architecture
(say arki-tekcher)
noun the art of designing buildings

design awards

NATIONAL:
2001 Duncan Residence: Finalist
  Residential Alterations & Additions
2004 The Trading Post: finalist
  Commercial / Industrial

REGIONAL:
1999 Fordyce Residence: Finalist
  Residential Alterations & Additions
2001 Duncan Residence: Winner
  Residential Alterations & Additions
2002 Diamond Offices: Winner
  Commercial & Interiors
2002 Diamond Offices: Winner
  Colour Award

Abode Designers are
Architectural Designers based in the
Lower North Island, and specialise in New Residential projects (especially on rural and lifestyle properties), Shipping Container Housing, Alterations and Additions, House Plans and Working Drawings & Specifications.

.Abode Designers will initially
meet with you FREE of charge.

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RESIDENTIAL • LIFESTYLE • RURAL • COMMERCIAL

CONCEPTdesigns • SKETCHplans • WORKINGdrawings
3Dimaging • PROJECTmanagement

design process

• you give us a call
• we will initially meet with you free of charge
• you outline the objectives, budget & direction
• we listen / form a project brief & provide a written job proposal (ie quote / contract)
• you sign a copy & pay a 10% deposit
• we get creative... involving you as we progress... then technical... involving others
  (engineers / surveyors) as necessary... and where required we can also provide
   project management services
• you pay as each stage progresses:
• Our fees will reflect the extent of our involvement / expertise & the level of project complexity
• Accounts are to be paid when due

• Concept designs (formulation of ideas)
• Sketch plans (design development / costings)
• 3D imaging (perspectives & fly throughs)
• Working drawings + specifications (the boring, but necessary technical bits)
• Project management (apply for consents &/or oversee tendering &/or observe construction)

 

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