Our Services

The architectural service is based on a very basic and rational approach to the project. It follows an understandable process that structures the systematic progression through the various stages of realistic project evaluation, planning and development that all parties can agree to and practically work with.

The architect and client mutually participate in identifying the project objectives and parameters in order to develop a comprehensive project brief.

Where the scope or level of complexity of the project requires a professional team of consultants to be involved, Arcon Africa shall advise the client accordingly and coordinate the participation and involvement of the members of the team in order to develop the preferred solution according to the objectives stated in the brief.

With particulars reference to projects in remote locations, custom design solutions are developed based on a practical analysis and understanding of site constraints, availability of services and materials, accessibility and related logistics of construction.

 

Standard Services

Work Stage 1: Project appraisal and definition:

  • Development of the brief

  • Investigate site conditions

  • Investigate planning and statutory regulations

  • Evaluate expectations against realistic budget

  • Advise client on need for appointment of other consultants

  • Advise on methods of contracting

Work Stage 2: Design Concept:

  • Conceptual development of layouts and space

  • Evaluate against budget

  • Evaluate project programme

Work Stage 3: Detailed Design Development

  • Resolve structural aspects, building systems and components

  • Building information modelling, renders and detailed design study

  • Incorporate designs by other consultants

  • Site development

Work Stage 4: Technical documentation:

  • Construction drawings & schedules

  • Coordinate documentation by other consultants

  • Prepare documents to obtain offers for construction

Stage 5: Contract Administration end Inspection:

  • Obtain approval from authorities

  • Receive and report on offers for construction

  • Arrange building contract and documents

  • Site handover

  • Regular inspections and contract administration

  • Evaluate progress and issue payment certificates

  • Practical & Works completion certificate

  • Final site handover

Supplementary Services:

The following services do not form part of the standard services described in work sage 1 to 5 and require special additional work:

Special Studies and Designs

  • Town planning / urban design

  • Master site planning of future buildings related to current works

  • Landscape designs / coordination

  • Promotional material

  • Art work and graphics

  • Architectural models

  • Operational and production layouts

Existing Premises

  • Surveys and inspections

  • Measuring up and preparation of drawings

  • Studies regarding historical buildings

  • Detailing of restorations

Special Administrative Services

  • Cost management or managed contracts where a quantity surveyor has not been appointed

  • Extended and detailed inspection of the works involving the employment of a clerk of works to be permanently on site

  • Services arising from insolvency or liquidation of a party related to the building contract

  • Services concerning disputes and litigation associated with the project

  • Maintenance and operating manuals

  • Special project management services

  • Mutually agreed additional services