We would like to ask for your tips, support, and opinions regarding architects.
Some time ago, an architect gave us a “golden tip” about our dream plot of land, which we have now secured. Because he helped us find this property, we feel somewhat morally obligated to him.
We read on his website that as an architect, he also offers turnkey construction services. My question is: would you recommend meeting other architects to see what they can offer? It probably won’t be cheaper anywhere else because of HOAI (or have I missed something)?
What tips can you give us regarding architects? We might consider doing some of the construction work ourselves or having others do it on our behalf.
Have you had a legal expert review the architect’s contract? Is it worth it?
We appreciate any advice.
Thank you and best regards,
Piotr
Some time ago, an architect gave us a “golden tip” about our dream plot of land, which we have now secured. Because he helped us find this property, we feel somewhat morally obligated to him.
We read on his website that as an architect, he also offers turnkey construction services. My question is: would you recommend meeting other architects to see what they can offer? It probably won’t be cheaper anywhere else because of HOAI (or have I missed something)?
What tips can you give us regarding architects? We might consider doing some of the construction work ourselves or having others do it on our behalf.
Have you had a legal expert review the architect’s contract? Is it worth it?
We appreciate any advice.
Thank you and best regards,
Piotr
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Piotr198117 Oct 2019 20:52kaho674 schrieb:
When choosing an architect, I would first check if their style matches mine. So I would look at their designs and references. For the construction phase, I would definitely ask for a fixed fee.Do you have any idea what a "good/fair" fixed fee for all service phases 1-9 would be? What is common practice? Would you commission all phases from one architect?
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Piotr198117 Oct 2019 20:53kaho674 schrieb:
When choosing an architect, I would first check if their style matches mine. So, I would look at their designs and references. For the construction phase, I would definitely ask for a fixed price. We are doing that, but it is actually not easy. Unfortunately...