Scope of Work.
Our comprehensive 9-stage architectural lifecycle — from initial client conceptualization and structural sanctioning, down to bespoke interior detailing and final key handover.
A Partnership in Built Form
Thank you for your interest in Terra Architects. This proposal outlines our comprehensive architectural process lifecycle, from initial conceptualization and site evaluation to statutory approvals, structural engineering, and final project completion. If you have any questions or need tailored assistance for your residential journey, please do not hesitate to contact our studio.
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The 9 Execution Stages
Every stage represents a verifiable architectural milestone with concrete drawing sets, client approvals, and coordinated consultancy deliverables.
Preliminary Conceptualisation & Agreement
Initial client alignment, thorough site analysis, space programming, basic furniture layouts, and 3D architectural massing concepts.
- Preliminary discussion with client
- Send terms and fee structure
- Site surveying and site visit, site analysis
- Stage 1 client questionnaire
- Basic plan with furniture layout and dimensions
- Concept model, solving service and structure
- Discussions with client (finalising plan and model)
- Detailed working model
- Final floor plan, 3d model and renders.
- Send architecture consultancy agreement
Estimation & Statutory Municipal Permitting
Preparation of official municipal permit drawing sets, window schedules, estimation files, and statutory sanction filings.
- Electrical drawing, window schedule (for estimation purpose)
- Send for estimation
- Permit drawing(key map,service plan,site plan,floorplan and elevations)
- Collect documents from client for permit purpose
- Send file for structural consultancy
- Apply for permit
Detailed Engineering & Structural Working Drawings
Comprehensive working drawing sets for site marking, foundation engineering, plinth beams, RCC slabs, stairs, and masonry.
- Detailed Floor plans
- Set out drawing + Well position
- Grid layout for marking
- Foundation drawing
- Plinth beam detail (structure)
- Masonry drawing all floors
- Joinery frame and shutter drawing - all floors
- Electrical drawing
- Slab, lintel electrical points and drainage positions drawing
- Plastering detail
- lintel drawing - all floors(structure)
- slab drawing - all floors (structure)
- stair detail - if RCC (structure)
Wet Services & Interior Pre-Planning
Plumbing and MEP coordination, toilet drainage positions, and initial interior 3D modeling with updated electrical layouts.
- Interior client questionnaire
- Plumbing detail drawing
- Toilet detail plumbing drawing
- Interior design 3d model
- electrical changes as per interior design update
Material Selections & Fabrication Details
Selection of tiles, sanitary fixtures, toilet tile layouts, metal staircase fabrication drawings, and handrail details.
- Tile selection
- sanitary fixtures selection
- Flooring layout , toilet tile layout.
- if metal stair ,then stair drawing
- Handrail and other detail drawings as per design
Interior Visualisation & Boundary Enclosures
Finalisation of photorealistic 3D interior models, material selection boards (laminates, wallpaper, paint), gates, and compound walls.
- Interior design - 3d model finalise
- material selection - laminates , wall paper, paint
- gate design and drawing
- Compound wall drawing
Interior Production Drawings & Quotation
Detailed interior joinery working drawings accompanied by complete interior execution quotations.
- Interior detailed drawing
- Interior quotation
Landscape Integration & Soft-Fit Finishes
Hardscape/landscape master planning, kitchen counter tile selections, curtain fabrics, and interior plant/décor lists.
- Hardscape and Landscape drawing
- kitchen counter , back splash tile selection
- paint detail drawing
- Curtain fabric selection
- Completion drawing
- Décor , painting , plant list for interior
Curated Décor Selection & Final Arrangements
Final styling, artifact & décor selections, site alignment, and final handover arrangements.
- Décor selection
- Final arrangements
Scope Packages
Comprehensive consultancy scope frameworks tailored to your development goals, backed by milestone-linked execution releases.
End-to-End Architecture
- Initial concept planning, 3D renders & floor plans
- Structural design consultancy & sanction drawings included
- Permit application processing (Govt charges excluded)
- Complete structural & masonry working drawings
- Plumbing, MEP & wet service coordination
- Complete interior design & 3D photorealistic visualisation
- Material, tile, laminate & sanitary ware selection
- Gate, compound wall, hardscape & landscape drawings
- Curated interior styling, décor curation & handover
Up-to Structure Completion
- Site survey analysis & architectural conceptualisation
- Basic & detailed floor plans with furniture layout
- Permit drawing sets (key map, service plan, elevations)
- Document collection & structural consultancy dispatch
- Foundation, plinth beam, lintel & slab structural sets
- Masonry & joinery frame drawings for all levels
- Drainage position & electrical conduit drawing sets
- Plumbing & toilet detail drawings
Interior Architecture & Fit-Out
- Flooring, wall tile & sanitary fixture selection boards
- Staircase detailing (custom metal/RCC) & handrail designs
- Finalised 3D interior renders with lighting schemes
- Material palette (laminates, veneers, wallpaper, paints)
- Detailed joinery & millwork shop drawings
- Complete interior detailed drawings and quotation
- Hardscape, landscape, counter & backsplash layouts
- Turnkey styling, lighting fixtures & plant placement
Payment Schedule for End-to-End Projects
Directly aligned with our contractual milestone deliverables, ensuring seamless project progress as tangible architectural deliverables are completed.
| Stage of Work | Deliverables & Scope Overview | Percentage | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 & 2 | Preliminary discussion, site survey, questionnaire, basic plan & dimensions, concept model, final floor plan & renders, agreement, electrical drawing, window schedule, permit drawings & application | 20% | 20% |
Stage 3 | Detailed floor plans, set out drawing, well position, grid layout, foundation, plinth beam, masonry drawings, joinery frame & shutter drawings, electrical points, slab/lintel drainage positions, RCC stair details | 15% | 35% |
Stage 4 & 5 | Interior questionnaire, plumbing & toilet detail drawings, interior design 3D model, tile & sanitary fixture selections, flooring layout, metal stair & handrail drawings | 15% | 50% |
Stage 6 | 3D interior model finalisation, material selection (laminates, wallpaper, paint), gate design & drawing, compound wall drawing | 20% | 70% |
Stage 7 | Interior detailed working drawings and interior quotation | 15% | 85% |
Stage 8 & 9 | Hardscape & landscape drawings, kitchen counter & backsplash tile selection, paint detail drawing, curtain fabric selection, completion drawing, décor/plant list, décor selection & final arrangements | 15% | 100% |
Let's create something together.
Whether you are planning an ecological tropical sanctuary, an urban contemporary home, or an interior transformation, our studio is prepared to guide you through every milestone.