1. We listen and understand : Style, aspect, environment, budget, users… every project is different. First, we listen to you. With no-preconceived ideas, we then offer suggestions and seek clarification where required to develop an initial understanding of your requirements and what it will take to make your architectural project a success.
2. We research and refine : You’ve told us what you know, now we’ll dig a little (or a lot!) deeper, undertaking our own research to develop an in depth understanding of your project’s requirements. This could include for example: site limitations, climatic conditions, pedestrian/traffic flow or other design constraints. This additional research phase is vital to form as complete a picture as possible before we start the design phase. Time spent on the design brief now, means no surprises later!
3. We design and develop : Now the fun begins – the exploration of ideas to fit the brief. Aesthetics and form, colour and texture, finishes and materials, people flow and user experience are all ideas that are shared, tested and refined with you. An actively engaged team and collaborative process is vital. We will have regular communications with you, the design team, contractors and product suppliers. We communicate via face-to-face meetings or using the latest screensharing/model navigating software. As further detail is added, the 3D model of your project becomes a visually engaging tool for analysis and joint decision-making. We bring your project to life with realistic renders, animated fly-throughs, or virtual reality (VR).
4. We deliver and you enjoy : Your exciting project is now complete, and we hope it lives up to all of your expectations. We are proud of the relationship we have built with you while working together. There is nothing better than seeing buildings being inhabited by you, sharing in the joy and excitement of a successful project.
5. We reflect and review : What did we learn from the project? Is there anything we can do better next time? Client feedback is a key part of the process, as we are always learning and welcome opportunities for improvement. Important to us, is that clients become friends, advocates for our work, trusted part of the team. Hopefully your first project is just the start of a long-term relationship.
Tilt Architecture was created to provide a fresh and exciting approach to architecture, to inspire and challenge our team and our clients by exploring not just the obvious but innovative and unique possibilities that may not be initially apparent. We look at projects a little differently… bold and brave in the way we work, embracing design challenges as opportunities to collaborate and create memorable and unique, yet practical and functional, commercial and residential buildings, in New Zealand and overseas.