Registered architects are qualified and trained to offer a high level of design expertise and skills. The architect will often lead the architectural process from the beginning design stages through to completion of the actula building. A draftsman is trained to take that design and prepare the detailed technical plans that are required for consenting and construction.
What is the difference between a draftsman and an architect?
Can you provide architectural plans for my development?
We can provide architectural input through all phases of a project from initial bulk and location feasibility, through concept design, resource consent, detailed design, and construction documentation.
Does the architect usually apply for building consent?
Yes. The architect will assemble all the drawings, specifications, reports, and certificates required to demonstrate to the council that the building work will comply with all the relevant parts of the Building Code. They will lodge the application and respond to any requests for further information that the council has.
Is it best to have an Architect working alongside other consultants?
We have found it extremely valuable to have architects working alongside our other professionals. Every project requires a number of inputs and having the various specialities working together can help remove hurdles and add efficiency and value to the project.
Do I need an architect?
We recommend talking to our architects to see whether their skills are what you need. A registered architect can offer design ideas that add significant value to your development.
Who can help me with my housing project?
We are experts on designing and implementing housing projects. We can help you from the very start of designing the project through the resource and building consenting stages to construction. If you have plans already, we can also pick those up and progress them for you.
Who can help me build my project?
Depending on what your project is we can help advise and put together a team to build your project.
Who can help get consent for my apartment building project?
Putting together resource consents is what we do. We will discuss with you what will be necessary to give you good confidence that your project can be consented.
Who is best to give advice on a housing project?
We can advise you on what is possible, design your development for you and the project through all of the steps to completion.
Who can help manage the land development process?
As well as project managing through to getting resource consents we offer a service managing construction of the project. But this can also be separately arranged by you. We often discuss this with clients at the very start of a project, but a decision can aslo be left until when the resource cosent is issued and you are ready to start the development. An important point to keep in mind is that contractors often need a lot of notice – so don’t leave things too late!
