Our Process

This is where it all begins. We gather your design brief. We request information on your proposed block, house design, specs required and any other special inclusion you might like in the design. We would also answer any questions you have regarding the design stage or our process ensuring our clients are familiar with the process. We find face to face usually works best here, but are just as happy to communicate via email and phone where possible.
We find it best to start with a couple of floor plan only options. This is just a 2D top-down view of the house. The goal hear is to work with layout and flow. We want to make sure that the layout makes sense from both a design and a functionality standpoint.

This review stage allows our client to make changes to the project before we get in too deep. We find this helps our clients to make sure they are concerned primarily with how they will use and move through the space. This is also the easiest stage for our client to make changes.

Once you're happy with your floor plan we are ready to create some exterior elevations. The project is now presented with 2D external elevations alongside a few 3D external views, ensuring the clients are fully aware of what the proposed design looks like.

This review stage allows our client to make critical changes to the project before we finalize drawing and submit the project to council. Its critical changes are ironed out here as making changes after council approval is never recommended.

This set of drawings will be the minimum requirements to get planning approval. Its at this stage the design has been completed, clients have reviewed and are satisfied with their drawings set. we will often engage with a builder here, just to make sure the project will align with the client budget.
The Drawings and documentation will now get prepared for council submission. We handle this entire process on behalf of our clients. Making the transition from design to approval stream less and the process a much more enjoyable experience.

DOCUMENTATION PHASE

At this stage we start to discuss the finer details. Working with the client we will figure out the internal finishes, fixtures and components of the plans.
Working Drawings stage is where we develop the design further. Identifying and resolving any construction details, finalising material choices and including this information in the drawings.
At this stage we’re bringing all the information together on a set of drawings suitable for council submission. Sections, details, Internal wet area elevations & electrical layouts will also be included in this set.

This is the final review stage for the client. Only minor change would usually be seen here as the drawings set is reaching completion.

On larger jobs a construction set is normally required. This would involve additional drawings such as door & window schedule, ceilings plans, slab set out, and more intricate details to assist with construction.
Once drawings are approved by the client, the project is then submitted to council for building permit approval (Development Approval).