Construction insights and project documentation

Neighbour consent and a neighbour’s position in a permit procedure are different questions. A project needs a review of its effects, the required agreements and local planning conditions. Living next door does not explain every procedural right or required consent. Participation and a legal interest The relevant legal interest concerns the protection of legally recognised […]

A geotechnical report is an important input for foundation design. It gives the designer information about soil, groundwater and conditions at the site. The building can then be designed around the actual ground rather than an assumption based on its appearance. What a geotechnical report explains Similar-looking sites can contain different layers and behave differently […]

Construction supervision follows execution against the design and applicable requirements. Additional work, such as financial monitoring, needs a clear contractual scope. Defining both parts before construction helps the client understand what support is included. Core construction supervision The supervisor follows the quality of work and its compliance with the relevant documentation. Products, materials and supporting […]

This interior design project transformed a penthouse apartment on the Slovenian coast. The client wanted a shabby chic atmosphere with carefully selected furniture and details. The former family home was adapted into a boutique apartment for business and holiday stays. Interior design around a specific brief The brief included a preference for natural materials and […]

Project documentation develops through several connected stages. A clear brief, reliable parcel information and an agreed commission provide a useful starting point. Each later stage should build on decisions that have already been coordinated. Prepare a useful first meeting Bring the location, parcel details and any existing documents. Planning information from the municipality helps explain […]

A standard house plan can help you define a preferred size, layout and appearance. It still needs to be checked against your parcel and requirements. Our practice aims to adapt the solution to the client rather than asking the client to fit an unsuitable layout. Adapting a standard house plan Possible changes include a garage, […]

Structural calculations establish how the load-bearing system responds to the relevant actions. The results must be carried through into drawings that explain the members, connections and reinforcement. A calculation and a construction drawing are parts of the same design. Structural calculations and the construction set We prepare structural documentation for masonry, reinforced concrete, timber and […]

A building permit starts with an examination of the land and the proposed construction. The client’s wishes must be coordinated with planning conditions, access, services and property rights. Detailed design is more useful once these initial questions are understood. Develop the design in clear stages We review the parcel, spatial plan and information about existing […]