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Our Process
With our in-house building arm we ensure strong collaboration across all stages of the design and build. The aim is to achieve the right aesthetics, functions, ‘vibes’ of the place and even down to the finer details.
What were designed and signed off goes through thorough study with trade specialists, sub contractors, a whole team of our own technical and project managers who have worked with us through the last 16 years.
From what are the correct details, do we really need that shadow line, what are other material alternative to meet your budget, how do we achieve that 3d design effect with the seamless marble stone wall, how to avoid those ugly tile gaps, for example the technical details of each project continues even after design sign-off to get it 'right'.
Through a participatory and collaborative relationship with the Client we work to understand expectations work towards achieving the final dream project.
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Schedule a Chat
A 1-hour design feasibility consultation with our founders Mil or Edward. This can be done through VC online or in person at our office.
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Let's Get Started
Signing of Design Contract to appoint us. Once appointed we will kick off with a 2-hour on-boarding design consultation meeting to finalize the client’s Brief, lifestyle concepts, preferred moods or styles, and any detailed requirements.
This is when we will need to fully understand the client’s lifestyle requirements from their dreams, needs, personal collections, hobbies, to fengshui requirements of each of their family member.
Design Meetings, Schematic Design & Design Development stage
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On-going design meetings and design dialogues continue with the client where we will work on finalizing the concept, layout drawings and 3D renders for signoff
This is referred as Design Stage which normally takes 5 weeks
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We then take the schematic design of your choice and refine the internal layouts and specify key finishes and materials for floors, walls, cabinetry furnitures while defining lighting concepts, M&E requirements, kitchen requirements, storage needs
This includes coordination with structural engineers or even acoustic specialists, if necessary, for projects which require 3rd party consultant’s input. We will advise
Specs & Cost Review
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Final selection of the material selections, finishes, color codes
Costing review, going through every detail for the Client to approve the costings.
This is also when we value engineer the designs by going back to the drawing board to finetune drawings in order to achieve a design and cost balance for the client’s sign-off
It is never about blindly cutting cost, but rather value engineering the project
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Tender stage, Construction Contract Signed
This stage consists of agreeing on the final cost for the built contract. For some projects this includes getting tenders and costings from suppliers, getting the right specialists.
Signing of Construction Cost Contract once all is approved by client
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Fabrication
We execute fabrication detail plans and start material ordering. We review our fabrication plans with our carpenters, tradesmen and specialists to advise on any specialist elements of the project.
Trade Day –On-site measurements and Pre- Enter Site evaluation or Dilapidation report evaluation by our site team
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Site Implementation
Mobilisation to site which includes protection laying and mobilizing our site team and equipment to site. Structural, wet works, electrical works, plumbing works, if any, commence
Cabinetry woodworks and joineries fabrication commences off-site to be delivered to site later for installation
All other contract works will take place simultaneously according to the agreed timeline
We will have weekly site meetings with the client to update progress and ensure quality checks
This is referred as the Mobilization and Site Implementation stage and will normally take 6-8 weeks depending on project complexities. More complex projects will take longer time
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Inspection
Pre-Handover Inspection Day (nearing completion). We have a dedicated day to walk through site with the client and our site team to inspect any deficiencies and resolve them.
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Handover
Hand-over back to client. Commencement of Defect Liability Period