ABOUT US
Vision & mission
Our mission continues to design high quality environments through a collaborative and interactive process with our clients and partners.
We are guided by integrity to create designs that will last and be loved. This is a challenge in a world that is ever changing. We accomplish this by attention to details in ways that encourage the highest levels of flexibility, durability, performance and appreciation.
Our vision is driven by a consistent approach emboiled in our philosophy that consciously brings a moral dimension to our work and takes the form of our initiatives in our architecture vision.
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We aim to greatly enhance the long-term effectiveness of our clients businesses through innovate design solutions, consulting services and superb delivery.
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Our work based on design excellence, budget and programme control, and achievement of architectural design quality. We work closely together to ensure the best results are achieved through a synthesis of concept, beauty and functional integration.
Our services
From the initiation of a project to the very end, our philosophy is built around keeping our clients involved, allowing a “hands on” approach for our clients.
At the start of a project, the Archidomo team first identifies the specific programmatic requirements and then establishes clear objectives for the project.
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As we progress to each stage of the project, clients are presented with design solutions and asked for input and feedback before we proceed to the next project stage.
This process allows us to maintain client involvement throughout the duration of the project and to refine design solutions in each phase so that the project can be tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.
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Focused on the idea that a collaborative approach to design leads to a built solution attuned to its purpose, as well as the broader issues of image and context.
Our method of designing begins by working closely with the client and our design team to understand, in-depth, the written and unwritten program and the complexities of the site.
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Sustainable, sensible design
We Design for a Sustainable Future through innovation, creative designs, technical strength, collaboration and financial responsibility.
Our commitment to sustainable design as a resource for all of our projects. We have our own sustainable strategic plan and minimal sustainable goals for all projects.
We believe that sustainable design and environmental responsibility begins on a personal level and we strive to reduce our impact on the planet every day.
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At Archidomo, sustainable design embodies our core mission to build communities that enrich and enhance quality of life and the surrounding environment. We achieve this through a rich collaborative process where clients and designers work together to envision a better world.
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More than just being green, we believe sustainable design is systems thinking – design that integrates all aspects of building, landscape and community into a unified whole and strikes a balance between the human and natural ecosystems.
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Design process stages
Stage 1 - Initial evaluation
Stage 2 - Schematic design
Review Program - Review the Client’s Program of Requirements and other information furnished by the Client and the characteristics of the site.
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Programming - Provide analyses of the Client’s needs and prepare a written Requirements Report.
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Project References - Prepare architectural examples with similar characteristics of the Project.
Stage 3 - Design development
Design Development Documents - Based on the Client’s approved schematic design documents and agreed Estimate of Construction Cost, and any Client’s authorization of adjustments in the Project requirements, design development documents, drawings and other documents to describe the size and character of the Project.
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Update Estimate of Construction Cost - Prepare and submit to the Client for approval an updated Estimate of Construction Cost.
Preliminary Concept Design - The Architect shall prepare for the Client’s approval a preliminary concept design illustrating the scale and relationship of the Project components.
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Schematic Design Documents - Based on the Client’s approval of the preliminary concept design, schematic design documents to illustrate the scale and character of the Project and how the parts of the Project functionally relate to each other.
Stage 4 - Construction documents
Drawings and Specifications - Based on the Client’s approved design development documents and agreed updated Estimate of Construction Cost, prepare for Client’s review and approval, Construction Documents consisting of drawings and specifications setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the Project.
Stage 5 - Bidding
Stage 6 - Construction administration
Bidding/Negotiation - Following the Client’s approval of the Construction Documents and the latest agreed Estimate of Construction Cost: assemble and provide bid documents to bidders, monitor and respond to enquiries regarding bid requirements, prepare and process addenda during bidding, arrange for receipt of bids, opening of bids, comparative review and report results for Client’s direction on award. Assist the Client with construction contract negotiations, prepare construction contracts and assemble construction contract documents for signature by the contracting parties.
General Review - Provide General Review services during construction; examine, evaluate and report upon representative samples of the Work; keep the Client informed of the progress and quality of the Work; report defects and deficiencies in the Work observed during the course of the site reviews; and report in writing to the Client, contractor and chief building official.
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Site Meetings - Attend site meetings with contractor, major sub-contractors and Consultants, where appropriate, to review the progress of the Work.