Archive for November 29, 2012

The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 2

 

Dealing with Architects can seem a bit daunting if you have never done it before. But we are here to help you to make the all construction process for your project as painless as possible.

This time we give you some tips about Fee Proposals.

If you have just landed here, you may want to start with Take 1 – Stages.

 

2. Fee Proposals

When approaching an Architect to get a fee proposal for your project you don’t need to tell him/her what is your favourite colour and how many steps you want separating the living room from the dining. We know you are all excited about getting your project started but these details are not needed to prepare a fee proposal.

Hot tip: If you can’t figure out what are the main points the Architect needs to prepare a fee proposal, just ASK him/her! Don’t waste your time and the Architect’s time with too much information. Later on when you appoint the Architect s/he will be asking for your Brief. The Brief will include your requirements and aspirations and that’s when you have to provide as much information as possible.

 

Go to Take 3 – The Brief.

 

Start from Take 1 – Stages.

 

Isabel’s Picks for November 2012

THE MAGIC IS COMING

Be classic. Be modern. Have fun!

Ovetto bin, Normann Copenhagen lamp, Normann Copenhagen Swing Vase, Villa Nova Chervil wallpaper, Glacier sideboard

 

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1. BIN

Brand: Ovetto

Designer: Gianluca Soldi

Product Name: Ovetto Bin – Recyclable waste – 3 x 30 Liters

Price Range: €200

Material: Recycled polypropylene.

Key Features:It has three compartments to separate different types of waste and encourage recycling. Each compartment is designed to hold a trash bag of 30 L. Each compartment has a small window to insert the waste, and an overhead door to facilitate removal of the bag and insert the larger waste.

Available to Ireland from: Made in Design

 

2. LAMP

Brand: Normann Copenhagen

Designer: Simon Karkov

Product Name: Norm 06 Large

Price Range: €95

Material: Lamp shade foil.

Available in Ireland from: Ubode

 

3. WALLPAPER

Brand: Villa Nova

Collection: Chervil Wallcoverings.

Product Name: Tatami Watermelon.

Price Range: €50 per roll

Available in Ireland from: The Fabulous Fabric Company

 

4. VASE

Brand: Normann Copenhagen

Designer: Britt Bonnesen

Product Name: Swing Vase

Price Range: €27 – €39

Material: Glass.

Available to Ireland from: Red Candy


5. SIDEBOARD

Designer: Peter Mac Cann

Product Name: Glacier sideboard

Price Range: €1,472.49

Material: Primary Finish: White lacquer (gloss).

Available in Ireland from: No fixed abode

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The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 1

 

If you have never dealt with an Architect before this is a guide for you.

We will give you a few tips for each of the stages involved in your construction project.

If you are not sure if you need an Architect or an Architectural Technician stop reading right now. Read this first and come back when you are ready.

 

1. Stages

Every construction project has different stages , it is important to understand these stages when you are comparing fee proposals from different Architects.

 

Hot tip: You can get away without some of the stages (although you will regret it later) but there are a few stages that CANNOT be removed from the process.

 

 

Go to Take 2 – Fee Proposals.

 

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