Services

The complete architectural service covers the project from initial concept through to construction completion. It is suited to clients who want a fully guided process and a cohesive design outcome carried through from idea to completion.

Typically 8–12% of construction cost.

Pre-Design

• Client meetings to establish a clear brief
• Site visits to record constraints and opportunities
• District planning review to establish development parameters
• Feasibility assessment to test project viability and trajectory
• Site plans and feasibility report issued to confirm brief, clarify site parameters, and recommend project pathways

Concept Design

• Exploring the building’s layout, form, and relationship to the site
• Testing different approaches to space, light, and flow
• Developing the initial design direction
• Gathering client feedback to ensure the design is on track before progressing

Developed Design

• Incorporating feedback from the previous stage
• Resolving the building’s form, materials, and key technical aspects
• Coordinating structural, services, and construction approaches
• Refining the design through a final round of client feedback

Cost Estimate

• Preparing preliminary documentation for pricing
• Engaging quantity surveyors to provide cost estimates
• Ensuring the design aligns with budget before progressing

Documentation

• Preparing full construction and consent documentation
• Engaging and coordinating with required consultants

Consenting

• Managing engagement with local councils to obtain building and/or resource consent

Construction Observation

• Ensuring the home is built in alignment with the drawings and design intent
• Providing ongoing oversight throughout construction
• Conducting site visits, liaising with the building team, and responding to variations as they arise

A design-focused service covering initial site understanding through to developed design. This option is suited to clients who want a considered design direction while retaining flexibility in how the project is taken forward.

Typically 3–6% of construction cost.

Pre-Design

• Client meetings to establish a clear brief
• Site visits to record constraints and opportunities
• Planning review to establish development parameters
• Feasibility assessment to test project viability and trajectory
• Site plans and feasibility report issued to confirm brief, clarify site parameters, and recommend project pathways

Concept Design

• Exploring the building’s layout, form, and relationship to the site
• Testing different approaches to space, light, and flow
• Developing the initial design direction
• Gathering client feedback to ensure the design is on track before progressing

Developed Design

• Incorporating feedback from the previous stage
• Resolving the building’s form, materials, and key technical aspects
• Coordinating structure, services, and construction approaches
• Refining the design through a final round of client feedback

Documentation Observation (Optional)

• Reviewing documentation prepared by others to ensure alignment with the design intent

A focused early-stage service to assess the potential of a site before committing to full design. The outcome is a clear understanding of what is possible on the site, along with early design direction and recommendations for how to proceed with the project. This stage is ideal for clients considering a site purchase or seeking clarity before engaging in a full design process.

Typically 0.5–1.5% of construction cost.

Feasibility Study

• Client meetings to establish a clear brief
• Site visits to record constraints and opportunities
• Planning review to establish development parameters
• Feasibility testing to assess project viability and trajectory
• Site plans and feasibility report to clarify site parameters and recommend project opportunities

Working in collaboration with others on a project during the design stage to provide expert design input and guidance.

Hourly rate.

Design Review & Collaboration

• Initial meetings to establish a clear brief and scope of involvement
• Site visits to understand constraints and opportunities (where required)
• Design workshops and collaborative working sessions
• Preparation of written and/or verbal design recommendations
• Presentation of findings and input to the wider design team