PARTNERSHIPS
"Over many years, I have come to appreciate that good relationships are key to every positive and rewarding outcome in my work. It is the great joy of my work life that from day to day I get to engage with Clients with whom I can share common values and ideas; Builders with whom there is a mutual respect and appreciation for our individual areas of expertise; and other Architects, Designers and Consultants with whom I can share the experience of creative collaboration. I take pride in fostering these relationships, based not just on commercial imperatives, but with a genuine interest in seeking the good of the other party. The values integral to these relationships are professionalism, excellence, loyalty, reliability and commitment."
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Meriam Salama, Founder + Architect | The Henry Project
Methods of working with
Builders
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1. FULL COLLABORATIVE DESIGN + DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
Working with a Client's preferred Builder from project inception, with the understanding that THP will design and deliver a set of documents tailored for, and to be built by, that Builder.
THP is engaged either directly by the Client or engaged by the Builder to liase and manage their Client.
A collaborative process where THP manages the design and documentation process, seeking the Builder's advice and preferences, to design to a budget. Builder provides regular input on preferred construction methodology, detailing solutions and material and finishes selections, to ensure the developing design can be built, by them, to the agreed budget. Builder offers a preliminary cost estimate at Concept Design stage, followed by a detailed quote to build on Building Permit Set. [>> 1]
2. PRE-CONTRACT DESIGN PACKAGE
Package offered to Builders who have an inhouse drafting team.
THP delivers a Design stage and streamlined set of documents which allow the Builder to enter into a Building Contract with the Client. Builder then delivers their own Building Permit set inhouse. Method generally employed to offer Clients Architectural Design with the value of a Builder's in house drafting team.
THP is engaged either directly by the Client or engaged by the Builder to liase and manage their Client.
A collaborative approach between Architect + Builder is still employed, with Builder consulted regularly on preferred construction methodology, detailing solutions and material and finishes selections, to ensure the developing design can be built, by them, to the agreed budget. Builder offers a detailed quote to build on completed package. [>> 2]
3. BUILDING CONTRACTS AWARDED THROUGH TENDER PROCESS
Whilst not the preferred method, THP does occasionally offer opportunities for Builders to Tender in the conventional manner, on a design and documents package which they had no involvement in preparing. Builder suggestions for construction efficiency and sensible ways to reduce cost are always welcomed and appreciated prior to Contract signing.
Methods of working with
Architects + Designers
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1. EXPERT CONSULTANT
With expertise in design for multiple households, design across multiple sites, and design for street activation, THP can be engaged as an expert consultant by other Architects and Designers, seeking to offer this expertise to their Clients.
THP is engaged either directly by the Client or engaged by the Architect/Designer to act as their Consultant.
Consultation is generally offered on an hourly rate, with estimated hours given at project inception. Lump Sum fees can be negotiated if preferred.
[1] Design + Documentation Package involves the following stages:
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CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE
Architect takes Client through an iterative process that involves Briefing, Site Analysis, Sketch Design and Developed Design
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DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL (if required)
Preparing an application for Development Approval
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BUILDING PERMIT SET
Preparing all documents and details required for a Building Permit, including all consultant co-ordination, such as Structural Engineer, Energy Assessor, and Building Surveyor for CDC
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Design + Documentation Package is offered on a Lump Sum Fee, broken down into the different stages. Consultation during Construction can be added at hourly rates.
[2] Pre-Contract Package involves the following stages:
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CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE
Architect takes Client through an iterative process that involves Briefing, Site Analysis and Sketch Design
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DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL (if required)
Preparing an application for Development Approval
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DEVELOPED DESIGN SET
Streamlined set of documents, to support Concept Design, and to give Builder adequate information to quote with confidence, including: Preliminary Engineering, Door + Window Schedule, and drawings and specification to describe intended quality of Interiors fit-out
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Pre-Contract Design Package is offered on a Lump Sum Fee, broken down into the different stages. Overviewing of Builder's in house documents can be added at hourly rates. Consultation during Construction can be added at hourly rates.