Regardless of the building project: One or more architects
supervise projects of all sizes and types from planning to completion. And
where it is not easy to find a suitable partner for private projects, a team of
commercial architecture experts is often required for commercial buildings. But how can
you find the right architect?
Architects for every
specialization
Cooperation with specialists is particularly relevant in
the context of public buildings. Depending on the type and scope of the
construction project, architects from very different areas are used: Architects
are commissioned to advice and support all kinds of construction projects. You
take on a variety of tasks within the project, from budgeting to the choice of
materials. Interior designers deal with the planning and design of interior
spaces.
The plan must take technical, economic, social, and
ecological aspects into account. Open spaces are planned by landscape
architects. Depending on the project, the order is limited to simple object
planning (garden) or includes several sub-areas such as landscape planning and
spatial planning. If several architects are required for a project, it is
imperative to establish a functioning communication chain. This is the only way
to plan and complete the project consistently. So, commercial architecture firms play a significant role here.
Architects for
special matters
Architectural firms are often specialized in certain
areas. This allows the client to find a partner who understands the unique
requirements of the job. Depending on your construction project, it is possible
to find a team of architects who can implement the individual requirements.
What makes a good
architect?
However, specialization alone is not decisive for whether
the architect is the right partner. A good agency is ready to cover a wide
range of work. The more tasks are handled from a single source, the more
efficient the project management.
The architect must engage with the client's wishes and
requirements without losing sight of the essentials. Lay people often do not
know what is possible, what is necessary, and what is merely perfect. The cost
calculation also comes into play here. If this is taken over by the architect,
the project can be budgeted precisely in all phases. Other possible areas of
responsibility are:
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Obtaining regulatory approvals
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offer determination
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Tender evaluation
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Construction coordination
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Control of running costs
It is not only the professional competence that is
decisive for the quality of architectural performance. Good architects can
understand the overall concept and implement it visually. Individual wishes and
project priorities must be taken into account. In this context, comprehensive
advice is necessary. Architects who do not take the time to discuss building
plans in detail are neither the first choice in private nor in the commercial
environment.
Choose the right
architect
The foundation stone for the selection process is laid
before the first contact is made. The project manager must be clear about which
services the partner should deliver. What are the priorities of the
construction project? What skills are required? This allows you to filter in
advance which candidates are eligible for the job.
Make the final
choice
Be sure to contact enough agencies and individual
architects to have three to five candidates after a rough selection. Compare
these to be able to identify the respective advantages and weaknesses. Ideally,
you end up with two or three partners who are at eye level. The final decision
should then be on a personal level. For a comprehensive construction project,
the developer spends a lot of time with the architects - if the chemistry is
right, the construction works!
