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“I Love Architecture” Returns With Free Valentine’s Vouchers

January 31, 2013 / barros / 0 Comments

It is the 3rd year we are running the “I Love Architecture” campaign and once again we are pleased to spread the love with free Valentine’s vouchers.

The campaign plans to make the general public aware of the importance of good Architecture. We aim to promote Architecture as a priority to improve the quality of the built environment.

Good Architecture and design can be large or small, simple or complex, traditional or contemporary. Every aspect of our lives is influenced by the built environment – through the houses we live in, the schools we learn in, the offices or factories we work in, the public buildings we enter, and even the streets in which we move about.

As part of this campaign Isabel Barros Architects is offering 5 Valentine’s Gift Vouchers for a free consultation worth €100 with a registered RIAI Architect.

This is a great opportunity for people to discuss their plans with an Architect and get free advice. Whether it’s a small house extension, a shop restyling or a major scale development, architects can bring their creativity and technical experience to help you achieve a design that contributes to your sense of well being and respects the built environment.

In one hour we can cover design ideas for an extension, renovation or a new building, optimize your shop layout or window display, explain the planning and construction stages or provide general planning advice.

You can obtain your free Valentine’s Gift Voucher for a consultation worth €100 by contacting Isabel Barros Architects office at 053 91 78957 or by sending an email to office@isabelbarrosarchitects.ie. Hurry up, last year the vouchers were gone in less than a week!

The offer is limited to the first 5 eligible registered respondents who respond before the end of February 2013 with name, address, email, contact no. and project details. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Disclaimer: “I Love Architecture” campaign is an initiative created by Isabel Barros in 2011. The idea, initiative and logo are property of Isabel Barros Architects. The copyright of this content is subject to Government copyright according to the Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000. References and use of logo image are permitted if author or source are quoted.

The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 2

November 29, 2012 / barros / 11 Comments

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.

The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 1

November 2, 2012 / barros / 7 Comments

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.