- Information about the plot Give the location, the parcel number, the area and basic information about the plot. Attach the available planning documents, the map or the materials received from the seller. If documents are missing, say so: the architect will help establish what needs to be checked.
- The residents' needs Describe the number of people, how they spend their time, the need for remote work, hosting guests, storage and any plans for the future. Instead of limiting yourself to a list of rooms, explain how they are to be used.
- List of rooms and priorities List the functions that are essential, desirable and optional. State whether a large living room, an additional study, a utility space, a garage, a terrace or a larger garden matters more. Such a division makes decisions easier when the plot or the budget limits all the assumptions.
- Style and inspirations Collect examples of houses, façades, materials and interiors that you like. Add what exactly attracts your attention: the proportions, light, colours, roof, glazing or the relationship with the garden. Inspirations are meant to show a direction, not to force the copying of a ready-made solution.
- Budget and priorities Give an approximate budget for the investment and state which elements are key for you. It is worth distinguishing the budget for the construction itself from the costs of the design, connections, site development and finishing.
- Timeline and scope of cooperation Write when you plan to start the investment and what support you expect: a concept, full documentation, specialist studies or help with formalities. The final scope can be agreed together with the studio.
A simple checklist
Prepare: information about the plot, a list of rooms, priorities, inspirations, an approximate budget and the planned timeline. You do not have to have a ready answer to every question: the brief is a starting point for a conversation.