Homebuilders and home interiors
Own home is a considerable investment and prior to actual building process it is important to define what are the goals and how they are best achieved. We help finding the design and functional solutions in controlled manner, thus avoiding interfering the building process for solving unforeseen problems. Building costs are also mainly determined during decision process for design. Building shape and size in addition to site layout further determine costs. In renewals the amount of alterations in building service technology and load bearing structures affect the budget considerably.
Design services
Architectural design determines overall appearance and the spatial solution. It confirms that the entity is according to objectives and also that functionality and esthetics are as required. Interior design is used to further characterize spaces with more personality and in more detailed scale. Different tasks can be included in the same project together or they can be done separately. Project size can vary from a few hours work to extensive design package.
Current legislation in Finland requires that all building processes requiring building permit also involve a chief designer, who is in charge of the whole design and planning process. She/he is also the contact person with city authorities. Our office is able to provide all required chief designer tasks.
Design content and required time
Design is a multiphased process and it’s accuracy develops according to needs. Sketch design gives shape to dreams, building approval drawings are used to inform the city authorities and working drawings are used for actual building process. Our office has contacts with construction and hvac engineers as well as contractors which unables us to offer larger co-operation or merely give useful tips of skilled professionals.
The active time of private house design process varies -depending of the assignment content- from a few weeks up to a few months. However it is worth reserving substantially more time to it because during the process several decision making is required from the client and it can be time consuming. Architect naturally doesn’t make the final decisions but instead develops solutions according to given objectives. At it’s best this joint effort results in unique and highly personalized design solutions that fit our clients perfectly.
Design cost
Typically the architectural design cost for a private house is only a few percents of the total building cost. By sending your contact information and a request to the office e-mail address info@arkmeri.fi you will in return receive examples of costs for different types of assignments.
If you come up with any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact. We can also of course give a bid for design right away if you have already determined the basics of your project like assignment content, project size, timetable and planning regulations. Inquiring planning situation can naturally also be part of the assignment.
