent customer service and created exactly the right profile and image for the British Council. ”
Design
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) break the architectural design process down into defined stages. Following these stages helps the client and the design team monitor the progress of the design scheme, ensuring that it continues to meet the expectations and aspirations of the initial design brief.
We can help our clients with all stages of the process;
Outline proposals. We produce our initial outline proposals with concept design presentations, and develop these with the client team in workshops and review meetings. As well as planning options we would usually produce 3d visuals and supporting ‘mood’/ sample boards at this stage.
Design Scheme Development. Usually working with other appointed consultants, usually a Project Manager, (PM) Quantity Surveyor (QS) & Structural / Services Engineers, to scope out the project progamme and cost implications of any options. If applicable at this stage Landlords approvals, planning and building regulations discussions and application can be made.
Detail design & Production Information. Once the design scheme costs and programme are approved the design is detailed, and again usually working with other appointed consultants we can coordinate their various inputs to produce the detailed design / specification package. Simultaneously at this stagewe can prepare detailed fixtures and furnishing schedules. Obtain furniture supplier options / estimates and cost comparisons. The information produced at this stage is in sufficient detail to enable contractors and suppliers to prepare and submit their tenders and quotations for appraisal.
Tender Action / project planning and site/works. We then help the client, PM and design team, with the supplier / contractor appointments, works supervision and technical support through to project completion and handover.