1 THE ARCHITECT HELPS YOU WITH PLANNING.
The main factor for a successful renovation is good planning. An architect will not only help you anticipate the problems that all renovations usually encounter but will also make the most of the original condition of your home. Furthermore, an architect will be able to provide you with options and costings which will aid you in making informed decisions about your investment and setting and working within your budget.
2 THE ARCHITECT TURNS YOUR IDEAS INTO A FEASIBLE PROJECT.
After listening to your needs, the architect will analyze the property and begins to prepare different design options that fit your desires. These proposals allow you to “imagine” different visions of the same space. The first sketches are usually accompanied by a mood board that will serve as inspiration.
A good architect not only takes into account the client’s ideas but will also improve and enrich them.
3 THE ARCHITECT PREPARES AND COORDINATES THE PROJECT.
Once the option that suits your preferences has been chosen, the project will be developed. This involves not only creating the plans but also coordinating the work of professionals and suppliers required to facilitate a successful project. Even those which at first seem too simple to require the services of an architect, such as a new bathroom or kitchen, are far more complex than most clients initially think. A renovation of this type requires coordinating a team of various professionals such as plumbers, bricklayers, heating specialists, tilers, plasterers, and painters. You, the client, deserve to have a successful outcome for your investment and an architect will ensure that for you.
4 THE ARCHITECT HELPS YOU CHOOSE MATERIALS.
As the project consolidates, you will need to choose the finishes that will shape the final appearance of your spaces. This includes, among others, floor and wall finishes, bathroom fixtures, doors, or kitchen furniture. Often these choices are a great headache for clients, either because of the bewildering variety available in the market or because of a lack of knowledge about the products. Choosing these elements without help increases the risk of making mistakes that involve additional costs and delays: it will not be the first time that a bathtub does not fit through the door and the window needs to be dismantled. An architect will study the different options with their complex technical specifications and compatibilities, then will present to the client a limited selection to help them decide.
5 THE ARCHITECT IS KEY TO CONTROL THE BUDGET AND CHOOSE THE CONTRACTOR.
Once the project plan is completed, the construction budget with the description of materials and labour will be prepared. A distinct advantage of working with an architect is that they will have a network of tried and trusted contacts within the building trade, hence it will not be difficult to have at least a couple of offers from contractors to compare. The architect will help you interpret them and evaluate which aspects will make the contractor the best candidate. A well-detailed construction budget and a trusted contractor are the best assets to control the cost of the project, leaving the unforeseen circumstances inherent to a renovation to a minimum.
6 THE ARCHITECT IS IN CHARGE OF LAUNCHING THE PROJECT.
Before the renovations begin, the architect will gather all the parties involved in order to explain and discuss all the details of the project. This initial meeting (kick-off), along with the technical documents of the project, and a competent and precise contractor, are the three necessary ingredients for the execution to run smoothly. Additionally, it may be agreed with the architect to supervise some key points (milestones) during the course of the execution to ensure better control. Some of the most common milestones are the demolition and placement of structural elements, the setting-out of facilities and partitions, the correct installation of insulation and laying of tiles.
These 6 reasons explain why it is advantageous to you to hire an architect and how complex renovations can be, even those that seem like small projects at first. That’s why at A+A Interiors, we like to offer our clients a customized service with the possibility of hiring the project in phases; for some clients, it will be necessary to hire a turnkey service, and for others, only to hire a phase of the project.
At A+A Interiors we offer a wide range of services to ensure that your project becomes a reality:
- Preliminary studies.
- Architectural project.
- Permits.
- Management of the call for tenders.
- Project Kick-off.
- Supervision of the work during specific milestones.
If you need help with your renovation, contact us, we know how to help you: info@aplusainteriors.nl
