XENO-URBAN
ARCHITECTS
VIABILITY ASSESSMENT SERVICE
Our project viability assessment service exists to give clients an inexpensive, commitment-free way of getting a research-backed expert opinion, allowing our clients to minimise the usual risk of appointing an architect without a full understanding of the risks and limitations relevant to their project.
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The process results in a detailed report (+/- 14 pages) outlining:
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Legal restrictions & limitations on the property
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Various design and approval processes which will be necessary
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Which other consultants (if any) need to be appointed
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Estimated building costs
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Estimated timelines for various parts of the project
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General advice and recommended changes to the brief
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A full quotation for architectural services necessary for the recommended way forward
In the case of multiple sites under consideration, we are able to compare and advise to help identify the best possible site for a project. All advise is based on a researched analysis using all the legal documentation and information which we are able to obtain for the property in question. Any such documentation is also issued to the client for their own use as part of the process. This would typically include Surveyor General Diagrams, Zoning Information, Previously Approved Plans, etc.
The Viability Assessment prevents clients from committing to a full architectural appointment without first having all the information needed to decide on the best way forward, if any, for their specific project. It also allows potential clients to experience our professional service before they appoint us for the full project and should the client not want to appoint us, all the relevant information can be kept for other architects to quote more accurately on.
Included:
A Face-Face Meeting
This is most ideally done on site, but we can also do online video meetings for clients who are not locally based. Follow-up meetings, where needed as part of the rest of the process, are also included.
Design & Approval Processes
We determine and list all the various design and approval processes necessary for the project. These are explained in more detail.
Construction Costs
Using the estimated areas, we will guid you in formulating a realistic project budget range based on the current going rate for similar projects in the area.
Site Information
We obtain various documents like SG diagrams, zoning maps, environmental protection maps, site slope diagrams or contours, etc. These are site specific and can be kept by the client. They are used to analyse the site thoroughly.
Consultant Requirements
We will provide comprehensiv information on the full list of consulatnats that will be needed to complete your project, along with advice and fee estimates.
Timelines
We will help you to estimate realistic timelines including milestones for all the various stages of the project.
Legal Restrictions/ Limits
We look at the site information in the context of building codes and municipal by-laws to identify possible legal hurdles related to the project.
Project Size
We will work with you to turn your specific space requirements into a realistic area estimate for the building.
Advice & Quote
We also include general advice which we believe is in the interest of the project.
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With the full and agreed scope, a complete and accurate quotation is also done for all the architectural services involved with the project.
If you are only looking for the site information documents for your property, we have created a specialised Site Information Service just for that purpose. Click on the button along side to find out more.
Click the button and fill out our Viability Assessment for and we will automatically start the process for your project!
Pricing
Pricing starts from R2900,00 but we encourage you to contact us to confirm pricing as the price can be higher depending on the type of project and site in question.
