ST DESIGNS LIMITED INTRODUCTION TO OUR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SERVICES SERVICES OFFERED FAQ’S THE DESIGN PROCESS (SAMPLE PROJECT) SNAGGING
Design Statement We create ingenious designs that are truly captivating Our mission is to create functional s environments that deliver on every level. Aesthetic, practical, commercial, experiential.
We achieve this by applying intelligence to design. By developing a personal vision for every project, setting the most uncompromising standards. Working side by side with our clients to bring that vision to life. It’s an approach that has cemented our reputation as a designers of luxury homes, and domestic residences
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SERVICES OFFERED • ST DESIGNS LIMITED IS A FULL-SERVICE
DESIGN FIRM. THIS MEANS THAT WE CAN PROVIDE
DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO ALMOST ANY INTERIOR PROJECT. PROVIDE ARE: •
CONSULTATION SERVICES
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SITE SURVEY
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FLOOR PLAN SPACE PLANNING (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REMODEL)
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DESIGN DRAWINGS (FURNITURE SPACE
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COLOR CONSULTATIONS
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COUNCIL PLANNING AND BUILDING CONTROL APPLICATIONS
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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FINISH AND FIXTURE SELECTION
OF
EXAMPLES OF SERVICES WE
EXISTING STRUCTURE
PLANNING/
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FAQ’S 1.WHY USE US - INTERIOR ARCHITECT AND DESIGNERS ARCHITECTS; ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURE
AND FAÇADE OF CREATING A BUILDING. THEY WORK WITH THE VITAL BUILDING
ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THEIR ENVIRONMENT TO ACHIEVE THEIR FINAL FORM. INTERIOR DESIGNERS; USE OTHER ELEMENTS SUCH AS FURNITURE, SOFT FURNISHINGS AND COLOUR FINISHES, TO CREATE THE DESIRED SPACE.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTS, ON THE OTHER HAND STUDY THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BUILDING DESIGNS, TO AUGMENT A GIVEN SPACE. THEY USE ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR ELEMENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL. THEY ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS, WITH THE DESIGN AND TECHNICAL SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM UNDERSTAND THE FORM AND FUNCTIONS OF THEIR SPACES. THEY ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL PROJECTS THAT ARE ACHIEVABLE, AND CONFORM TO THE RELEVANT STATUTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. THEY ARE ACCREDITED BY THE (BIID) BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND THE (CSD) CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS. 2.WHAT
IS OUR
DESIGN FEE?
ESSENTIALLY WE BILL FOR TIME SPENT TO PROVIDE FOR A DESIGN SERVICE. BASED ON RIBA GUIDELINES, OUR FEE IS WORKED ON AN HOUR RATE OF £25.00 PER HR. AN ACCURATE FEE IS DETERMINED AFTER INITIAL MEETING, HOWEVER, MY PAST HOUSE EXTENSIONS DESIGN COSTS HAVE RANGED BETWEEN £600.00 TO £1200.00. •
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION FEE OF £60.00 IS CHARGED TO COVER FOR INITIAL MEETING, AND ANY MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES INCURRED. (DEDUCTED FROM THE FINAL FEE IF THE PROJECT GOES AHEAD).
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ADDITIONAL COST - OUR DESIGN FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE OTHER CONSULTANTS FEES, COUNCIL FEES OR OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED. SITE VISIT AND SUPERVISIONS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY IF REQUIRED.
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3.WHAT
OUR SERVICES COVER
OUR SERVICES STARTS
WITH INITIAL PROJECT BRIEFING, FOLLOWED BY SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY THAT INCLUDES SITE SURVEY. FOLLOWED
3D PERSPECTIVES, COUNCIL SUBMISSION APPROVAL DRAWINGS, (AT AN ADDITIONAL COST, BASED ON SITE VISIT TRIPS)
BY FIRST DESIGN PROPOSALS DRAWINGS AND AND SITE SUPERVISION WHEN NECESSARY
4.WHAT
WORKING DRAWINGS
IS OUR QUALIFICATIONS
I AM A HOLDER OF BA IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN DEGREE FROM UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, BSC ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, A MEMBER OF BIID, CIAT. OVER 15 YEARS AS AN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES AND INTERIOR DESIGN OFFICES IN THE UK AND ABROAD. AN AMBASSADOR, PHILANTHROPIST AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITIES , 5.WHAT
IS THE
CLIENTS INVOLVEMENT
EVEN THOUGH WE
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND INDEPENDENT SERVICE, OUR APPROACH IS DRIVEN BY THE CLIENTS BRIEF, THEIR
/ DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IS CRUCIAL IN MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BALANCE THE PROJECT CONCEPT AND THE ACTUALIZATION AND SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT.
CONTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DEIGNS BETWEEN
6.CAN CLIENTS CHOOSE THEIR OWN CONTRACTOR OR MATERIALS? YES INDEED! WE ENCOURAGE
THE CLIENT TO EMPLOY AND ENGAGE THEIR OWN BUILDING TEAM. THEY ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO
MAKE PURCHASES OF THEIR OWN MATERIALS WHERE NECESSARY
HOWEVER,
SINCE THE DESIGNER PROVIDES THE CONCEPT
DIRECTION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE DESIGNER PROVIDES THE GUIDELINES TO SUCH PURCHASES. THIS WILL ALLOWS THE DESIGNER TO GUIDE THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TO MAINTAIN THE DESIRED MATERIAL FINISH, QUALITY AND BUDGET.
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THE DESIGN PROCESS (SAMPLE PROJECT) SITE VISITS, MEASUREMENTS, EXISTING BUILDING.
AND PHOTOGRAPHY OF
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TO DETERMINE SITE LIMITATIONS
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SITE ACCESS
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NEIGHBOUR BOUNDARY
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MEASUREMENTS OF THE PLOT
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MEASUREMENTS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE
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ALL RELEVANT FLOORS / STAIRCASE
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EXISTING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
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EXTERNAL / INTERNAL FINISHES
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THE NEW PROPOSAL WISH LIST
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BUDGET FOR YOUR PROJECT.
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AVAILABILITY AND IDEAL PROJECT
LIMITS
AND POINTS
TIME LINE (USED TO CREATE A DESIGN PROGRAM
TIME LINE /COST
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IDEAS DEVELOPMENT
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MAINLY PRESENTED IN FORM OF 3D PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS FLOOR PLANS AND SECTIONAL DRAWINGS.
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THESE DRAWINGS ARE NOT THE FINAL SET OF DRAWINGS BUT ARE USED TO TRIGGER IDEAS AND DETERMINE A DESIGN DIRECTION
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WORKING DRAWINGS
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AFTER THE DESIGN DIRECTION IS DETERMINED, A SET OF WORKING DRAWINGS IS PRODUCED.
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FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS
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FOR BUILDING CONTROL
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USED FOR THE CONTRACTOR
TO
STUDY AND DETERMINE THE PROJECT COST.
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CONSTRUCTION DETAIL DRAWINGS
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TO HELP THE CONTRACTOR WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION STAGES ADDITIONAL DETAIL DRAWINGS MAY BE NECESSARY.
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THESE MAY INCLUDE ENLARGED SCALED DRAWINGS 1:20 SCALE, OR 1;5. USED TO CLARIFY CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
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SNAGGING
Missing Gutter Clip to be fixed
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Balustrade paintwork To be redone
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