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DEVELOPMENTS
& URBAN DESIGN
THE PROCESS
WORK STAGES EXPLAINED
CMAI Architects offer a Full Development & Urban Design Service [100%] based on the architectural work stages as per the summary below but can also perform a Partial Service (per work stage) on the client’s request.
WORK STAGE 01: INCEPTION (2%)
Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with regards to:
The client’s brief
Budgetary constraints
Consultant team
Project programme
Methods of contracting
The site and rights and constraints
A site visit is conducted, the SITE ANALYSED, BRIEF defined & a BASE PLAN prepared
Example of Stage 01 Documentation:
STAGE 02: CONCEPT & VIABILITY (15%)
Prepare an initial design and advise on:
The intended space provisions and planning relationships
Proposed materials and intended building services
The technical and functional characteristics of the design
Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of land
Review the anticipated costs of the project
Review the project programme
By critically analysing the context and terrain, CMAI uses its unique system of layering, coupled with years of experience and expertise to develop a CONCEPT SDP (Site Development Plan).
Example of Stage 02 Documentation:
STAGE 03: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (20%)
Confirm the scope and complexity
Review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities
Develop the design, construction system, materials and components
Incorporate and co-ordinate all services and the work of consultants
Review the design, costing and programme with the consultants
The Urban Design is developed at a NEIGBORHOUD SCALE (street block level) - DEFINING THE CHARACTER OF THE PUBLIC REALM through Building Typologies & placement; Road, street and pathway design; Civic & open space design as well as Street Furniture design.
SDP (Site Development Plan) at SKETCH PLAN LEVEL
Example of Stage 03 Documentation:
STAGE 04: Documentation & Procurement
4.1 AUTHORITY SUBMISSION (10%)
Co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination
Prepare specifications for the works
Review the costing and programme with the consultants
Obtain the client’s authority and submit documents for approval
SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS include: Masterplan (Site Development Plan for submission) for Subdivision Plan purposes, Urban Design Framework, Development Parameters, outline for zoning scheme.
Example of Stage 4.1 Documentation:
4.2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION & CALL FOR TENDERS (20%)
Obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works
Obtain offers for the execution of the works
Evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract
Prepare the contract documentation and arrange the signing of the building contract
Prepare CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION for landscaping and open & civic space design.
Example of Stage 4.2 Documentation:
STAGE 05: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & SITE INSPECTION (30%)
Administer the building contract
Give possession of the site to the contractor
Issue construction documentation
Initiate and/or check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation
Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building contract, or fulfil the obligations provided for in other forms of contract
Issue the certificate of practical completion
Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate
INSPECT the WORKS & ADMINISTER the CONTRACT
STAGE 06: CLOSE OUT - PROJECT HANDOVER (3%)
Facilitate the PROJECT CLOSE-OUT including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operation of the project
After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architectural professional shall issue the certificates related to contract completion
Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contactor and sub-contractor
ADDITIONAL SERVICE
MARKETING MATERIAL
As an additional service, CMAI assists with creating MATERIAL for MARKETING purposes.
This service runs parallel but is separate from the standard development planning process and includes sales sheets, renders for billboards and fly overs
