Tiếng ViệtArchitectural design consulting services are now extremely popular, especially in big cities, when people’s quality of life is increasingly improved. In addition, living space is now gradually narrowing, so planning to design architecture and interior to optimize, suitable for the needs of each family is necessary. In this article, we will share with you the most trusted A-Z townhouse architectural design consulting unit today.
Architectural design consulting process
Step 1: Consulting & Meeting with customers to understand their needs, requirements and actual situation
This is an extremely important step in the process. Especially for those who are building a house for the first time. General consultation helps the architect understand the actual needs, as well as the wishes of the homeowner for the upcoming house.
At 3A Design, the professional team of consulting architects will directly discuss with clients to gather necessary information. Advice is given to balance and optimize the homeowner’s actual desires with professional architectural design principles.
Just as cooking a delicious meal requires all the necessary ingredients, this professional architectural design consultation process serves as the premise for shaping a standardized set of house design documents. This includes consulting on functional utility, design style, feng shui, balancing the financial budget, checking legal compliance, and more. Subsequently, a practical site survey is conducted, and related natural conditions are analyzed to propose a suitable solution.
Step 2: Conduct Survey and Measurements, Create 2D Drawings, Finalize 3D Perspectives, and Sign Off on the Design Solution with the Client
After gathering all the necessary information, the architect continues the home architectural design consultation process by planning the design solution. Proposals are put forward to address questions such as:
- Which design style suits the client’s wishes and preferences?
- What are the homeowner’s main functional needs for the house?
- What are the usable construction area and garden area (if applicable)?
- How should the number of functional rooms be arranged and distributed to maximize utility?
- Is the design compatible with the homeowner’s financial capacity?
- Calculate the difficulties and obstacles before, during, and after the entire construction project.
Step 3: Transparent quotation, estimate, contract signing
In this step, the construction design unit will be responsible for quoting the customer from the construction permit fee, design cost, and detailed construction estimate cost. After agreeing on the design plan and agreeing on the specifications and working process. The two parties will proceed to negotiate and sign the contract. When signing the contract, the customer will pay an advance of 50% of the design contract value (Applicable to Villas – Townhouses).
The contract signed by both parties must definitely ensure the content, planning, legal conditions, design items, scope of work, implementation schedule, and cost of project execution. All this information needs to be discussed and agreed upon by both parties before signing the contract.
Step 4: Deploy Architectural Design Documents, Supervise Each Construction Stage
This is one of the most time-consuming yet equally important steps in the home architectural design consultation process. In this step, the architects must execute the technical drawings in the detailed documentation, including: architectural design drawings, interior design, structural documentation, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Interior design is one of the steps many people care about in the house design process. It not only determines the beauty of the structure but also helps express the personality of its owner. The team of architects will assist clients in arranging the interior to be both aesthetic and to optimize the space within the house.
Step 5: Handover of Design Documents and Construction Supervision
This is the final step in architectural design consultation. The client will receive both the soft copy and the hard copy of the complete design documentation. The client is responsible for finalizing the payment of the design contract. On a monthly basis, the team of architects will conduct supervision of the construction team to ensure the quality of the project.
A standard set of documents will help customers thoroughly resolve important issues when building a house. Thanks to the intuitive 3D version and detailed information, homeowners can easily make construction estimates, limit arising legal procedures, easily control quality, etc.
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Architectural Construction Process
Designing a villa, townhouse, or any structure to meet standards requires a truly professional architectural design process. Below is the standard 3-step architectural construction process that clients need to know:
1. Construction Preparation
The design drawing is the most important foundation for any project, not just townhouse construction. The more detailed and specific the designs are regarding the architecture, facade, and structure, the easier and faster the construction process can proceed. Therefore, as the homeowner, you must clearly state your requirements, purpose of use, and specific needs to the architectural design consultation company so that they align with you and your family. Only then can the architect grasp and express the design drawings in the most specific and detailed way for the construction team. This ensures the quality of your townhouse construction and minimizes errors during the process.
During the preparation phase, specifically concerning the construction site, if the building location is a vacant lot, everything will be easier and can proceed sooner. If your land has an existing house or old structure that needs to be demolished, you must survey the terrain to plan the dismantling of the old house, as well as submit the necessary documents to the Ward/District Construction Inspectorate Office to avoid future complications. When construction begins, protective barriers must be erected to ensure the safety of surrounding houses, and machinery/equipment must be gathered, scrap materials collected, septic tanks emptied (hút hầm cầu), and debris (xà bần) cleared.
Furthermore, the final step in the preparation stage includes organizing the staging area for construction materials, considering the space for material storage, and planning material supply in multiple batches to suit the available space. This also involves preparing temporary shelters to cover the construction area, necessary signage, and performing tasks such as relocating the existing electrical and plumbing connections of the old structure.
