It all begins with a vision. Our step by step design process
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STAGE 1 - INITIAL CONSULT
the first meeting is to meet with you and discuss your project vision, requirements & goals. this can either be done in-person (on or off site ) or it can be a remote phone or zoom meeting. the purpose of the initial consult is not to come up with immediate design solutions, but more to begin developing a brief for the project, discuss our design processes and determine what design packaging will best suit your project requirements.
a tailored design fee proposal will be created for you after the initial consult
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STAGE 2 - Document Set up and Site Mapping
We map & survey your existing site to ensure we have an accurate model or plan to base the new design from .
Document set up consist of 3 components, pending your design package requirements
document set up - house plans, site photos
site survey - feature survey of the property by a licensed surveyor
3d mapping - accurate 3d 1:1 model of the design area or full property
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STAGE 3 - FUNCTIONAL BRIEFING AND LOOK-BOOK WORKSHOP
Before design start, we like to have a clear idea of the features you are considering, the way you use your space and the look/feel that you are wanting. the functional briefing meeting is a workshop meeting to discuss the everyday usability and functionality requirements you may have. a functional briefing questionnaire will be sent to you before the meeting. an initial look-book or image reference guide is developed to determine your overall style objectives and to gain an understanding of the type of finishes, features & planting style you would like to include.
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STAGE 4 - CONCEPT STAGE
layouts are developed to show the proposed breakdown of the space and the spatial requirements of all new inclusions.
Options for finishes, details and material selections are also shown in conceptual graphic images or reference images in 2d packages. layouts include hard and soft-landscpaing areas, new built-forms and structures to show an overall spatial breakdown for review.
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STAGE 5 - CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
concept development in realistic 3d to show material selections, planting compositions and more.
the concept development stage includes a projected forecast of the cost of works, so you can make design decisions on layout, inclusions & materials with budget in mind
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STAGE 6 - DOCUMENTATION
construction sets are tailored to project needs and for all engineering and council submission purposes