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Design
The design phase is a critical stage in the development of a construction project, where the vision for a building or infrastructure takes shape through detailed planning and specifications. This phase typically encompasses several key disciplines, each contributing to the overall functionality, safety, and aesthetics of the project. Here’s an overview of what each aspect involves:
Design Phases
Design Fees
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.):
1.) Class A (Single A) or Standard Design
​1 - Storey or Bungalow House / Building: PhP30,000 - PhP50,000
2 - Storey House / Building: PhP40,000 - PhP65,000
3 - Storey House / Building: PhP50,000 - PhP70,000
4 - Storey House / Building and Above: PhP60,000 - PhP100,000 and up
​​Class A (Single A) design may include: Architectural/Civil Engineering Design
Structural
Electrical
Plumbing Plans,
Specifications and Bill of Materials
Note: Interior 3D Perspective and Geotechnical Soil Test (Required for 3 - storey / floor and above) is not included in this package. (Please see fees below.)
2.) Class AA (Double A) or Standard Design + 3D Interior of Main Rooms​
1 - Storey or Bungalow House / Building: PhP60,000 - PhP90,000
2 - Storey House / Building: PhP70,000 - PhP100,000
3 - Storey House / Building: PhP80,000 - PhP110,000
4 - Storey House / Building and Above: PhP90,000 - PhP110,000 and up
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Class AA (Double A) Design may include all the features mentioned in the Class A Package
Note: Interior 3D Perspective of Living , Dining, Kitchen, Master Bedroom and Master Toilet and Bath. Geotechnical Soil Test (Required for 3 - storey / floors and above) is not included in this package. (Please see fees below.)
3.) Class AAA (Triple A) or Standard Design + 3D Interior of All Rooms
​1 - Storey or Bungalow House / Building: PhP80,000 - PhP300,000
2 - Storey House / Building: PhP120,000 - PhP400,000
3 - Storey House / Building: PhP130,000 - PhP450,000
4 - Storey House / Building and Above: PhP150,000 - PhP500,000 and up
Class AAA (Triple A) Design may include all the features mentioned in the Class A Package
Note: Interior 3D Perspective of Living , Dining, Kitchen, Master Bedroom and Master Toilet and Bath. Geotechnical Soil Test (Required for 3 - storey / floors and above) is not included in this package. (Please see fees below.)
4.) Special Engineering and Interior Design Packages​​
Structural Engineering Plans: PhP5,000 - PhP25,000 and up
Electrical Plans: PhP5,000 - PhP25,000
Plumbing Plans: PhP5,000 - PhP25,000
Mechanical Plans: PhP5,000 - PhP25,000
Interior Perspective Plans: PhP10,000 - PhP50,000 and up
Geotechnical Soil Test Report (For 3 storey structures and above): PhP25,000 - PhP80,000 and up
Geodetic Lot Plan and Vicinity Map: PhP2,000
Feng Shui Planning including Kua Number and Eight Mansions Theory Computations: Starts at PhP20,000
Design Process (Approximately 5 - 9 weeks)
STEP 1
First Meeting at our Office and Data gathering
To design efficiently, 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.
STEP 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 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 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 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.
Design Process (Approximately 5 - 9 weeks)
STEP 1
First Meeting at our Office and Data gathering
To design efficiently, 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.
STEP 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 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 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 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.