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Ardmore Architects : Project Steps

To make the most of our design service, the following steps have proven beneficial in achieving project success.

Discussion

Tell us about your project and what you'd like to achieve – and we'll listen. In many cases there's more than one solution – so we work with you to find the best solution to suit your family or lifestyle, and establish a working budget for the project.

Concept design

We'll provide some conceptual ideas on how to maximise the opportunities and get the most from your site. We will provide sketches so you can get a feel for how it will look.

Comparing options

At Ardmore Architects we advise having a quantity surveyor look at the intial concepts, and prepare a realistic budget based on the scope of work discussed with you. This will help evaluate options and understand the cost implications at an early stage.

Resource Consents and Construction

We work with planners when a resource consent is required. This can be necessary if you are located within a heritage area, or if extra building coverage or height in relation to an adjoining site is required beyond what the zoning rules might offer as of right.

Building consents

This is the technical "nuts and bolts" of how the project is to be built to comply with the Building Code

Tender

Arranging contractor's to tender for the work, sometimes referred to as the procurement phase. This is where we work through what a contractor will contract to build for. Often Contractors will 'tag' their price with conditions, and there can be a bit of negotiation and analysis to compare 'apples with apples'.

Construction

With a trusted contractor on board, construction gets underway. This is an exciting phase where your plans start to take shape. We stay involved throughout the process, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly and aligns with the design vision. Regular site visits and open communication keep the momentum going and provide confidence every step of the way.

Completion & Celebration

As the final touches are added and the build is complete, we’ll walk through the finished space with you to make sure every detail is just right. This is a rewarding moment, the culmination of creativity, planning, and collaboration. It’s time to settle in, enjoy your new space, and celebrate what’s been achieved.

Successful Projects from concept to completion

We oversee the entire project so you can be sure the ideas you discussed at our initial meeting come to life just as you intended.

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