Hiring An Architect For Your Project

So you have decided that you want to build a new home or complete a renovation and extension on your property. What comes next? It can be confusing trying to work out if you should use a drafts-person, building designer or an architect for your project and what the benefits of each are.

Designing and building your perfect home is probably one of the biggest investments you are going to make in your life so you want to get the right team to help bring your ideas to life successfully.

 So, why should you use an architect?

1.       Architects are trained to solve seemingly impossible problems.

An architect will get you maximum value out of your budget through creative design and management of your project. An architect can think creatively and has the knowledge and training to see possibilities that you may have not imagined possible. They can apply creative thinking to projects whether it be to add functionality to a home or maximise light and space.

Related: Setting A Budget For Your Custom Home Build Or Renovation

2.       A good architect will help you establish a realistic budget.

Architects are skilled in working with your site and budget and they are knowledgeable in designing the best features for your home. Once you know what you want, an architect can give you an idea of what is achievable for your estimated budget.

3.       Architects will manage the co-ordination of your project

An architect knows the right consultants to engage for your project and the required services your project will need. This can save money and time for someone looking to get a project on time and to budget. It also makes a potentially stressful experience run more seamlessly by having the architect manage the design and build process from start to end for you.

Every project is unique and has its own personal set of challenges and requirements. Are you thinking about your project and wondering what the next step might be? Read about our Project Planning Consultation here and why it is critically important to your project’s success.