Before you meet your architect
A free guide with 20 questions to think about, and the documents to gather, before your first consultation. It helps you arrive with clarity rather than guesswork.
You'll also find a checklist of the documents worth finding first: previously approved plans, your SG diagram and your title deed.
Wondering what heritage approval actually involves? Read: Renovating a heritage building →
A few of the questions inside
Your project
- Why do you want to renovate or build now, and what isn't working about your current home or site?
- What would success look like when the project is finished?
Your site and building
- How old is the building, and do you know if it's in a heritage area or protected in any way?
- If your home is older, which original features would you like to keep, restore, or reveal?
Budget and time
- Have you set a budget, and does it include professional fees, consultants, approvals, and a contingency?
- Is there a date you need to be in the finished home, and what's driving it?
Working together
- How involved do you want to be from day to day?
- What would make you feel well looked after by your architect?