OUR DESIGN PROCESS

Step 1

Ensure preliminaries are in order

Before beginning any sort of building project, you need to confirm the following:

1. Site secured – unfortunately, we cannot commence a design contract without a site that is owned by the client.

2. Site survey obtained – If you’re hoping to build a duplex, it’s helpful to note whether your property falls to the front or rear, whether there are any easements and the approximate site area.

3. Preliminary assessment for a duplex – if considering a duplex, it’s helpful to call Council to ask whether you could build a duplex on your site and if there may be any zoning issues.

4. Budget agreed – you’re clear on your total budget for the project and are on the same page as your project partners (if applicable).

Step 2

Initial phone call

A member of our team will give you a call to find out a bit more about your project. They’ll ask a range of questions like:

  • What is your desired outcome? Optimize for capital, rental income or lifestyle?

  • Do you have a site survey?

  • What’s the approximate area and frontage of your site?

  • Does your property fall to the front or rear?

  • Are there any easements on your property?

  • When would you like to commence the project?

  • What’s the approximate budget you have in mind?

Step 3

Initial meeting and Strategic Assessment + Report

Initial meeting and sign design contract
You’ll meet with some of the Meesterwerk to discuss the following:

  • Project Strategy

  • Project Objectives

  • Project Deliverables.

It’s also a great chance for you to raise any questions you may have regarding the build or design and to get a feel for Meesterwerk as your Architects.

Step 4

Design concepts

Working to maximise the best aspects of your block and conversations from the initial meeting, we’ll draft a recommended path forward.

  • Desired floorplan and layout

  • Desired level of finishes

  • Desired timeframe

  • Desired budget - project success relies on clear constraints and deliverables

  • Site conditions (neighbours and adjoining properties, easements local Council controls, street access, sewer and stormwater issues)

Once you’ve approved the first design concept, we will send it to our external consultants for feedback. External consultants include Structural engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Lighting designers, Pool specialists, Spa specialists, Landscape architects, and Town Planners.

Step 5

Pre-construction

Following approval of your design, we commence the pre-construction stage.

This stage involves specifying all of the finishes for your project so that we can create an efficient build process and minimise any unforeseen financial costs or time delays.

Step 6

Construction commences

At this stage of the process, we have all of the inputs we require.

We invite you to attend six site meetings throughout the construction stage to watch your dream home come to life.

Step 7

Handover and aftercare

Following completion of the construction, Meesterwerk undertake a thorough defecting process to ensure your home is ready for you to move in.

Following handover, our aftercare manager will be on hand to manage general maintenance, landscaping, and cleaning.

Some considerations before we begin…

  1. Desirable priorities – what would you really like to include?

  2. How will you define this project as a success?

  3. How many bedrooms are required?

  4. How many bathrooms are required?

  5. How many living spaces are required?

  6. Do you wish to include a study room or media room?

  7. Do you wish to include a butlers’ pantry in addition to
    the kitchen?

  8. Do you require a open or closed garage and/or a workshop?

  9. Critical priorities – what is non-negotiable?