1. GETTING STARTED

RIBA Work Stage 1: Preparation + Briefing

We meet with you to discuss your dreams, aims and aspirations for the project whilst carefully considering the feasibility of your ideas. Working together, we look towards your project brief to capture all of your important ideas. Co-ordinating the necessary surveys and reports, we start to understand the constraints, as well as the opportunities of the site.

2. SKETCH SCHEME

RIBA Work Stage 2: Concept Design

After establishing your project brief, we prepare an initial sketch scheme. The initial sketch scheme includes 3D designs, floorplans, elevations and interior views, as well as considerations into materials and precedents, which we lead you through during a meeting at our office. We reflect upon the discussions and develop the scheme further in Stage 3.

3. PLANNING

RIBA Work Stage 3: Spatial Co-ordination

Having developed the concept scheme, we move onto producing the drawings and reports required to submit a Planning Application. We consider the Local Planning Authority’s policies as well as liasing with specialist consultants. Once you are happy with the drawings and reports, we submit them to the Local Planning Authority.

4. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

RIBA Work Stage 4: Technical Design

During a project specification meeting at OHA, we discuss various construction methods, materials, fixtures and finishes in order to understand the set of Construction Drawings that are to be prepared. We also prepare the Health and Safety information and with your approval, we submit a Building Regulations Application.

5. BUILDING WORK

RIBA Work Stage 5: Manufacturing + Construction

Following completion of design work, we assist you with tendering the project to obtain costs from builders. When a builder has been selected, we prepare the building contract. Once works commence, we visit site to check the progress and advise on any changes that are required.

6. MOVING IN

RIBA Work Stage 6: Handover

Once everything has been approved you will be able to move in and enjoy your new home!