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Architectural Plans

SEE YOUR BUILDING COME TO LIFE

You may know that architectural plans are a necessary part of your building development. After all, you can’t build what you haven’t planned.

But did you know that having approved architectural plans is a key part of your Development Approval or Complying Development Certificate? It can’t be tacked on at the end, either—they must be completed prior to your application.

To achieve this, you’ll need architectural plans that have been prepared by a qualified Architect. They must show the layout, dimensions, and design of your proposed works, and can include:

Site plans
Floor plans
Window and door schedules
Shadow diagrams
Elevations
External finishes
Sections

At CIVAC, our goal is to make it easy for you to see your project come to completion. We’ll connect you with our team of experienced and qualified Architects. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, they’re perfectly placed to make important design decisions during the design process, and ensure your architectural plans meet the necessary development controls and comply with the Building Code of Australia requirements.

From initial design meetings, through to preparation of the final architectural plans, your CIVAC Architects and Project Managers will work with you to ensure that you’re involved and completely informed at every step of the design process—while we take care of the heavy lifting.

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HOW OUR PROCESS WORKS

1 STARTING THE PROCESS 2 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING 3 CREATING YOUR PLANS 4 APPROVING YOUR DESIGN

STARTING THE PROCESS

We meet with you to determine your needs

At CIVAC, our goal is to ensure your architectural plans comply fully with the Building Code of Australia. So your CIVAC Project Manager will connect you with a specialist Architect who understands your industry, your development type, and your design.

Your Architect will meet with you to discuss your project, talk through your development idea, determine what you want to achieve, and flag any potential issues that they see.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

We create a detailed brief

To create the right architectural plans, your Architect first needs to understand your project—and your vision. So they work with you to create and populate a detailed brief, highlighting all your building requirements, features, must-haves, and any details that serve to personalise your project.

Once you approve this brief, we then have a strong understanding of how your building may look. It’s time to start designing.

CREATING YOUR PLANS

A design-led process

Your Architect then gets to work creating the design for your new development.

They take everything into account: the location of your property, its size, available space constraints, and even the personality of the surrounding neighbourhood. It’s all about creating a building design that fits your needs, and aesthetic, and complies with all necessary Building Code of Australia and government planning controls.

If we flag that anything may not be achievable at this point, your Architect will get in contact with you, and discuss any issues. They can then help you manage a way forward, so your design still remains yours.

APPROVING YOUR DESIGN

Your comprehensive set of architectural plans

Once your architectural plans have been designed, and you provide your Architect with approval, then it’s time to get started and see your building start to come to life.

Your Architect will provide your architectural plans to your Project Manager, who will then organise for the necessary Approvals to take place. Whether you need a Development Application, a Complying Development Certificate, or even a qualified building team, we can manage that for you.

CIVAC is here to help make your development smooth, efficient, and hassle-free, from start to finish.

FAQ'S

Got questions about your architectural plans? We’ve got answers.

Plans for a new house generally range from $5,000-$10,000. An average sized renovation project, can be anywhere between $3,000 to $5,000.

The most important aspect for you in having house plans drawn up is ensuring that all the features you require in your new build are incorporated into the design.

The length of time to draw plans is dependent on the type of project that is proposed and the amount of design revisions that take place. Generally, smaller projects can take 4 weeks from beginning to end.

Larger projects however take longer as the plans are more complex and may require additional architectural aspects than smaller projects.

In order for the new development to be approved it needs to meet local and state planning regulations.

Architectural plans are prepared in accordance with these regulations and provide all parties a clear picture of what is being proposed. Architectural plans also provide the builder with instructions of what to build and where on the property to build it.

Talk to us about developing architectural plans for your project.

No matter the size, scope, or complexity of your project, our team at CIVAC is here to help make it a success. Ready to get started? Send us your project details in the fields below, and one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss your next steps.