Services
Studio B is a Dublin-based architectural practice providing a comprehensive range of architectural services for residential and commercial clients throughout Dublin and Ireland. Our work ranges from new homes, house extensions and renovations to commercial fit-outs, hospitality, retail and larger refurbishment projects.
We provide architectural services throughout each stage of a project, from initial feasibility and concept design through planning, statutory approvals, detailed design, tender and construction. Our approach combines considered architectural design with practical knowledge of the Irish planning system, Building Regulations and construction process.
A list of the other services we offer can be found on our fees page also. The list below shows the process our services typically follow which is based on the RIAI Stages of work:
https://www.riai.ie/uploads/files/general-files/Working_with_an_Architect_2023.pdf
What we do......
Design
Stage 1: Inception & Feasibility
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Actions: Defining the project brief (requirements), site evaluations, and initial budget and cost projections.
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Outcome: Feasibility studies and agreement on the scope of work.
Stage 2: Outline Proposals & Scheme
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Design Actions: Developing the first sketch designs, assessing design alternatives, and consulting with the client for feedback.
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Outcome: A developed sketch design that outlines the spatial layout and form
Design Development
Stage 3: Planning Permission
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Actions: Preparing all required drawings and documentation and submitting the planning application to the Local Authority
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Outcome: Securing Planning Permission (or a decision from the local council)
Detailed Design - Tender
Stage 4: Detail Design &Tender
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Actions: Preparing detailed construction drawings, specifications, and building regulation documentation. Inviting and evaluating tenders from building contractors.
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Outcome: Finalised construction information and a selected contractor
On Site Operations
Stage 5: Construction
(Operations on site)
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Actions: Administering the building contract, conducting site inspections, and certifying the works under the Building Control Regulations.
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Outcome: The physical completion of the building
Stage 6 & 7: Completion & Handover
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Actions: Managing the final snag list, issuing certificates of practical completion, and handling the final project accounts.
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Outcome: Handover of the project to the client.