Abode Designers - creating the spaces we live in

architecture
(say arki-tekcher)
noun the art of designing buildings

design awards

NATIONAL:
•2001 Duncan Residence: Finalist
Residential Alterations & Additions
• 2004 The Trading Post: finalist
Commercial / Industrial

REGIONAL:
• 1999 Fordyce Residence: Finalist
  Residential Alterations & Additions
• 2001 Duncan Residence: Winner
  Residential Alterations & Additions
• 2002 Diamond Offices: Winner
  Commercial & Interiors
• 2002 Diamond Offices: Winner
  Colour Award

Abode Designers are Architectural Designers based in the Coromandel Peninsular and specialise in New Residential projects (urban + multi-unit + lifestyle + rural) / Alterations + Additions / House Plans / Working Drawings + Specifications.
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RESIDENTIAL
• Urban • Multi-Unit • Lifestyle • Rural

CONCEPTdesigns • SKETCHplans • WORKINGdrawings
3Dimaging • PROJECTmanagement

Being the cheapest is not our goal: creating outstanding architecture is
We want you to enjoy the process and be proud of the result.

design process

• you give us a call
• we will meet with you
• you outline the objectives, budget + direction
• we listen / form a project brief + provide a written fees proposal / contract
• you sign a copy
• we get creative... involving you as we progress... then technical... involving others
(engineers / surveyors) as necessary... and where required we can also provide
project management services
• you pay as each stage progresses:
• Our fees will reflect the extent of our involvement / expertise & the level of project complexity
• Accounts are to be paid when due

• Concept designs (formulation of ideas)
• Sketch plans (design development / costings)
• 3D imaging (perspectives & fly throughs)
• Working drawings + specifications (the boring, but necessary technical bits)
• Project management (apply for consents &/or oversee tendering +/or observe construction)