Aaron (Managing Director) recently sat down with one of our clients who had just moved into their architecturally detailed home and posed the question:
"Is there anything you regret or would do differently? (We also like to take a deep dive into what we could have improved but that is a separate conversation which you can read about here).
Their answer was immediate and echoed a sentiment we've heard countless times before - "I wish I had engaged both Thorne Group and the interior designer right at the beginning, in the design phase."
This isn't just one client's retrospective wisdom - it's one of the most frequent comments we hear from homeowners who have been through the building process. It's why we advocate involving your builder at the start of the process. Giving your builder full and early oversight of the project ensures greater accountability and responsibility. After all, we'll be there on handover day.
Both the architect and builder bring unique perspectives, skillsets, ideas, and expertise to the table, and you will want to benefit from the magic that results from their collaboration. While builders and architects are both experts in building design, their focuses are very different.
Working collaboratively allows your architect to focus purely on design while our build team can focus on building methods, materials and managing budgets - creating opportunities for open communication between all parties.
If you have a particular architect in mind to work with, be sure to ask if he or she is willing to collaborate early. By finding willing partners who recognise the benefit of collaboration, it really does have a huge impact on the process, essentially because (almost) everything will be worked out before the first piece of turf is turned.
Budget and Buildability
The team excels at leveraging their decades of collective experience and collaborating closely with architects throughout the design process. This partnership ensures that design details are carefully reviewed during the design phase, and potential modifications are identified. Often, similar design outcomes can be achieved at a significantly lower cost.
For the best results, the architect, builder, engineer, and interior designer should work together seamlessly from the inception. This collaborative approach delivers a design that is not only beautiful and functional but also aligned with your budget.
Thorne Group is a full-service building company managing all aspects of your project from concept to completion … and beyond. It is our belief that assembling the right team consisting of architect, builder and interior designer from the outset yields the best project outcome in terms of time, budget and efficiency. We can be your advocate and voice throughout the design process. We can work with your preferred architect and / or interior designer or can match you with one of our trusted partners, ensuring seamless communication and coordination. Talk to us today!
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