THE ARCHITECTURAL PROCESS
The following is a comprehensive overview of the various stages of Nobbs Radford Architects' involvement and expertise in the entire process from initial briefing to a completed project. As no projects are exactly alike these stages may be tailored to reflect the requirements of the specific program.
The architectural and building process is complex in nature. Nobbs Radford Architects offer a complete architectural service with extensive knowledge of and ongoing research of design & construction techniques.
Briefing & Schematic
The following is a comprehensive overview of the various stages of Nobbs Radford Architects' involvement and expertise in the entire process from initial briefing to a completed project. As no projects are exactly alike these stages may be tailored to reflect the requirements of the specific program.
The architectural and building process is complex in nature. Nobbs Radford Architects offer a complete architectural service with extensive knowledge of and ongoing research of design & construction techniques.
Briefing & Schematic
.prepare fee and program proposal
.confirm brief requirements
.prepare site analysis
.measure up existing structure (if required)
.reference council documents including DCP & LEP
.preliminary BCA check
.assess all information
.meet with client to discuss options
.obtain client approval to proceed
.preliminary design drawings
.approximate budget analysis
.meet with client to discuss design
.confirm brief requirements
.prepare site analysis
.measure up existing structure (if required)
.reference council documents including DCP & LEP
.preliminary BCA check
.assess all information
.meet with client to discuss options
.obtain client approval to proceed
.preliminary design drawings
.approximate budget analysis
.meet with client to discuss design
Design Development
.confirm client approval to proceed
.assess client input to schematic design
.revisit brief guidelines and site analysis
.develop design
.organise engagement of QS (if required)
.organise engagement of other consultants
.review QS report on probable cost
.meet with client to discuss developments
.brief consultants
.review and collate consultant information
.liase with council
.finalise design development to clear
.prepare submission of development application (DA)
.assess client input to schematic design
.revisit brief guidelines and site analysis
.develop design
.organise engagement of QS (if required)
.organise engagement of other consultants
.review QS report on probable cost
.meet with client to discuss developments
.brief consultants
.review and collate consultant information
.liase with council
.finalise design development to clear
.prepare submission of development application (DA)
Construction Certificate (CC) and Documentation
.recommend client the preferred method of tendering
.prepare drawings at an appropriate scale including plans, elevations and sections, along with other details and schedules
.co-ordinate and integrate the work of consultants
.prepare a specification describing the quality of materials, finishes and workmanship
.submit documents for construction approval
.prepare pre-tender cost estimate
.obtain the client approval of documents and to call tenders
.confirm client approval to proceed
.assess client revisions and / or council conditions
.send revised drawings to QS for confirmation of probable cost
.involve client in section of materials, finishes and fixtures
.prepare drawings at an appropriate scale including plans, elevations and sections, along with other details and schedules
.co-ordinate and integrate the work of consultants
.prepare a specification describing the quality of materials, finishes and workmanship
.submit documents for construction approval
.prepare pre-tender cost estimate
.obtain the client approval of documents and to call tenders
.confirm client approval to proceed
.assess client revisions and / or council conditions
.send revised drawings to QS for confirmation of probable cost
.involve client in section of materials, finishes and fixtures
Tender for Construction
.shortlist suitable builders for tender list
.confirm type of contract to be used
.determine tender time frame
.prepare tender information document
.issue tender documents
.respond to builder's queries
.receive, collate and summarise tenders
.negotiate with up to 2 builders
.determine final scope or works, contract sum and dates for start and completion
.award contract
.confirm type of contract to be used
.determine tender time frame
.prepare tender information document
.issue tender documents
.respond to builder's queries
.receive, collate and summarise tenders
.negotiate with up to 2 builders
.determine final scope or works, contract sum and dates for start and completion
.award contract
Construction
.prepare the contract documents for signing by both parties
.undertake periodic site inspections, check work in progress regarding design quality control, materials selections and performance
.administer construction contract (if applicable)
.review shop drawings and other builder's submissions
.provide supplementary details and information
.provide instructions to clarify the contract documents where required
.arrange and attend site meetings and other meetings as required
.undertake periodic site inspections, check work in progress regarding design quality control, materials selections and performance
.administer construction contract (if applicable)
.review shop drawings and other builder's submissions
.provide supplementary details and information
.provide instructions to clarify the contract documents where required
.arrange and attend site meetings and other meetings as required
Completion
.finalise contract requirements
.undertake inspection of works and document any defects for rectification
.post defect rectifiaction inspection
.enjoy the architecture
.undertake inspection of works and document any defects for rectification
.post defect rectifiaction inspection
.enjoy the architecture
