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Talha Shahid Architects & Associates specializes in a variety of project types, including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial.
We begin with an initial consultation to understand your requirements, preferences, and budget.
We then provide you with a design fee quote. Once both parties agree on terms and conditions, we start with the site analysis and design concept development.
The complete Design Phase has three stages:
1- Schematic Design Phase: This stage is primarily about zoning, volumetric composition of spaces, and preliminary floor planning. Once this stage is approved by the client, we proceed onto the next stage.
2- Design Development Phase: In this stage, we work on Elevation and its elements. After thorough discussions with the clients and refinement of the facade and floor plans, we move on to the next stage.
3- Construction Documents Phase: Once both the floor planning and elevation design is finalized and approved by the client, we start working on the Structure Design and M.E.P Working Sets.
Through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and design revisions, we tailor every aspect of the project to your needs.
We encourage clients to have open discussions about their ideas with us and do brain-storming sessions with us so we can understand your ideas and preferences.
Clear communication and detailed discussions with the architect is the key to making the service provider understand what you are looking for.
No, we do not provide free initial design concepts. Developing a design concept requires time, expertise, and thorough analysis, which is why it is offered as a paid service. This ensures we dedicate the necessary attention to creating a design that aligns with your needs and vision.
We typically charge at per/sqft of covered area basis, but we can also provide you a lump-sum quote based on the scope of work.
Fee payments are typically divided into four phases:
1- Advance
2- Conclusion of Schematic Design Phase (2D Floor Planning Phase)
3- Conclusion of 3D Volumetric Design (3D Elevation Design Phase)
4- Upon Deliverance of Final Working Sets.
If you're not satisfied with the initial design, we revise it based on your feedback to ensure it aligns with your expectations.
We dedicatedly work on the projects at hand and provide iterations until the satisfaction of the client with the design.
The duration varies depending on the project's nature, complexity, size and scale. Also, the timeline of the design phase depends on the client's satisfaction and the revisions.
For a residential project, the architectural design process can take 1-3 months (depending on the size) to conclude the complete design process. And with the inclusion of Interior Design in the scope of work as well, then it can take 5-7 months or more as well.
Yes, we typically provide a couple of concepts during the early design stage for you to choose from or combine elements.
Once the design is finalized, we move to preparation of detailed drawings, cost estimation, and preparation for construction.
Yes, we assist clients in handling all necessary building approvals and permissions from local authorities. As service providers, we are responsible for addressing any issues or errors in the submittals.
Yes, we regularly visit the site to ensure the project is executed according to the design and specifications.
We also provide online supervision via digital means i.e. Whatsapp Video, Google Meet, Skype etc.
Also, it is the responsibility of the client/owner to get the on-site construction and labour work approved by the architect. A project is always successful when there is great team work between client, architect and the contractor.
Yes, absolutely. We assist in selecting materials, finishes, and fixtures that align with your design vision and budget.
Yes, we work with a trusted network of contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure quality and efficiency and can refer them to you as per need.