Our Process

We deliver a seamless, end-to-end architectural and construction process — from concept and approvals to design development, documentation, and on-site project coordination. With expert guidance, precision planning, and collaborative consultant integration, we ensure every project is executed with quality, efficiency, and complete client confidence.

Our architectural design and construction process is built to deliver clarity, efficiency, and exceptional project outcomes. We guide clients through every stage — from project briefing, feasibility assessments, concept design and space planning, to detailed design development, local authority submissions, tender management, and full construction oversight. By coordinating closely with engineers, consultants, and regulatory bodies, we ensure seamless project delivery, cost accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high-quality workmanship. Our proven methodology streamlines the entire building process, providing a transparent, professional workflow that transforms your vision into a fully realized, expertly executed project.

Stage 1

Appraisal and Definition of Project (Inception)

Assist in developing a clear project brief.
Attend to the project initiation meetings.
Advise on the procurement policy for the project.
Advise on rights constraints, consents and approvals.
Advise on the other consultants and services required.
Define the consultant’s scope of work and service.
Determine availability of data, of zoning certificates, surveyor general diagrams, locality maps, drawings and existing building plans relating to the project.
Provide necessary information within the agreed scope of the project to other consultants.
Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with particular regard to site information, planning and statutory regulations and budget.

Assist in developing a clear project brief.
Attend to the project initiation meetings.
Advise on the procurement policy for the project.
Advise on rights constraints, consents and approvals.
Advise on the other consultants and services required.
Define the consultant’s scope of work and service.
Determine availability of data, of zoning certificates, surveyor general diagrams, locality maps, drawings and existing building plans relating to the project.
Provide necessary information within the agreed scope of the project to other consultants.
Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with particular regard to site information, planning and statutory regulations and budget.

Stage 2

Design Concept & Variability

Stage 3

Design Development

Confirm scope complexity.
Review the documentation programme with the principal consultant and the other consultants.
Attend the design and consultants’ meetings.
Incorporate the client’s detailed requirements into the building design.
Prepare design development drawings including draft technical details and outline specifications.
Review the budget in conjunction with other consultants.
Liaise, co-operate and provide necessary information to the client, principal consultant, and other consultants.
Obtain project-specific requirements from the local authority to ensure conformity with building plan approval requirements.
Develop the design, discussing construction systems, intended materials, and components.
Incorporate and co-ordinate all services and the work of consultants.
Develop the concept design with sufficient detail to define the construction of the building and spatially coordinate the work designed by consultants and specialists.
Review designs with the client and relevant authorities as required.
Conduct detailed planning, material selection, presentation drawings, 3D renderings, and 3D animation where needed.

Local Authority Submission

Prepare construction documentation sufficient for local authority submission.
Co-ordinate technical documentation with other consultants and complete primary coordination.
Submit drawings to the local authority for approval.
Attend design and consultant meetings.
Prepare specifications for works and agree on construction quality standards with other consultants.
Co-ordinate services and prepare necessary services coordination drawings.
Check cost estimates with other consultants and adjust documents if necessary to remain within budget.
Provide working drawings to the other consultants for preparation of procurement documentation.
Liaise, co-operate and provide necessary information to the principal agent and the other consultants.
Assist with the preparation of contract documentation for signature.
Assess samples and products for compliance with design intent.
Review the costing and programme with the consultants, obtain the client’s authority, and submit documents for approval.

Call for Tenders

Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders.
Obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works.
Obtain offers for the execution of the works.
Evaluate offers and recommend the award for the building contract.
Prepare the contract documentation and arrange the signing of the building contract.

Stage 4

Documentation and Procurement

Stage 5

Construction

Attend the site handover.
Issue construction documentation in accordance with the documentation and construction programme.
Carry out contract administration procedures delegated by the principal agent in the terms of the contract.
Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings.
Inspect the works for conformity to contract documentation.
Clarify details and descriptions during construction as required.
Receive, comment on, and approve interim payment valuations.
Witness and review all tests and mock-ups carried out both on and off site.
Check and approve subcontract shop drawings for compliance with design intent.
Update and issue the drawing register.
Issue contract instructions as required.
Review and comment on operations and maintenance manuals, guarantees, certificates and warranties.
Inspect the works and issue practical completion and defects list (snagging).
Assist in obtaining statutory certificates.

Inspect and verify rectification of defects.
Receive, comment on, and approve relevant payment valuations and completion certificates.
Prepare and procure operations and maintenance manuals, guarantees, and warranties.
Prepare and/or procure as-built drawings and documentation.