As an RIBA chartered practice Atelier Regolith follows the RIBA plan of work. We use this as a basis to ensure we deliver a standard of high-quality design and service. Our main involvement is from stages 0-3, this includes, strategic definition, preparation and briefing, concept design, and spatial coordination, this is where the bulk of designing is undertaken through constant review and reflection of the design with input from architect, client, site and regulations. From here we liaise with our contractors and consultants to ensure the design is feasible and still delivers on all aspects of the brief. Atelier Regolith will be with you from the first conversation through till after completion of the building.
A typical timeline is listed below but will be adapted dependent on the buildings specific needs and focuses.
1- You see our work on our website, social media, or in person, and approach us with an idea in mind.
2- We arrange an initial meeting this will be over teleconference software or in person at our office. This will be an opportunity for us to get a better understanding of the aims, expectations, circumstances and styles of the project and for you to understand us. A positive and well-suited relationship will breed cohesive and strong architecture.
3- Once a relationship has been established and an overview of the project has been understood we will start preliminary research of the site and project.
4- We will develop the brief with you and all key parties, a budget will be set, architects fees will be established and all parties’ responsibilities will be highlighted and agreed.
5- One of Atelier Regolith’s directors will attend the site to understand the aspects in person, here we will meet you to discuss the initial thoughts, ideas and impressions of the site.
6- Specific site survey into materiality, this is where we understand the opportunities relating to the material types and quantities that are available to us on your site.
7- Contact and connections will be established with local trades and craftsman, we aim to use skilled local trades as they will have the most inherit knowledge and experience with the materials and landscape than any other, this also aids in reducing the carbon footprint.
8- Concept design phase this is where we find the basis to your design, what we wish to explore and achieve though the architecture.
9- Initial designs will now be started and reviewed through a feedback loop, this will include architect, client, engineer, and planning advisor.
10- Final design development and approval from all listed parties. In this stage we will design final detailing and review overall designs. Once the designs are finalised we will produce a comprehensive design package from any of the following:
Site proposal
General Arrangement plans and sections
Detail plans and sections
Working Drawings
Physical model
3D realistic visuals of architectural moments
11- Design conformation and submission. Assess costings, structural and engineering feasibility, carbon footprint, lifecycle, spatial and architectural quality. Once these have been agreed the design will be submitted for planning permission.
12- Once designs have been approved we will have submitted drawings to craftsman, contractors and consultants to start construction of details, components and overall project.
13- Throughout the construction phase we will constantly review the design with you and our contractors to ensure the building is on track and meeting the proposal. There will be chance to review the design throughout this process.
14- Following the RIBA plan of work we will work with our consultants and partners to keep up to date with all regulations and requirements to ensure everything we do is above acceptable standards.
15- Once the design is complete we will be here to aid in anything we can and offer further collaboration for any additions.
Our specific design approach is based around our ethos so throughout these processes there will be detailed analysis and design focused around the materiality and physical qualities of the site. In parallel we will take samples from the site to explore and experiment with to understand the possibilities of the materials. This information and instruction will be passed on to the contractors and craftsman and in some cases our own office will aid in manufacturing these components.
The RIBA plan of work can be found here:
https://www.architecture.com/-/media/GatherContent/Test-resources-page/Additional-Documents/2020RIBAPlanofWorktemplatepdf.pdf
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