Concept Design & Pre-Da Applications

1. Design Brief & Measured Drawings

Obtain the Client's design brief and other requirements
Arrange, attend and record meetings with the Client
Attend the Site and visually assess site conditions and constrains
Provide recommendations as may be required for the appointment of other Specialist Consultants, including advice on reasonable allowances for their likely fees
Make initial inquiries regarding authority regulations and requirements
Prepare a return design brief which sets out the architect’s understanding of the client’s design brief prior to advancing to concept design
Prepare measured site drawings
Prepare feasibility study or preliminary sketches as discussed and agreed with the Client

Arrange, attend and record meetings with relevant parties as agreed with the client (including client, authorities, selected consultants, etc) and keep appropriate records
Conduct a preliminary analysis of the regulations and authority requirements and make inquiries necessary to determine the planning pathway (for example, complying development or development application)
Prepare concept design with sufficient information for the client to understand the concept (may include sketches, drawings, renders, 3D model)
Prepare design briefs for selected consultants as relevant and agreed with the client
Coordinate a preliminary forecast of the Cost of Works
As part of the concept design, conduct a preliminary analysis of appropriate materials and finishes

Develop the approved Design Concept and present documents and other information to adequately explain the developed design
Arrange and attend meetings with relevant parties as agreed with the client (including client, authorities, selected consultants, etc) and keep appropriate records
Where Specialist Consultants are required to contribute to design development, coordinate the work of those consultants
Provide to the client the developed design including a schedule of proposed materials and finishes and generic furniture layouts
Review the development design against the budget and coordinate the preparation of an updated forecast of the Cost of Works
Consult and attend preliminary meetings with relevant authorities regarding the developed design