- Conversation and defining needs At the start it is worth establishing who will live in the house, which rooms are needed, which architectural style suits the investor and what budget should be taken into account. Information about the planned timeline and the expected scope of documentation is also useful.
- Plot analysis The available planning documents, the parameters of the plot, road access, the terrain and information about infrastructure are checked. At this stage, restrictions affecting the location and form of the building may come to light.
- Architectural concept On the basis of the arrangements, a proposal for the functional layout and the form of the house is created. The relationships between rooms, daylighting, orientation relative to the points of the compass and the character of the façade are discussed. After consultations, the agreed corrections are made.
- Refinement and documentation After the concept is agreed, the documentation is prepared in accordance with the agreed scope and the requirements for the given investment. Depending on the project, specialist studies, additional approvals or specialist analyses may be needed.
- Formalities and preparation for construction Depending on the type of investment, the appropriate administrative procedure must be carried out. Its duration depends, among other things, on the completeness of the documents, the required approvals and the course of the proceedings.
What speeds up cooperation
It helps to prepare information about the plot in advance, to have a well-thought-out list of needs, to pass on comments efficiently and to make decisions within the agreed deadlines. Changes introduced at a late stage may require additional work.