Pre-Design, and Schematic Design

A client meets with an architect and together they  define the purpose and basic requirements for the building, known as its program. An architect may also provide other pre-design services such master planning and historic research on existing building or building site.

General design ideas, or concepts, are presented and developed with client feedback into schematic design, which provides a rough sketch how the building will be organised and what the building will look like. This process ensures that the building requirements are clearly understood well before construction documents are produced.

During this highly interactive phase, an architect  helps  the client make the  most informed decision possible from the very beginning of the project. The architect can also help the client  identify opportunities,  cost savings, and extra value in  the project  of which  he or she may not have fully been aware.