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Design Process

The Design Process followed by Architects Ring & Associates has a number of defined stages to ensure a thoroughly planned outcome is reached for the client with a minimum of design changes and objections.  This process has provided us with a consistent ability to get projects approved in what is a sometimes difficult planning environment.

DESIGN STAGES

  1. GATHERING INFORMATION

    Brief
    Site Survey
    Traffic Analysis
    Surrounding Sites i.e. Location factors
    Climatic Considerations
    Development Restrictions i.e. Plot Ratios
    Economic Factors
    Building Regulations
    Historical References

  2. ANALYSIS / DEFINING CONSTRAINTS

    Plan areas required
    Relationships
    Site analysis
    Amount of parking required
    Extent of services required
    Relevant Symbolism

  3. EXPLORATION OF IDEAS

    Challenge Constraints
    Generate plan relationship alternatives
    Fundamental circulation alternatives
    Fundamental services alternatives
    Desired symbolism

  4. REFINING OF IDEAS

    Examine alternatives
    Reimpose priority constraints
    Give preference to various ideas

DESIGN DETAILS

  1. SITE SURVEY
    1. Site Meeting
    2. Measure Building
    3. Visit ACT Planning Land Authority
    4. Visiting Building Section
    5. Deposit Plans
    6. Field Notes
  2. SITE ANALYSIS
    1. Relationships
    2. Site Analysis
    3. Extent of Services Required
    4. Traffic Analysis
    5. Surrounding Sites
    6. Location Factors
    7. Plan Areas Required
  3. SITE APPRECIATION
    1. Relationship to site
    2. 'Genuius Loci'
  4. BUILDING OF A MODEL

    Model making techniques
    3D Computer Modelling

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