The design phase is the most important phase in the process of making your project a reality. It is also the first step. An overdesigned structure could be beautiful but would not materialize because of cost implications. We focus on the following:
- Beauty and overall impact
- Cost and Budget
- Efficiency
- Safety
Experience plays a major role in becoming a great designer. Since we are also builders, we always make it a point that our design is beautiful, efficient, safe and ofcourse, within the budget. Most design firms say they have construction experience yet the design is usually out of budget. Ask them for a portfolio of "ACTUAL BUILT DESIGNS" and they will just show you a couple of projects. Since they only focus mainly on design, they have to charge high so they can recuperate operational expenses in their office. Our company designs and constructs as well. This challenges our designers to design each project beautifully and efficiently.
DESIGN FEE
Our design fee package depends on the complexity and size of the project. Although each project is unique and the fee could vary depending on several factors, for budgetary purposes and to give you an idea of how much it would cost for us to design your project, these are our usual rates (Please remember that should the construction contract be awarded to us, cost of Engineering Design Plans will be deducted from the construction contract cost as discount.):
2-Storey Design Plans(Lot area not more than 200 square meter and not Sloping Lot)
Php 10, 000.00 – Down payment for floor plan layout (2 weeks)
Php 20, 000.00 – Upon approval of floor plan layout, Down payment for 3D Perspective (2 weeks)
Php 15, 000.00 – Upon approval of perspective, down payment for Engineering and Working Drawings (2 weeks
Php 5, 000.00 – Upon acceptance of Printed Plans and Documents (1 week)
Total = PHP 50,000.00
2-Storey Design Plans(Lot area more than 200 square meter/SlopingLot)
Php 15, 000.00 – Down payment for floor plan layout (2 weeks)
Php 20, 000.00 – Upon approval of floor plan layout, Down payment for 3D Perspective (2 weeks)
Php 20, 000.00 – Upon approval of perspective, down payment for Engineering and Working Drawings (2 weeks
Php 5, 000.00 – Upon acceptance of Printed Plans and Documents (1 week)
Total = PHP 60,000.00
3-Storey Design Plans
Php 20, 000.00 – Down payment for floor plan layout (2 weeks)
Php 25, 000.00 – Upon approval of floor plan layout, Down payment for 3D Perspective (2 weeks)
Php 15, 000.00 – Upon approval of perspective, down payment for Engineering and Working Drawings (2 weeks
Php 10, 000.00 – Upon acceptance of Printed Plans and Documents (1 week)
Total = PHP 70,000.00
Package Inclusions:
7 sets Blueprints - Architectural / Civil Engineering Plans signed and sealed
7 sets Blueprints - Structural Plans signed and sealed
7 sets Blueprints - Electrical Plans signed and sealed
7 sets Blueprints - Plumbing Plans signed and sealed
3 sets Bondpaper – Structural Design Analysis and Computations
3 sets Bondpaper – Specifications
3 sets Bondpaper – Bill of Materials
1 set Bondpaper – Cost Estimate for Construction
1 set Photocopy of P.R.C. I.D.s and PTRs signed and sealed of Professionals
Package Exclusions:
Lot Plan by Geodetic Engineer – By lot owner (PhP2,000.00)
Soil Test Report– PhP25,000.00 (For more than 2 storeys)
Sign and Seal for In charge of Construction for Building, Electrical, Structural and Plumbing Permit Forms (ForContractor)
Interior 3D (PhP40,000.00 or 5K per room).
Topographic Survey 26k to 35k ( Required for sloping Lot)
Design Process (Approximately 5 - 9 weeks)
Step 1.1: First Meeting at our Office and Data gathering
To design efficienctly, we would first need to meet you in our office and would need the following inputs and data from you:
- Copy of Title or Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) so we may plot dimensions of your property / lot
- Lot plan or lot dimensions will also do if copy of Title or Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) is not yet available
- Commercial Space, Condominium Unit or Office Space measurements or plans if project is not a house / building
- Room requirements such as bedrooms, toilet and bath, family hall, entertainment room, gym etc.
- Construction Budget so we may tell you early on if the project is feasible or not. The construction budget stated must be the most probable construction budget as any amount that is undervalued or understated will cause the design to be smaller and less elegant. We need an honest amount so that you would be getting what you want early on. This would also avoid revisions or complete do-overs in the design. In case you would be getting a loan, please visit our page on HOME LOANS so you may be able to estimate the loanable amount for your project. You may also visit our page on estimating your project given the number of rooms etc. here : BUILDING CALCULATOR.
- Copy of Subdivision / Administration design restrictions (if needed)
- 20% or P10,000 downpayment should you decide to have our team do a floor and space plan for your property.
Step 1.2: Floor and Space Planning
From the following design data, our team will be designing your project and will start with the floor and space plan including furniture layout so you can better gauge the size of your rooms. Other designers do not include this making their design inefficient (Do you sometimes wonder why electrical outlets are covered by the bed?). This will take approximately 2 week to 3 weeks of back and forth submissions until the floor and space plan will be approved. Probable construction costs will also be monitored as 1st design submissions may be within budget but succeeding design submissions may exceed the construction budget as additions to the plan would naturally entail additional cost. Once the floor and space plans are approved along with the probable construction estimate, and additional of 30% of the design fee is requested as downpayment from the client.
Step 1.3: 3D Perspectives
When floor and space plan are approved as well as probable construction costs are within budget, 3D perspectives will be designed by our team. We would need to know from you the preffered style you want whether modern, contemporary, zen etc. A picture of a house / building you want would help us greatly in designing the 3D of your project. You may google the desired style of your house and select images. You may also check out our gallery of projects (click here). Should you have no inclination, our team will give you several proposals until you decide and approve. This will approximately take 2 week to 3 weeks.
Step 1.4: Engineering Plans and Working Drawings
When Floor and Space Plan along with 3D perspectives are approved, we may then proceed with Engineering Plans and Working Drawings. This may include Structural, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Plans. This will approximately take 2 to 3 weeks. Please take note that we will be needing a Geotechnical Soil Test report (Costs Php25,000 - PhP80,000) should your project consist of 3 floors and above. A roof deck made out of concrete will still be considered a floor. The Geotechnical Soil Test Report is required in applying for Building Permit for 3 storey structures and above. It will also be needed in designing the structural foundations of your structure as it will provide us with the data of the soil your structure rests on such as soil bearing capacity, soil profiles etc. When Engineering and Working Drawings are done and sent (softcopy) to the client, 30% of the design fee is requested as payment prior to printing of plans.
Step 1.5: Printing of Plans and Technical Documents for Building Permit
When planning is done, all plans and technical documents needed are printed then signed and sealed by corresponding professionals. This will approximately take 1 day to 3 days. Upon acceptance of Signed and Sealed Plans and Technical documents by the client, the balance of the design fee is requested as final payment for the design.
You may also check design ideas here below at houzz.com but please do not forget to use our rough estimate building calculator at the bottom to check if the design fits your budget.
You may also try planning your house below usinag a computer (using room planner) and we will check it for compliance of current codes. We will then give you a rough cost estimate for free! (It will just take you an hour or two to learn.)