Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Why Hire an Architect ?

" My builder says we don’t need an architect and we can save money using a draftsman. Why should we employ an Architect? "

An Architect will provide you with much more than just the drawings for your new project or alteration. Through the services of an Architect, you will be fully involved in creating a totally tailored solution for your living needs. An architect has the experience to see your project safely through to completion, overseeing the design through the planning and building regulations process and ultimately acting as liaison with the contractor. 

Architects on the other hand conceptualise your designs and are able to produce the documents and drawings necessary to physically build your idea. Essentially, the Architect is involved from inception to completion and know every material and building detail required which is why it’s common practice for Architects to also be Project Managers. 

You can hire an architect to manage any or all parts of the design and construction process. It is true that the design and building process actually varies from project to project so to make things simple to understand, 


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