A Architects use their specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments. Through their knowledge and experience, your architect can save you both time and money, and also give you peace of mind by taking the stress out of the whole building process. Your architect can also maximize your return on investment by adding value to your project.
A As COA licensed architects we provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings – we are skilled at identifying the aspirations and needs of our clients and we bring our special skills, knowledge and experience to all of our projects.
A Answer is Yes! As early as you decide you want to start planning your project, you should get in touch with architects who are the right fit for your project considering their values and design perception matching your thoughts and imagination. Architects discuss how your requirements align with their capabilities and extensive experience and provide important pre-design services that can even help you with options you may not have counted in the process.
For the latter part of the question, Involving an architect early in the process can help with financial targets and different technical difficulties that would be faced in turn helps to increase the interest of your satisfaction with the project.
A Vincent and Associates offers a fully integrated service in architectural design from concept to project completion monitoring and incorporates many aspects of designs. Our core expertise serves residential, health, hospitality, religious institutions and commercial sectors besides we do landscaping, furniture designs interior décor, renovations, urban planning and development management.
P.S. However, we do not limit ourselves in the type of projects commissioned.
A Considering architects' fees as an additional expense to your project cost, hiring an architect can actually help you stay within the allocated budget, architects can tailor a solution to your budget and requirements. As architects design based on sustainable and energy efficient ideas hence help you with an appropriate layout so that you don’t overbuild what you really need. After meeting to discuss your initial design brief we will provide you with a fee proposal detailed out via email. Depending on the services quoted for, fees are usually worked out on a percentage or lump sum basis or a mixture of both.
A Fairly! You can select all or part of our services and our fees will be worked out depending on your requirements. Some projects are best worked out on an hourly rate whilst others require a fixed fee or percentage fee, or we may suggest a combination of all three.
A We offer a free consultation for all new projects.
Q I’ve got an old mill. Would you be interested in the work?
A The quirkier the project, the happier we are!
A How long is a piece of string? For the right project distance isn’t an issue.
A Please feel free and we welcome you to bring in examples of what you like about other buildings or developments. These can be of any form may it be sketches or mere images of inspiration. We take the pleasure to assess your wish and depend on you to know the budget and time constraints even you will be able to freely share your ideas and concepts and will be also be given the opportunity to ask questions and seek further clarification you have as the project proceeds your prompt response to our concerns during the construction help keep the project on track and translate it into a great design.
Q Is there any advance payment required once Vincent and Associates is finalized to do the project?
A Yes, After the initial discussion an advance payment as a token amount is required to start our design process which will be already briefed out during our meeting even detailed in mail sent upon confirming us to be the appointed architects to commence your work.
A Yes, Vaastu consultant as well will be provided depending upon client’s requirement as Vaastu is a tradition developed and basically followed in creating spaces that utilize energy positively and efficiently. Using Vaastu principles not only enhance the spectrum of vision of us in planning structures in all kinds of atmospheric as well as spiritual/psychological environments but also make them capable of conforming to our clients’ needs.
P.S. At the end it’s your project that’s going to be designed, Hence it’s up to you. What you decide will be implemented!
A Every project is different and has different requirements and we will advise you of any other consultants that you may require, for example, a structural engineer or ecologist.
A Yes, Having said that we will still have to see the possibility of working out the project even if it is appealing to our interest to take ownership to the service we provide.
A Currently no, please be patient with us as we are aiming and striving for a department which consolidates contractors and other professionals to carry out construction under our label in near future. Soon details will be updated in the website as discussion is underway.
A Yes, We are open to considering redesigning projects that have already commenced with another architect on a case by case basis.
A After the initial consultation we will liaise with you to ensure that you are completely satisfied and we will assess your ideas to develop a client brief. This will include a design concept which will explore the use and layout for the building as well as fixing your budget and construction timescales. The concept sketches will be used to develop the Detailed Design which will be prepared in CAD.
A The design process turnaround varies depending on each individual project having its own requirements and parameters, it would be our pleasure and happy to discuss your requirements with you to give you an estimated time frame.
A Based on different stages of the project, options and availability for different approaches is done vividly. .During the initial process of design development we will provide few options with space planning and form appealing to your wish once finalized with plans then only changes or options will be considered for the materials to be used until both parties come to a final decision that best fit the project.
A Yes, we do provide with the initial design consideration done in elevation as soon as the design and material palettes are finalized. Later once discussed, agreed even satisfying to both parties 3D rendered images and even physical models. (depending upon the package provided) will be showcased to our client.
P.S. Vincent and Associates believes what is constructed on site is the final rendering of the project concluded as the project will go through multiple changes and scrutiny in the process to create and provide the best design that our client deserves.
A We do timely supervision on every stage of the construction.
P.S. We will not provide someone at the site of work on a daily basis.
A We do not prefer to limit our services, still we do not get involved in estimating the cost of the materials used for the construction. After submission of drawings with the authority (Municipality / Panchayath) follow up will not be offered. We only offer to supervise on every stage of construction not on a daily basis.