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Four Walls Architecture Advocates Good Planning

Announcement posted by Four Walls Architecture Ltd 28 Apr 2016

This month Amy Hendry, founder of Four Walls Architecture talks about the importance of good planning, where an architect has taken time and creativity to think through all aspects of every room.  As Amy says, she cannot stress enough the importance of a good house plan, which is a very necessary investment that will provide great returns in saved construction costs, as opposed to skimping on the plan which can result in costly overruns and major changes during the build.

Achieving good design is about creating places, buildings, or spaces that work well for everyone, look good, last well, and will adapt to the needs of future generations. Good design responds in a practical and creative way to both the function and identity of a place. It puts land, water, drainage, energy, community, economic, infrastructure and other such resources to the best possible use – over the long, as well as the short term.

Good planning results in a well resolved space, where not only light, views, and connection to the outdoors and other interior spaces is considered but furniture and other items like TV’s, fireplaces, and even toy cupboards have their correct place. Amy goes on to say, “As we deal with building on small sites, or renovating homes to suit new owners’ needs, this detailed and careful planning becomes incredibly important, and can be the success or failure of a project. Clients spend a lot of money on their houses, and it’s vital that that every facet of the design is considered.”

Architects are especially skilled to address multiple design issues and come up with solutions that are tailor made to each client and project, and their good planning will ensure that development can deliver a wide range of planning objectives. Architects can also enhance the quality of buildings and spaces by considering, among other things, form and function, efficiency and effectiveness and their impact on well-being.

The Four Walls Architecture client brief is to make sound decisions about planning, form, materials and building methodology and they also have an extensive network of industry consultants who can help with very specific sustainable building design requirements. Amy and her team at Four Walls deliver excellent design, clear communication, thorough drawing and specifications and friendly, dedicated service offering a tailored service for commercial clients which is adapted and shaped according to project requirements.

For more information on Four Walls Architecture please visit the website at http://www.fourwallsarchitecture.co.nz .