Mountain View

Where great design begins

Mountain View

Where great design begins

our process

our process

the initial consultation

this is usually carried out over the phone to see if we are able to assist you with your design project and to organise an initial in person meeting to look at the site and discuss the project in more detail.

We love images and ideas, so this is the time to show us your vision.

the initial consultation

this is usually carried out over the phone to see if we are able to assist you with your design project and to organise an initial in person meeting to look at the site and discuss the project in more detail.

We love images and ideas, so this is the time to show us your vision.

project brief/fee proposal

we will discuss your project with you in person. we will then prepare a fee proposal outlining the services we will be providing and a summary of the project brief for your approval.

project brief/fee proposal

we will discuss your project with you in person. we will then prepare a fee proposal outlining the services we will be providing and a summary of the project brief for your approval.

design presentation

once we have received your initial payment we will commence the design process. we will create a 3D model of your project and create realistic renders and a fly though to assist you in interpreting the design. We will provide you with a comprehensive e-document with mood boards, layouts, materials and plant palettes and associated schedules, as well as model renders and a link to the design video.

design presentation

once we have received your initial payment we will commence the design process. we will create a 3D model of your project and create realistic renders and a fly though to assist you in interpreting the design. We will provide you with a comprehensive e-document with mood boards, layouts, materials and plant palettes and associated schedules, as well as model renders and a link to the design video.

design development

during this stage we respond to your feedback on our initial design presentation and incorporate any changes and resolve any issues that you have identified. we allow for three major revisions in our fees to allow for this review process.

design development

during this stage we respond to your feedback on our initial design presentation and incorporate any changes and resolve any issues that you have identified. we allow for three major revisions in our fees to allow for this review process.

finalisation

once we have completed the design development and you are happy with the design, we finalise the project in accordance with the terms of our fee proposal. Depending on the nature of the project this may be the end of the design journey, and we will provide you with a full construction and implementation drawing set. In the case of house designs/extensions we will move on to the next step below.

finalisation

once we have completed the design development and you are happy with the design, we finalise the project in accordance with the terms of our fee proposal. Depending on the nature of the project this may be the end of the design journey, and we will provide you with a full construction and implementation drawing set. In the case of house designs/extensions we will move on to the next step below.

next step

next step

next step

construction drawings

In the case of house designs/extensions we will now provide another fee proposal to take the design through to construction. This will include the detailed drafting to take the design through building approval and to provide issued for construction (ifc) drawings.

construction drawings

In the case of house designs/extensions we will now provide another fee proposal to take the design through to construction. This will include the detailed drafting to take the design through building approval and to provide issued for construction (ifc) drawings.

frequently asked questions

frequently asked questions

how much does a design cost?

That depends on the complexity and scale of your project. Residential design is usually between 6-9% of the total build cost. Garden Design Packages start from $5k.

how much does a design cost?

That depends on the complexity and scale of your project. Residential design is usually between 6-9% of the total build cost. Garden Design Packages start from $5k.

why do you split your quote for a house design project ?

we prefer to wait until we have finalised the concept design so that we have a clear understanding of the design before we quote. We find this can often save you money and ensures we give an accurate cost for our drafting services.

why do you split your quote for a house design project ?

we prefer to wait until we have finalised the concept design so that we have a clear understanding of the design before we quote. We find this can often save you money and ensures we give an accurate cost for our drafting services.

how long will my project take?

That depends on the complexity of your project. Once we have met, we will be able to give you a more detailed timeline. We usually allow 12-16 weeks for an concept design.

how long will my project take?

That depends on the complexity of your project. Once we have met, we will be able to give you a more detailed timeline. We usually allow 12-16 weeks for an concept design.

how often do we meet?

Each project is different. Our team will provide you with key dates, including meeting schedules at the onset of the project. We like to have at least one in person meeting.

how often do we meet?

Each project is different. Our team will provide you with key dates, including meeting schedules at the onset of the project. We like to have at least one in person meeting.

what if i don't like the design?

Our designs are prepared after careful discussions with you, and we do our best to articulate a design that reflects your needs and vision. We will offer you 3 rounds of revisions to get the design perfect for you.

what if i don't like the design?

Our designs are prepared after careful discussions with you, and we do our best to articulate a design that reflects your needs and vision. We will offer you 3 rounds of revisions to get the design perfect for you.

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