From a question
to a clear scope.

Find the questions worth answering before committing to a larger design stage.

Typical starting material

Existing drawings, site photographs, a budget range and the changes you want to make.

Sample deliverables

• A written brief with priorities and constraints
• Concept options in plan and section
• A list of information and specialist input still needed

Excludes surveys, technical design and approval applications unless agreed in writing.

Sample: fee basis, consultation length and availability

Develop the spatial proposal in stages, with a decision at each handover.

The sample scope moves from a preferred concept to coordinated drawings. The appointment should name the stages included, who leads other disciplines and what is required before proceeding.

Agree before starting

• Project scope and exclusions
• Stage deliverables and review points
• Responsibilities, programme and fee structure

Sample: verified registration details where relevant

Resolve how a room is used, then choose what belongs in it.

Sample work includes room planning, material direction, lighting intent and built-in furniture concepts. Procurement, installation and specialist design must be explicitly included or excluded.

Sample handover

A coordinated room plan, a material schedule and a record of outstanding choices. Technical specifications are a separate agreed scope.