RAIDS studio

Architecture is a journey of transformation, where thoughts evolve into ideas, ideas take shape as sketches, and sketches materialize into structures. Witnessing a project unfold, stage by stage, is incredibly fulfilling.

Like a mother proudly watching her child grow, an architect finds joy in the progress, the challenges overcome, and the final realization of their vision.

The process may be complex, but the end result makes every effort worthwhile.

Happy new month everyone

Today let’s talk about when to hire an architect.

When do you think is the right time to hire and architect or when to disengage the architect?…………

Let me guess what you think…… you hire an architect when you want a design done and disengage when the design phase is done ✅

Well you are wrong and I will tell you why.

Let’s go:

You should hire an architect as soon as you get the thought 💭 of building something and here’s why:

💡You need an architect for the pre design stages which professionally we call preliminary design: in this stage we talk about what you want, we decide where to locate the design having looked at the design requirements and we look into the design criteria and a lot of other paperworks, I can tell you that this is the most crucial part of our Job.

💡You need a architect for the design stages which include design conceptualization and drawings properly: in this stage the architect uses the information provided by the client alongside proper research and existing standards to ensure you get a functional design as well as a visually appealing design. This covers presentation and well detailed working drawings.

💡You need an architect for the construction stages of your project: Just because an architect has done a great design and handed over drawings to you doesn’t mean his or her Job is over, the architect is in charge of making sure his or her intellectual property (IP) comes out as desired which may include hiring worthy team members to carry out the project and also supervising the project till completion especially at critical times. We can’t go full details now.

💡You need an architect at the finishing and installation stages of your design, especially one who is ethuastic about interior design and decoration, this enables the project come out as simulated in the drawings, it gives you the assurance that your space is properly planned and finished and that the finishes are not just according to suppliers and artisans discretion.

💡In a nutshell you need an architect as long as you live in the built environment, especially when you want to minimize comfort and aesthetic appeal.

Do you need an Architect who is not just skilled but passionate about building your project? Talk to me.