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ARCVISA STUDIO

We are a dynamic architectural firm that prides itself on creating beautiful unique spaces specific to each client’s vision. Architectural design should facilitate human activity while providing a harmonious environment for the cohabitation of the surrounding natural elements. Architecture is a social art that provides a sense of place or being, inspiring people, promoting well-being, and offering spaces where a person may be at peace with themselves.

Our team is all about developing design concepts and ideas using a technical understanding of the brief at hand. We believe a refined architectural design requires a process of growth and elimination in order to achieve the best possible outcome and exceed our client’s expectations. Creative thinking is what we as a team pride ourselves on together with extensive research of innovative approaches in using new age products and materials.

OUR SERVICES

Arcvisa Studio embraces all forms of architecture with true passion, providing a wide range of integrated design. Our services include full or partial architectural services to best suit each client’s requirements. Full Stage – Professional Architectural Design Process & Services: Arcvisa Studio embraces all forms of architecture with true passion, providing a wide range of integrated design. Our services include full or partial architectural services to best suit each client’s requirements.

Full Stage – Professional Architectural Design Process & Services:

Stage 1: Inception

Initial meet and greet. Receive and report on the client’s requirements regarding the client's brief; site location and orientation, rights and constraints; budgetary constraints, and the need for consultants.

Stage 2: Concept and Viability (Architectural Design & Concept Sketches)

Prepare an initial design and advise on: The intended space provisions and planning relationships; proposed materials and intended building services; the functional characteristics of the design and check to the conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of land.

Stage 3: Architectural Design Development

Develop the design by Confirming the scope and complexity; review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities; develop the design construction systems, materials, and components; incorporate services and the work of the consultants; Review the design and costings with consultants.

Stage 4: Documentation & Procurement

4.1 Prepare documentation needed for local authority/council submission which included: Co-coordinating technical documentation with the relevant consultants; prepare specifications for the works; review the costing and program with the consultants; obtain the clients' authority and submit documentation to local authorities for approval.

4.2 Complete construction/working drawing documentation and proceed to call for tenders which include:

The client’s authority to prepare documents for the execution of the works; obtain offers for the execution of the works; evaluate offers and recommend the use of a building contract; contract documentation is then prepared and arrangements made for the signing of the building contract.

Stage 5: Construction

Stages 5 and 6 are optional and are sometimes excluded from the architectural service provided.

The architectural service provided for this stage comprises of the administration of the building contract and includes: Handing over the site to the appointed contractor; issue a set of construction documentation; monitor sub-contractors design and documentation; monitor works on site according to the design and contract documentation; perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal-agent, as set out in the JBCC building agreements or similar approved contract; issue the certificate of practical completion; assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate from the relevant local authority.

Stage 6: Close Out

The final stage of this process is the closeout of the project, which includes: The preparation of the necessary documentation for the completion and handover of the project; the architect shall issue the certificate related to the contract completion after the contractor’s obligations regarding the building contract are fulfilled; operating instruction manuals are made available to facilitate a smooth handover and operation of all systems in place; provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings and guarantees by the contractor and sub-contractors.