Before starting any project, I always provide clients with the following list of included services and deliverables.
1. Pre-Design Stage (Avantprojecte)
- Review of applicable regulations and codes
- Site and context analysis
- Development of the project concept
2. Schematic Design (Projecte Bàsic)
- Preparation of general drawing documentation (plans, elevations, sections, etc.)
- Development of exterior, interior, and landscape design concepts
- Selection of finishing materials, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and technical equipment
- 3D project model and visualizations
- Preparation of the project description report (Memoria Descriptiva)
- Submission of project documentation to the city administration
3. Technical Design (Projecte d’Execució)
- Technical and detailed drawings
- Energy efficiency calculations (Projecte d’Energètica)
- Health and safety study and documentation (Estudi de Seguretat i Salut)
- Bills of quantities for works, materials, and equipment (Mediciones)
- Technical construction report (Memoria Constructiva)
- Official approval/stamping of the project by the Architects’ Association
- (architect’s insurance and professional liability are valid for 10 years)
- Submission of the full project documentation to the city administration for final approval and building permit issuance
4. Structural Design (Càlculs d’Estructura)
- Prepared jointly by the structural engineer and architect
- Structural load and material resistance calculations
- Structural drawings
- Structural design report
5. Engineering Design (Càlculs d’Enginyeria)
- Prepared jointly by the engineer and architect
- Calculations for electrical systems, HVAC, heating, water supply, drainage, and related systems
- Engineering drawings
- Engineering design report
6. Architectural Site Supervision (Direcció d’Obres)
- Regular architect site visits during construction
- Technical compliance certificate and completion certificate
- Registration of the energy performance certificate
Before construction begins, a technical architect joins the process and provides:
- Regular site visits to monitor construction methods and compliance
- Approval and registration of technical supervision documentation with the Technical Architects’ Association (insurance and professional liability are valid for 10 years).
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