There are many architects who offer
various architectural services in Bangalore like house plans, elevation design,
renovation etc. In this article, you can read about the process of hiring good architects for designing
your residential house. As a Bangalore based architect, you can read about informative
articles on cost of
building a house in Bangalore and process of getting approvals.
Also, follow the link to read about the process of calculating house
construction cost and importance of hiring a good
civil contractor for executing the project. Here is a list on
essentials to observe before hiring an architect in Bangalore.
- Understand the Job of an Architect
An architect is similar to a consultant; he gives you advise and designs the building, but he does not construct the building himself. However, companies such as Architect4Design have their own structural engineers and contracts and provide comprehensive construction services including architectural services. Generally, you will have to hire an architect and a contractor separately to complete the project.
- Assess the Competence of the Architect
As the saying goes, ‘not every man is made equal’, not all architects have similar capability. An architect can come up with an exceptional design but at the end of the day, the design should be practical and not leak, fall apart, or need regular maintenance. A good architect should have a sound understanding of building construction and structural engineering (such as information system, electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, etc.) Not all architects have the skillset to accomplish these tasks. While graduating from an architectural school, some architects pass with high grades while the others pass marginally; however, you do not evaluate the marks of the proficiency of the architect. Hence, prior to hiring an architect evaluate their previous work. Ensure that the architect is licensed.
- Understand the Style of the Architect
Every architect has their own way of constructing. Conflict can arise while constructing the house when the client and the architect have different views. Get a feel of the style of the architect and see if it fits your point of view. The worst thing is when you show the architect a house in a magazine saying, you want such a house. It also happens that clients show two shots of the same house from different magazines that does not make sense. Many architects have their own signature style and once you hire them, you will get such a house and he will not bargain for anything else.
- Have a Clear Goal or Outcome
Before constructing the house, you must have a clear goal in mind. Think, plan, and create a clear brief about the type of house you want. All the amenities you would want in the house and communicate it to the architect before you finalize a design. If the project is large, hire an architect to write the project brief.
- Decide on the Work Supervision
Construction work needs supervision, you must have someone who has the knowledge and the skillset to accomplish this task. If your architect can perform this task, have it clearly stated in his responsibility and assign appropriate fees.
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