8 Reasons Why to Use Residential Design Services
Allan Nicholls Has Joined Partnership With Sydney East Architects
As Sydney East Architects we offer a broad range of services that give a unique point of difference from other Architectural Practices. Services include;
High End Bespoke Housing / Medium Density & High Rise Residential/ DUAL OCCUPANCY / SECONDARY DWELLINGS / ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS / Heritage and Adaptive Re-Use / Affordable housing / RESIDENTIAL STRATA UNITS / ALTERATIONS & MAINTENANCE / Commercial
Best residential architects should always seek to first listen to their prospective clients carefully to understand all of their clients specific needs, desires & lifestyle and budget.
We Believe at Sydney East Architects can predict cost over runs and extensions of time which save our clients in excess of our service fees.
1 Knowledge is Power
We empower our clients with a range of valuable guides to assist them in understanding & preparing early in the process.
In our experience many people consider renovating their home long before the are actually ready to commit.
What we sometimes find is when a new client approach us, they feel a need to rush through the design process because they have a deadline in mind, putting them at a disadvantage, where things can be rushed & important matters overlooked.
We have developed a method to inform our new clients well in advance with valuable resources that assist them to prepare & to guide them through all stages of residential design & building.
2 We Make the Process a Pleasant Experience
Our Client Courtesy System is designed for busy professional that keeps you informed & involved at your desired level. look at the design early so we can consider if we can by pass the need to get council approval.
In this document we list some key administrate procedures designed to take the time load of our clients.
We also list some of our proactive procedures by anticipating difficulties before they arise. We can conduct regular meetings with you separately from the builder in a pleasant environment so we can brief you on the projects progress builder`s performance & next steps.
3 We Apply Years of Experience to Develop a Clear Design Vision & Control of Risk
When engaging our services from concept to completion, our working relationship we form could last for over a year.
If you need the comfort of a low commitment, low cost initial consultation service that gives you valuable information up front, our our Needs & Options Review service may be for you.
This is a preliminary service, that examines the design, planning, & costing feasibility of your project including:.
A preliminary site analysis / A review of you’re the condition of your existing building & services / A review of energy efficiency using intra red technology / A review of planning feasibility / An estimate of probable costs.
4 We Tailor Each Service to Match Your Level Your Experience and Desired Level of Involvement
Some of our past clients are property developers or seasoned owners who have undertaken a project in the past. Others come to us with no idea of the process, costs or planning requirements.
If you are inexperienced, we advise our full service agreement which manages you project from concept to completion.
This is best for owners who have never committed previously to building a bespoke new home or major alterations & additions.
We can adapt our services to accommodate your level of interest & involvement whether it be engaging regularly in the build or for regular reporting to remote or busy owners.
5 We Have a History of Success
We Have a over 80 years of combined architectural experience. A long track record with owners builders & councils, & have delivered many successful results.
Allan Nicholls spent over 20 years working with many of Sydney`s top architects in a variety of roles in health, retail, hospitality, government & high density residential.
Over the years Allan Nicholls has lodged nearly 400 development applications with local Councils & have gained an understanding of how to tailor an application.
Whether it be by a development application with Council or complying development approvals to bypass Council, we can tailor the best option for your planning circumstances.
Our in house planning & construction lawyer who is a registered architect will audit the process & documentation, so we have your back when dealing with unusual or difficult situations.
6 Relax, We Make it Simple
Building procurement can be a complicated process, which needs diligence & tenacity to deal with all the matters that arise. We will inform you of the process early so your are fully briefed on procedures.
In our full service agreement, we manage the entire process from concept to completion. So You Don’t Need to Worry.
We will be with you every step of the way prompting you early where your input & approval is needed. We brief all consultants & builders & co ordinate their work.
7 Our Client Courtesy System for the Busy Professional
Our Client Courtesy System is designed for busy professional that keeps you informed & involved at your desired level. look at the design early so we can consider if we can by pass the need to get council approval.
In this document we list some key administrate procedures designed to take the time load of our clients.
We also use our proactive procedures by anticipating difficulties & before they arise & deal with them early before they effect time cost or quality.
We build relationships with our clients & builders & tailor your involvement to match your personality & needs with your inclusion in all or some critical site meetings with the builder, or for the busy professional we conduct regular informal meetings with you separately in a pleasant environment so we can brief you on the builder`s progress, performance & next steps. Even after hours if necessary.
We can issue weekly email reports & site images for your convenience. We regularly issue correspondence to google drive or drop box sharing information with you & the project team.
We may conduct weekly coffee shop meetings with you to inform you of progress or brief you on major decisions to be made during construction.
8 You Deal With Only One Contact Throughout Your Project
You deal with only me for all your needs throughout the entire design & build process.
Call Allan NICHOLLS
0419 284 695
Direct access with senior dual disciplined registered architects & construction lawyers with significant experience is offered to our clients for the best advice if the need arrises.
A question you may be asking is what is the usual process. Whether you project is an alteration and addition, renovation or rebuild, the below road map is your essential guide to most residential projects.
