BRIDGING THE GAP
Over the last 17 years, I have had the opportunity to work for a myriad of commercial firms as a design architect straddling South Africa and the Middle East. What has caught my attention over these years in the production process is that these firms struggle to define the project at this early stage, through conceptual design?
The lack of conceptual design resource at the very beginning of each project has a negative knock-on effect. Many architects and architectural firms have either the lack of two things within their concept process, they either lack the in-house skills within their staff contingent / or they lack the time, as small teams of in-house architects are normally focusing on final production and project management issues. These teams struggle to create seductive design and presentation in short times.The production of advanced conceptual drawings earlier on in the design process is what ultimately secures client interest and defines the project from so many angles to allow a fast unfolding.
I have managed to develop a methodology over the years to fast-track this conceptual design process A high-end quality / conceptual design, at the beginning of the design process is what I call the design process catapult, and is an essential ingredient to achieving maximum success .
Please view this more in-depth Video Interview to understand more.
How it's done :
Over the past 17 years working in the commercial sector of architecture, I have also developed a streamlined conceptual design process by combining 3 super powerful design tools for the early stages of design.
Revit, Sketch Up & Adobe Photoshop, are my tools of choice.I have found that powerful conceptual design, cutting-edge drawing tools, and the art of making the vision digestible to others around the boardroom table, is key.
Please consider that when viewing my portfolio that the designs are mainly advanced conceptual drawings. They do not express finalized renderings but are used as a catalyst tool, for the unfolding of the design process at a very early stage.
We Believe…
The greatest hurdle in architecture is The Gap between getting new clients and projects in and securing the financial commitment to fuel the entire process.The best way to bridge The Gap is with powerful high-end concept designs drawings presented as soon as possible. We have learned this through 17 years of experience.There is tremendous value in collaborating with innovative architects.
Who We Are…
We are an online freelance collaborative concept design studio.
What We Do…
We specialize in delivering high-end professional concept design drawings and plans, within 1 to 4 days. (Not to be confused by final renderings, which come later).These concept design drawings ignite the design process and impress the client, who is not expecting to see this level of a presentation so early in the process.
How we do it…
We blend expert design and software skills, using a combination of cutting-edge programs to achieve our results
The Practicalities of Working with Us…
The journey starts with a 30-minute free online consultation to explore needs and opportunities.Should there be a collaboration opportunity, fees are quoted and confirmed as per scope of the work required.We use Up-work to ensure accountability and security as far as payments and work delivery.