The Design Development stage of the design process typically includes developing the Concept Design to a level where council planning approval can be obtained. In addition, the design is developed more thoroughly to allowed more detailed costing to take place.

• The Concept Design is re-modelled to your requirements, and detail is added to the drawings.  Elevations are drawn, room sizes agreed to, functional requirements, basic kitchen layouts, bathrooms and all other internal details are discussed and documented.

• Revised opinions of cost and detailed drawings are provided.  These can be amended to suit your requirements and budget.

• Construction type and general building materials are selected, and aesthetic style and appearance is determined.

• We strongly recommend that at the end of the Design Development stage, a professional Quantity Surveyor be engaged to determine more detailed and accurate costings for the project.

• Dependant upon Town Planning requirements, Preliminary Shire Approval is gained at this stage.

• 1976 East Beechboro Primary School, Dept of Works, PWD

• 1978 Toilet and Change Room facilities at Hilton Reserve, City of Fremantle

• 1979 Modifications to Fremantle Oval grandstand, City of Fremantle

• 1984 East Beechboro Primary School additions, BMA

• 1986 Harmony Farm, Perth Zoo

• 1990-93 Infrastructure Buildings, Perth Zoo

• 1994-98 Solar designed home units developments for Homes West

• 1996 Aged housing at Tammin, WA, Homes West

• 1994 Additions to the Veterinary facility, Perth Zoo

• 1994 Belmont Licensing Centre, WA Police

• 1998 Piney Lakes environmental Education Centre

• 1999 Birds of prey demonstration enclosure, Perth Zoo

• 2003 Armadale Re- development Authority urban guidelines.

• 2004 North Canningvale Primary school, DWH

• 2009 Ellenbrook Ecopad sustainable house, DHW

The Developed Design stage usually is about 30% of the total design and documentation fee that usually amounts to a total of 3.5% to 5% of building contract cost, depending on the scale and scope of the project.  A fixed sum can be negotiated based on this or a time charge basis is sometimes the most preferred method of remuneration.

Interested in this service? Why not contact us for information on how we can work with you.