Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Is an architect best and how to choose one 15Feb 26, 2008 6:35 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is an architect best and how to choose one 17Feb 26, 2008 6:53 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is an architect best and how to choose one 19Feb 26, 2008 9:28 pm Quote: Quote: The point is that surely architects should have some idea of the industry they are working in and be able to give rough idea of expected costs, not give advice from an ivory tower. To say brother was p***ed off, was an understatement!!! Quote: They do!!!! Well, this one didn't !!!!! But, Ok, can't judge from one bad experience. As you said, perhaps the key is picking the right architect in the first place. Re: Is an architect best and how to choose one 20Feb 26, 2008 9:45 pm Helyn Quote: 20k Helyn ... my goodness surely it didn't cost that for drawings etc. Did he start the build and then cease when he realized how much it would cost?? Well, I admit this is second hand information, didn't see the payment myself, perhaps brother exagerated or rounded up a tad, however my understanding was that this was solely for architect services, it certainly wasn't for any building as idea got canned before anything got started. The point is that surely architects should have some idea of the industry they are working in and be able to give rough idea of expected costs, not give advice from an ivory tower. To say brother was p***ed off, was an understatement!!! I can understand his annoyance . You would think an architect would have some idea of costs. We've had one good and one bad experience with architects. But I agree in general they have their head in the clouds. Fantasy does not always = reality. Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 11317 I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that basically draw your plans (they own them so you… 8 11739 I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them and so there is moss growing on them. I intend to clean them but was wondering what the… 0 2484 |