SERVICES

STAGE 1 | Concept Design Sketches & Options Appraisal

Timescale: usually 4-8 weeks

Review of site & planning constraints for consideration.
Loose hand sketch options for discussion.
Outline client requirements and project brief.
Deliverables: zoning and constraints diagram, preliminary site plan and floor plans, preliminary exterior concept (if applicable).

STAGE 2 | Detailed Design Development

Timescale: usually 8-12 weeks

Refinement of design scheme to confirm full scope for planning submission and/or RIBA Stages 4-7.
Review and development of floor plans taking into account things like ease of circulation, storage space, use and adaptability of principle rooms, to accommodate client requirements or aspirations.
Review of design options in conjunction with regards to constructability and likely impact on cost and time.
Deliverables: Drawing set and outline specification document.

STAGE 3 | Planning Application Submission or Building Permitting

Timescale: usually 8-24 weeks (varies widely)

Design & Access Statements.
Heritage Statement (site dependent - may require specialist).
Assembly of consultant fee quotes & required planning reports where required.
Completion of Planning Application Drawings which typically includes existing and proposed Site Plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as a Location Plan (OS Map).
Completion of Application Form.
Covering Letter for Submission.
Monitoring of application status and liaison with case officer to address queries and requests for further information.

STAGE 4 | Construction Documents Package

Timescale: usually 8 - 12 weeks

Completion of required technical details and documents required for construction and building regulation approval.
Coordination with key consultants to ensure structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting and drainage details are fully considered within details.
Drawings can include, but not limited to: Demolition plans, general arrangement floor plans, door/window details, chimney details, floor and wall build-ups, foundation/floor junction details, roof eaves and ridge details, design intent joinery details, and coordinated interior elevations, plans, and reflected ceiling plans.
Schedules can include, but not limited to: cornice, skirting, and architrave schedule, sanitary ware schedule, appliances schedule, finishes schedule, schedule of works & room data sheets.
Outline, Performance, or full NBS Specifications.

STAGE 5 | Bidding & Negotiation

Timescale: usually 3-6 weeks

STAGE 6 | On-site Construction Oversight/Handover

Timescale: concurrent with construction timeframe

Also known as Contract or Construction Administration.
Sign-off on workshop drawings from subcontractors.
Ongoing oversight of site works to address queries and issues which arise in a timely manner.
Liaison with contractor to confirm expectations for quality and assist with mitigating risk in programme delays or likely issues with supply/installation of various items.
Deliverables: Field observation reports, Punch/snag lists, confirmation of monthly payments to contractor.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE | Architectural External and Internal Design Renderings

Renderings for concept or design development stages to fully illustrate design ideas in perspective, elevation or section. Mediums will either be in watercolour, pencil, or ink.
Perspective renderings will require modelling of the space or building using computer aided software.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE | House Designer PHPP Modelling

Stress testing design options in PHPP Model.
Design advice on requirements or optimal design changes for Passive House or EnerPHit compliance.
Liaison and Review of Information with Passive House Certifier.

If you are interested in any of the services listed above, please send all enquiries to diana@dianayuarchitecture.com.