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Building Connections: The Importance of the Initial Consultation in Architectural Design
A topic usually overlooked in architecture is the importance of the initial meeting and why you should book a consultation with an architect.
Having an initial conversation with an architect before instructing them will be incredibly beneficial for all involved. Designing and building a home is an immensely personal process, so you will want to make sure that you are working with a team that aligns with your values and visions.
At Studio Arkell, we never start a project without meeting you first. In this blog, we explain the benefits of this and why it is our process.
Get To Know The Team
The biggest benefit of booking an initial consultation is that it provides the opportunity for you to meet the team you are looking to work with.
Putting faces to names can make the process feel more personal, improving communication as each side remembers they are working with other humans, not robots.
This meeting also enables you to speak to the team members and learn a little more about them and their experiences.
Assess Their Capabilities
Part of the initial consultation will likely involve the architects sharing their portfolio of work with you so that you can see their abilities and style.
No matter the size of your project, you will want to know that it will be handled with care and done to the best of everyone's abilities.
Seeing examples of previous work will give you the opportunity to assess their capabilities in line with what you are looking for. Can they create the vision you have? Have they got the experience to do it?
Assess Their Values
Different architectural studios will have differing values, with some focusing on sustainability, some specialising in functionality, and others prioritising innovation and technology.
You will also have values that you want reflected in your project, which is why it is important to find a studio that shares them.
If everyone working on the design is aligned, implementing your values will be enhanced, weaving its way into each element of your space.
Discuss Your Vision With Experts
Another reason you should book an initial consultation with architects is because it gives you time to discuss your vision with experts, who are then able to provide feedback on the practicality of your desires.
This is invaluable to the rest of the process as it can set expectations and will heavily shape your project.
An initial consultation will be able to nip impractical or impossible ideas in the bud, providing time to amend your vision so you go into the process with a realistic expectation of what will be achieved.
Scope Out Work And Costings
A final benefit of an initial consultation with an architectural studio is that as you share your vision, the architects will be able to give you a better understanding of what they might entail.
It starts to create a scope of work, which can also lead to conversations around the cost of producing your dream.
Book An Initial Consultation With Studio Arkell
The team at Studio Arkell values initial consultations and will always invite you in for one before we progress with your project, no matter if you are looking for interior decorating, a garden room and landscaping, or a fully managed architectural service.
We provide a comprehensive service that covers:
We find these meetings are just as beneficial for our team as they are for you. This is because they allow us to get to know you before understanding your project.
This allows us to provide a quality service, resulting in a project that meets your visions, expectations and needs.
From our years of experience, we have learnt the importance of everyone being on the same page before beginning a project, so we utilise this initial meeting to align our abilities, knowledge and understanding with your dreams and visions.
If you are starting a project and looking for a trusted architectural studio in Bournemouth and Christchurch, book an initial meeting with us today.
Call us on 01202 232423 or complete our online contact form to request a callback from one of our team.