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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