ᐅ Do architects also need to be formally commissioned or contracted?

Created on: 14 Jan 2008 19:56
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Hello!

I/we have now decided to build. The plot of land has been found, the seller just needs to agree...

Since we might want to start this year, I am now looking for an architect – I already have some ideas.

I have spent the last two nights reading through this forum during night shifts and have come to the conclusion that it’s probably best to build with an architect.

However, I don’t know any architects around (south of) Hanover. Is it possible to publicly announce something in the newspaper, invite architects to visit the site, provide a soil report, and then present my requirements and ideas?

Then have the architects prepare offers and wait to see what they propose? Choose one and enter into final negotiations?

Do others do this for free – like a sort of estimate?

Thanks for the information.

Best regards
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Gabi
9 Mar 2008 20:11
Hello Aufmassprofi,

I took a look at your link. Can you only contact these architects regionally, or do they work throughout the entire German-speaking area?

I’m located near the Austrian border 😕

Regards
Gabi
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Aufmassprofis.de
9 Mar 2008 20:46
Hello Gabi,

But you still live on the German side?

The network includes several architects throughout Germany.
You would need to submit your request via an online form, and if a qualified architect is a good fit for you, they will get in touch with you...
This is free of charge for you... but I can’t make any promises 🙂
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Gabi
9 Mar 2008 20:48
Hello,

thank you for the quick response.

Unfortunately, I already live on the Austrian side, but it is less than ten kilometers (6 miles) from the border.

Do you think something could be done in this case as well?

Regards
Gabi
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Aufmassprofis.de
9 Mar 2008 20:53
...the problem is that the architect also needs a license in Austria.... You can send me the name of a larger German city via private message, and I will check what my database says 🙂