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SPEZIALISIERUNG HOAI LPH3 – LPH5 | ENTWURFSPLANUNG BIS AUSFÜHRUNGSPLANUNG | DETAILPLANUNG | DEUTSCHLAND

ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING PERMIT | PROPERTY CONSULTING | HOUSE INSPECTION | ENERGETIC RENOVATIONS | PORTUGAL

your building project could be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make; it’s important to get it right and know you’re in good hands; we’re always looking for opportunities to create better performing, more sustainable buildings; it makes sense to reuse and repurpose rather than start from scratch, so if we can put to good use what’s already there, we will;

from site or building acquisition through the process of the architectural project, managing all engineering leading to the authorities approval to the involvement and supervision of the construction; architecture is for the users so clients can find here trustable, honest and open minded professionals that make the dialogue and participation the most important tools of the working method;

we can be the link between seller and buyer helping you finding the best property to renovate or build new, being it on the portuguese or spanish water coast or country side and germany, with the advantage of being able to accompany the entire process;

we speak german, english, french, spanish and portuguese as well of knowledge of all the building regulations/requirements of portugal, spain and germany;

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SETTING THE SCENE

we help you grapple with the big questions: what are you hoping to achieve and where are you trying to get to? dialogue from day one is essential;

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KICK-OFF

the questions get more personal at this point, and if we haven’t met you already, we definitely want to meet you now – along with your partner, family, dog, chicken, colleagues or customers; we help draw a wishing list and guide you through your ideas; we can visit your dream site, give advice on the investment and even be the link and manage the transaction; we prepare a contract to set goals and deadlines;

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TAKING SHAPE

we start planning and giving shape – on screen and on paper – to the ideas we’ve discussed with different concepts with the latest BIM technology (building information modeling), with 2D and 3D drawings, models and visualizations; we think about time and cost issues, about sustainability, health and safety; we begin integrating the engineers; if we need to test with the local planning department, we do that too;

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GETTING PLANNING

at this point drawings have to start doing some real heavy lifting; we drill down to the detail, making sure everything is as buildable and functional as it is beautiful so we have always the engineers and specialists by our side; we submit the planning application not before we check it again with the authorities;

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FULL STEAM AHEAD

with planning approval now sorted, we pull together all the technical information, coordinate and manage all the specialists inputs from consultants, and assemble a viable, solid package; the technical drawings, along with explanatory details, also go to building control; we’re turning materials over in our hands, weighing up textures and contemplating colours; and while one eye is on plumbing and electrics, the other is on interior design, lighting and joinery;

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CHOOSING YOUR BUILDER

we send out the package to a shortlist of potential builders so that they can understand exactly what’s involved and give us an accurate price and we go through it with you; then we prepare a building contract for you and your chosen builder to sign;

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GETTING IT BUILT

at last we’re on site; we keep a close eye on the contract and on what’s happening, making sure everyone – and everything – is on the same page; we check on progress and on quality, keep track of cost, oversee health and safety, and certify payments to the builder; we visit the site and give you regular updates, explaining what’s going on in frequent progress meetings, and through written reports, photographs and impromptu conversations;

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FINE-TUNING

you’re in, but for a year or so it’s not unusual for the odd thing to need sorting or fine-tuning – snagging, as it’s known; we’re still here for you, and we work with the builder to resolve any loose ends;

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ENJOY!

it’s time for you to get on with the business of enjoying what we’ve created together; but don’t forget us; we hope you’ll invite us over some time for dinner or even cocktails. we’d love to see your new spaces in action and hear you talk about anything – or everything – you particularly love about them;

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