NM Architecture is committed to providing the highest quality of building design, consultation & project management services.

NM Architecture supports you with its wide-ranging knowledge and depth of experience in designing & converting your ideas into reality. We take the time to listen and to understand your ideas, lifestyle needs and goals. We do our best to achieve client satisfaction, efficiency in all aspects of our work, cost-effectiveness and optimum productivity. Regardless of the project type, our client remains our focus and this ultimately results in giving you ‘peace of mind’ and ‘confidence’ throughout the entire process.

The process of creating a building design is intricate, with each project this intricacy deepens as it carries its unique challenges, goals, and expectations.

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Phase 1 – Initial Discussion

This is a precursory activity for any project. In this phase, our team gathers all the necessary information for a proposed project, assesses the scope of the development, and explores options for delivering the project.

The scope of work in this phase includes:
– Location of the property
– Type of the proposed development
– Goals, needs and requirements to be fulfilled and achieved
– The budget for the proposed development
– Types of Building & Purposes
– Architectural Style
– Familiarisation with the client’s information provided

Aims: To provide the client with the best solution and professional advice based on all the information collected at this stage.

Phase 2 – Site Investigation & Feasibility Planning 

Feasibility planning is preliminary research undertaken in the very early stages of a project and performed so as to ascertain if the client’s idea is achievable or if we need to explore another option.

The scope of work in this phase includes:
– On-site Inspection
– Covenants & Restrictions
– Discussion with the relevant authority
– Basic Property Research (Zones & Schedules, Overlies, Local policies)
– Basic Underground Services Research
– Basic Neighbourhood analysis
– Approvals & Permit requirements

Aims: To determine at an early stage if the client’s ideas and goals are achievable or whether another option needs to be explored.

Phase 3 – Project Analysis and NMA Administration

This stage consists of the provision of information for the design process and expectations, the scope of work chosen by the client, terms & conditions, estimates for of our services, payment options, schedule of payment progress and the engagement letter for the project and invoice.

The scope of work in this phase includes:
– Budget prioritisation and client expectations
– Current and Improved resale value discussion
– Likely approval process and controls
– Master plan staging, timeframe & time planning
– Approximate building cost summary for budgeting
– Fee Proposal and Engagement Agreement & Client Acceptance

Aims: Full transparency of the building design & approvals process and a clear view of the client’s expectations.

Phase 4 – Concept Design & Comprehensive Investigation

This is the fundamental component of every project. Based on all the information collected in this and previous phases, our team will prepare a concept design in order to communicate their idea and allow the client to appraise and assess it. Our goal is to achieve our client’s satisfaction along with efficiency and optimum productivity.

The scope of work in this phase include:
– Existing Buildings & Measurements
– Engagement of Engineers & Consultants
– Architectural Sketches to explain the concept design
– Assessment of authorities’ regulations and requirements
– Architectural style, materials, space functionality
– Presentation of a schematic design to the client for approval

Aims: To create a unique design that both meets the client’s requirements and exceeds the client’s expectations.

Phase 5 – Design Development 

Implementation of the client’s requirements and development of the initial sketches to a greater degree of finality, incorporating internal spaces functionality, external elevations and finishing materials etc. The design development is a clear and coordinated description of all design aspects and will very specifically define the development.

The scope of work in this phase includes:
– Developing the approved concept design
– Finalising the functionality of internal spaces
– Meetings with relevant authorities
– Coordination with engaged external consultants
– Preparation of preliminary schedules for external material finishes
– Presentation of developed design drawings to the client for approval

Aims: To resolve, improve and finalise the initial sketches.

Phase 6 –  Developer & Council Approvals

If the proposed development requires Council Overlays approvals such as (DDO, SBO, BMO, SLO, LSIO,  ESO,  HO,  etc) or developer’s  approval  (DA) or any other approval, this is the phase in which our team will develop the relevant comprehensive documentation for submission and support of the applications.

The scope of work in this phase includes:
– Relevant Regulation, Planning Policies, Overlays or Developers Reports
– Relevant supporting Architectural Drawings
– Supporting Engineering and Consultants Reports & Assessments
– Relevant Applications & fees (if required)
– Presentation of produced drawings and documentation to the client for approval

Aims: To demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations and prepare a set of documents for application submission.

Phase 7 – Construction Drawings & Documentation  

Once the client is satisfied with the building design and the relevant authorities have issued the relevant approvals, our team will start preparing construction documentation and will work closely with the engaged engineers and consultants to ensure consistency with the architectural drawings, specifications, approvals and client requirements. This phase involves high-end technical knowledge to produce detailed construction drawings and building specifications for the proposed development. The drawings are the graphics component of the construction documentation, where building specifications are written requirements pertaining to materials, equipment, the installation of nominated items and construction systems that outline the quality, building regulations, and standards to be met in the construction process.

This phase is the process of preparing the construction documentation for estimating, building permit submission & approvals as well as producing quality documentation for the construction process.

The scope of work in this phase includes:

– Detailing approved development design
– Coordination and integration of the work of other consultants and engineers
– Preparation of a set of full construction drawings:
a.General Notations, Requirements, Regulations & Standards specific to the project
b.Proposed Site Plan including all external services, required dimensions, and notes
c.Demolition plan
d.Proposed Ground Floor including dimensions and all relevan notations
e.Propoesd Upper Floors including dimensions and all relevan notations
f.Roof Plans including dimensions and all relevan notations
g.Proposed Elevations including external finishing materials
h.Sections – as many as required
i.Custom – as many as required
j.Typical Details – as many as required
k.Windows Schedule
l.External Doors Schedule
m.Electrical Plans
n.External Material Finishes – Schedule
– Preparation of Building Specification
– Preparation of relevant schedules
– Presentation of construction drawings and documentation to the client for final approval
– Preparation of Building Permit application and submission of the documentation collected in this and the previous phases.

Aims: To prepare a full set of detailed construction documentation for tendering purposes (quotation), building permit submission and the construction process of the development

Phase 8 – Construction  Certification – Building Permit  

Construction Certification is an approval process by a responsible authority in order to assess whether the proposed development and all documentation provided comply with the relevant standards and building regulatory requirements and regulations. Our team works closely with the building surveyor to ensure that relevant contracts, insurances, certificates, warranties etc. are in place and valid.

Certification process:
– Assessment against building regulatory requirements
– Assessment of Building Contracts and Warranties
– Government Lodgement and Tax Levy Fees
– Issuing of building permit

Aims: To provide all approvals and certification for the construction process to commence.

The number of steps, phases and inclusions varies depending on the complexity of the project and whether you’re building luxury or standard, a new single home, multi-unit, apartments, commercial, mixed-use developments or simply renovating or extending existing buildings.   Also, the phases and the scope of work depends on the package chosen and the fees are payable by the client. The client can modify the package to suit any type of development and meet their budget and expectations.

We are always happy to make a meaningful input in your project by providing real-time professional consultation and advice

NM Architecture supports you with its wide-ranging knowledge and depth of experience in designing & converting your ideas into reality. We take the time to listen and to understand your ideas, lifestyle needs and goals. We do our best to achieve client satisfaction, efficiency in all aspects of our work, cost-effectiveness and optimum productivity. Regardless of the project type, our client remains our focus and this ultimately results in giving you ‘peace of mind’ and ‘confidence’ throughout the entire process.

We are happy to offer you full service or customised to meet your needs and guide you through to make it an enjoyable experience for you.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team or to place your enquiry and we endeavour that we will reply to your enquiry or contact you immediately.

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