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   Historical References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