Architectural and structural design of buildings:

We do Architectural design: as ‘the practice of the architect’ refers to planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience. We extends from urban design and master planning to building design, the design of individual spaces and even fixtures and fittings. We also includes the pragmatic aspects of realizing buildings and structures, including programming, procurement and contract administration.

• Assisting the client to prepare a strategic brief.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and options appraisals.
• Advising on the need to appoint other professionals to the consultant team, independent client advisers, specialist designers and specialist contractors.
• Advising on the procurement route.
• Contributing to the preparation of a project brief.
• Preparing the concept design.
• Preparing the detailed design.
• Preparing planning applications.
• Preparing applications for statutory approvals.
• Preparing production information.
• Preparing tender documentation.
• Contributing to the assessment of tenders.
• Reviewing designs prepared by others.
• Acting as contract administrator.
• Inspecting the works.
• Advising on the rectification of defects.