Whilst every project is unique in it’s mix and match of the below, this can be seen as a guide on how things work around here. To put it simply, we collaborate closely to provide a concurrent Design and Early Contractor Involvement process, which allows for clever and fun Build, and maximum project results (whatever that might mean).
1Connect
Information
Site
Synergies
2Define
Brief
Scope
Understand
3Design
Concept
Development
Explain
4Document
DA or CDC
Details
CC
5Specify
Materials
Fixtures
Equipment
6Contract
Investment
Timeline
Sign
7Build
Demolition
Construction
Realisation
8Enjoy!
Handover
Move
Manage
1Connect
It’s always so exciting for us to get to know our potential clients and their projects. Please share as much information as you can with us, during these early stages. This is critical to making sure we’re all on the same page and working towards the same goals! In selecting our clients, we look for an alignment of values, communication styles and agreement on early ideas surrounding what’s best for your project.
2Define
Here’s where we get stuck into what our involvement in your project looks like. This means a lot of hanging out, getting to know you, and us asking fairly personal questions. We’re trying to get inside your heads and lifestyles to ensure we help you create the space of your dreams! Once we know you better than you know yourselves, we put together a Scope of Works (or multiple) and present to you a roadmap for working together.
3Design
Once we’re all signed up, we shift our focus to combining our shared wildest dreams for your project, with what’s possible in terms of site constraints, resources, timelines, and the rest. Here, we will sketch out Concept ideas in the most appropriate format and level of detail for your project. Once we’ve established a shared vision, we’ll develop the design, including defining spaces and building components, considering materials pallets, and developing 2D and 3D assets to explain the design solution. Here we can explore all types of immersive experiences to help you understand the vision.
4Document
It’s time to translate the design we’ve all been working on for submission to the relevant Approval Authority (local Council or Private Certifier, depending on your project). This might mean design and documentation for Development Application (DA) and Construction Certificate (CC), or Complying Development Certificate (CDC). Here we also create a “set of instructions” for the construction phase of your project, which will inform construction program, scopes of works, and pricing.
5Specify
We love this part, and bet you will too: time to select everything that you will see and touch in your new space. Here, we are aiming to create a sophisticated and harmonious connection between the design elements of a space, right down to the furnishings, artwork and accessories. It really helps to have the construction team involved here, to make sure everybody’s expectations are aligned and we are getting the most bang out of your buck.
6Contract
A crucial phase that shouldn’t be rushed - the goal here is to finalise the agreement about how we are going to turn dreams into reality - together. There aren’t any surprises at this point, we’ve been working collaboratively towards this point all along. We will probably have a lot of difficult conversations during these weeks, but trust that we are doing everything we can to set us all up for a successful, calm and fun build!
7Build
Finally! Now it’s time to execute the plan we’ve meticulously created, to get your project off paper and into the real world. This is usually really fast paced and some people find it quite stressful :D but we think it’s really fun. Throughout your project we’ll have regular (weekly or fortnightly) meetings to keep you up to date with everything that’s going on, from both a design and a build perspective - we will probably need at least a few hours of your attention every week, but not more!
8Enjoy!
There’s nothing quite like handing over a successful project to a happy client. This is super rewarding for us, and we hope a total “ahhhhhh” moment for you too. If you find anything amiss with our work, we’ll come back to sort it out for you via our contract processes which you’ll already understand. And then, it’s until next time! We enjoy working with mostly repeat clients, so we’re pretty sure you’ll be back!