2. Rough Construction Execution
The foundation (nền móng) of the house is the core for the quality of your project, so the execution of the rough construction phase needs to be strictly supervised by the architectural design consulting unit’s team of architects, as well as the main contractor and the homeowner themselves. This construction phase must strictly adhere to the regulations in the blueprint with the following steps:
- Excavate the foundation, treat the base soil, and execute formwork, reinforcement, and concrete pouring from the top of the driven/bored piles upwards. (For townhouse construction, the two common types of foundations used are strip foundations and pile foundations.)
- Next is the construction of underground structures such as septic tanks and manholes.
- Execute formwork, reinforcement, and concrete pouring for the staircase slab, tie beams, plinth beams, beams, columns, and slabs for all floors, terraces, and the roof according to the design.
- Execute the roof construction, followed by bricklaying and plastering to complete the enclosing walls, partition walls, technical shafts, foundation steps, and staircase steps.
- Install the drainage system, and lay the conduit pipes, electrical wires, internet cables, TV cables, etc.
- Execute waterproofing for the eaves/gutters, restrooms (WC), and terrace. The waterproofing for the walls is carried out by mixing chemicals into the construction mortar.
3. Finishing
After completing the rough construction, the finishing phase of the project is equally important, as it determines the house’s aesthetics. During this stage, which highly impacts the functional utility for the homeowner, a large number of materials and supplies are required. Therefore, the architectural design consulting unit also needs to keep track of, dedicate time to closely monitor the progress, and control the quality to avoid errors. The finishing process includes the following steps:
- Wall Plastering for the entire house: Close supervision is necessary during this stage, as the wall surfaces must be flat and solid to ensure both aesthetics and quality.
- Floor Screeding/Leveling: This task also requires careful observation to ensure the floor surface is level.
- Tiling: Tiling, while seemingly easy, is actually difficult, as it must ensure the grout lines are straight, the tiles cut at corners fit perfectly, are not chipped, and that the overall aesthetic of the house is maintained.
- Interior and Exterior Painting: You must pay attention to the quality of the paint, the color chosen, and the painters must be highly skilled, as the interior and exterior painting stage significantly affects the quality and aesthetics of the house.
- Installation of Electrical, Plumbing, and Technical Systems: Sanitary equipment, electrical fixtures, and plumbing should be selected based on quality and suitability for the space, ensuring the overall quality of the house.
- Interior Installation: Based on the interior design, with appropriate distribution and selection of furniture, harmonious colors, and proportional sizes. Typically, the furniture has already been fabricated, and the construction team’s job is installation.
Top 3 most beautiful townhouse and villa designs of 2021 by 3A Design
1- Architectural design and construction of Thu Duc townhouses
Project information
- Investor: Nguyen Doan Quoc Dung
- Address: CBCNV housing project, Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Huu Ward, District 9, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
- Land area: 6×15
- Construction area: 6×10.5; Scale: 1 ground floor, 2 floors and rooftop
- Architectural design consultant: 3A Design
2- Architectural design and construction of Villa Long An
Project information
- Investor: Huynh Dang Thao Uyen
- Address: Land in KP. 2, Dong Thanh Town, Duc Hue District, Long An Province.
- Land area: 8×35
- Construction area: 8×16; Scale: 1 ground floor, 1 floor
- Architectural design consultant: 3A Design
3- Architectural design of Garden House District 11
Project information
- Investor: Bui Quang Minh
- Address: 322 Thai Phien, Ward 8, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
- Land area: 4×22.4
- Construction area: 4×15; Scale: 1 ground floor, 3 floors
- Architectural design consultant: 3A Design
3A Design – Reputable Residential Architectural Design and Construction Consultation Unit (Đơn vị tư vấn thiết kế và thi công kiến trúc nhà ở uy tín)
Nowadays, more and more people are interested in the architectural design of their homes. From simple townhouses to large-scale villas, all require creativity and serious investment. Therefore, choosing a professional architectural design consultation unit is considered the most optimal solution.
With a team of architects, engineers, and architectural drafters who have many years of experience, enthusiasm, and dedication in the field of architectural design and construction, 3A Design is gradually becoming a leading company for architectural construction services in District 2, strong in organization and growing in brand. Many projects with high demands for design quality in District 2 have been entrusted by clients to 3A Design for consultation and design. We commit that the product quality will bring you the utmost satisfaction because the entire process of consultation, design, production, construction, and installation is controlled right up to the final stage.
Thus, in this article, we have shared with you the most reliable residential architectural design consultation unit today! If you are looking for a specific consultation unit for a turnkey villa design service, please visit the website: https://3adesign.vn/. With useful information and the knowledge of highly experienced architects in both expertise and feng shui, we are sure to bring you the most perfect villa interior designs! Alternatively, you can call the hotline: 0965 176 979 for a free quotation and consultation.
3A DESIGN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION JOINT STOCK COMPANY
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- 252 Bui Ta Han, An Phu Ward, District 2, HCMC
- Hotline: 0965 176 979
- Email: 3adesign.vn@gmail.com
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