There is no standard response to an architectural project, so we ensure that each of our designs is bespoke and tailored to your brief. However, it is essential that ALL RIBA architects follow a clearly defined process. Stage 0-2 of the RIBA process refers to the client brief and the production of concept designs, but what are concept designs?
Concept Designs explore the initial brief in greater detail and provide illustrations which detail the scale and appearance of the project. It is at this stage that we further explore how to resolve certain challenges that may be presented by the initial brief. We also look at the feasibility in terms of designing within a client’s budget where they may want to involve a Quantity Surveyor to obtain an early idea of budget costs.
The concept designs aim to agree on the objectives of the brief in advance of the detailed design and include proposed plans, sections and elevations of the project. It is at this creative stage of the process that we explore different design options until a successful concept design is achieved, which fulfils the initial criteria from the client brief and takes into account any existing site constraints as well as the local planning policy which applies.
