PROCESS

From the first conversation, we focus on building a clear picture of your site, your brief, and how the two can come together to form a well-considered architectural design.

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BRIEFING - We work collaboratively on a briefing document to understand needs, personalities, and realistic resources.

SITE ANALYSIS - Identification of site conditions, planning constraints and opportunities. We will coordinate the input of a surveyor, planner and sometimes a geotechnical engineer at this early stage.

CONCEPT DESIGN - Exploration of floor plan and formal solutions to answer your briefing requirements in the context of the site analysis. We will present and discuss strategy and bulk & location diagrams, concept floor plans and initial 3D form renders.

INITIAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATION - We coordinate expert quantity surveyor advice at this point to provide feedback on estimated construction costs and how this aligns with both your desired project scope and budget resources.

Following agreement on the desired project scope, Lloyd Hartley will collaborate with you for the following Design Development and Documentation stages.

At Lloyd Hartley, the crafting of integrated design never stops. Each progressive stage allows for further refinement, holistic consideration, and coordinated resolution as we progress your project through to the completion of the ‘For Construction Documentation’.

PRELIMINARY DESIGN – refinement of the concept, taking on board cost implications, planning and other key consultant feedback and assistance. Depending on the nature of your project, the end goal of this stage is an approved resource consent. We will coordinate the input of other consultants as necessary; a planning consultant, geotechnical engineer, and sometimes a traffic engineer, landscaping consultant, or arboricultural consultant may be required as well.

DEVELOPED DESIGN – fine-tuning of materiality, likely construction build-ups, and dimensioning rigour. The end goal of this stage is to input initial HVAC advice and procure fee proposals from structural engineers for your consideration.

DETAILED DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION | BUILDING – progressing to working drawings and specifications for the purpose of the building consent application. Specialist consultant advice is carefully coordinated into the documentation to ensure clarity and consistency is achieved.

DETAILED DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION | INTERIORS - We love designing and integrating refined Interiors into our projects, including kitchen and bathroom renovations and bespoke elements. We bring a holistic approach, integrating interior choices into the overall fabric of your home.

We have excellent relationships with key bathroomware, kitchen appliances, lighting, curtain & blind suppliers as well as door hardware specialists. We can also manage the selection and supply of stone, tile and timber flooring, and we look forward to introducing you to our trusted contacts.

Alternatively, if you wish to engage a specific interior designer for this stage of work, we will happily coordinate with them too. We play nicely with others.

DETAILED DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION | HARD LANDSCAPING – We have a passion for custom swimming pools, outdoor living areas, and the connections between these spaces. We can also coordinate the inclusion of a landscape designer for input on soft landscaping and planting strategies.

As part of our end-to-end project management, we oversee the delivery of your project through to completion.

Combining the Detailed Design & Documentation packages along with project-specific trade summary spreadsheets, we provide a set of ‘For Construction Documentation’ which allows a main contractor to gain a very clear idea of the scope of your project so they can provide project-specific pricing and construction programming.

CONTRACT PROCUREMENT - Often, a contractor is engaged via a formal tender process, which we can manage to ensure fairness and that the scope of your project is appropriately priced. However, there are other options that, depending on the economic climate, desired quality, budget, and timeframes, can be appropriate to your project. We will discuss these options with you during the Design & Documentation stages.

CONTRACT FORMATION - Lloyd Hartley has access to and experience with forming a project-specific form of NZIA SCC 2018, which is an industry standard construction contract appropriate for most projects we are involved in.

CONTRACT OBSERVATION - Regular site attendances to review and comment on progress and compliance with Health & Safety requirements, as well as resource consent, building consent and contract documentation.

Review of fabrication shop drawings (examples being cabinetry, door & window joinery, steel and precast elements), material sample reviews, on-site tile, lighting & fitting setouts.

Coordination of client-supplied items to the contract to ensure timely arrival on site in relation to the Contractor’s Construction Programme.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - Establish and maintain clear communication processes. Site meeting agendas and minutes, contract directions.
Coordinate any consultant meetings as necessary.
On site change management, variation price requests and variation orders.
Payment claim processing. Defect & omission reviews and practical completion assessments.