To ensure you find an architect who is capable of bringing your dream of a stylish extension to life, there are a few things you may want to consider. After all, building projects are expensive and take a long time to complete. Plus, once it’s complete, it’s not easy to change it if you don’t like it. To help find the right architect that can build the stylish extension you dream of, the below can assist.

Define What It Is That You Want

Before seeing any architect, it helps to have an idea of what you’re looking to create. Whether you have made some rough drawings of what your remodelled extension will look like—collected snippets of buildings and extensions from magazines for inspiration. Or noted the facilities you’ll need, such as sockets for electrical goods or access to the garage. The more information you have ready to present to an architect, the better chance you’ll have at directing an architect to create the home expansion you envision.

Preview The Architectures Previous Work

A tell-tale sign that alerts you whether you’re on to a winning architect is by looking at their previous work. With portfolios of imagery and videos to flick through, you’ll gain a concrete idea of whether they can design the extension you want. Looking at architecture’s previous projects, from drawing to creation, can also give you ideas and inspiration for your own extension.

Work Within Budget 

The budget is something you’ll need to stick to avoid falling into unnecessary debt. In turn, it’s essential your chosen architecture and home builder respects this budget, to deter overspending. 

Ask for quotes from the offset from architects you’re interested in using. And determine whether it’s a price you can afford to pay before initiating a deal. 

Is There Room For Collaboration?

If you want to be a part of the process, you may want to first clarify with the architects you contact whether that’s possible. 

Each architect is different. Some specialize (and work best) when creating fantastic designs without any client input. In cases such as this, the client tends to be happy with relinquishing control. 

In contrast, other architects are happy to work with you through their design process and take on board your ideas. 

Does The Architect Understand Your Concept?

Suppose an architect cannot understand elements about the extension you’re hoping to build the architect, or thinks your idea is impossible. In both cases, there are solutions. If you’re planning on working collaboratively, there will need to be adjustments in your communication to understand one another better. In this scenario, it helps to be open to the architect’s suggestions. 

However, if you feel as though the architect isn’t listening, or you both clash on certain areas of the design, it may be wise to seek an architecture elsewhere.

To help you figure out which architect is equipped to make your homes’ new dream attachment come true, feel free to use the pointers above for guidance. For more information about home builders be sure to check out Carlisle Homes.

Published by HOLR Magazine.