Do I Need an Architect, Draftsperson or Building Designer?
We are constantly asked this question and our answer is always the same “there are numerous benefits to working with any one of these professionals, it just depends if your project is straightforward, on how much detail you already have and the level of service you require”.
At Elysium Designed we encourage an ‘end to end’ building process and we believe that it is vital that your builder is involved in the initial discussions when deciding on ‘who’ to work with on your design.
“There is a mis-conception with consumers that they need to engage an architect at the very ‘first stage’ of their new home or renovation. In our experience, the builder needs to be involved from the very start of the project to offer advice and suggestions on practical ways to approach the design process. The builder is the best person to advise you on what level of architecture and building design required for your build. This discussion will ultimately save the home owner thousands of dollars on miss spent design costs that can be redirected into the build enabling some of the ‘wish list’ items to be included rather than in most instances having them deleted in a bid to try and fit the build into an over inflated and unrealistic design cost.” - Paul Gay, Director.
Bridget Puszka, Principal Architect and Houzz Australian Contributor believes that the decision on who to use” comes down to such matters as how complicated your project is, the money you’re prepared to spend, and how clear you are on what you want to achieve”.
Click here to read Bridget’s entire article and to learn more about the differences between an architect, draftsperson and building designer, the services offered and to compare and contrast.
Elysium Designed have spent considerable time selecting a panel of designers and we are confident that we can match the level of designer to your project to ensure you achieve the best outcome for your budget.
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