When you are creating your dream home there are two vital things to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to think about what you want, including the layout and architectural style. Then you need to consider why you want things a certain way. This will allow you to create a brief for your architect. If you need help from the best architects London has, Coffey can help.

If you are struggling to write a brief that you can send to prospect architects, we would be happy to help. This little guide will give you details of what you should include so you don’t miss anything out.

Setting out the important requirements

Your brief should explain what you want from the project. This could be a list of things that you definitely want as well as prospective ideas. Remember you are creating the brief before you engage with architects. You want to give them as much info as you can about what you want. Be clear on things like the layout you want, flow, and room dimensions. Include measurements where you can.

The architectural style

A good brief will tell each architect what you want in terms of the style of the building. You could be thinking about contemporary as well as minimalist. Alternatively, your plot could be in a conservation area where it must match the style of the area. Make sure you include details about what you want the exterior and interior to look like.

Think about your lifestyle

When you are thinking about the design for the home you need to consider your lifestyle and the spaces you need to live comfortably. Do you want an open plan living room and kitchen? Are there any private quiet spaces you need like a home office? Think about all this and how the spaces fit together in the overall design.

Home efficiency

For a home to be comfortable you need to ensure you can heat it effectively. You should include info of your choice of heating system, whether it is an efficient renewable solution or traditional heating. Is low energy important to you?

Budget

Many people are a bit reluctant to talk about finance in the brief. However, it is a really good idea to include details of your budget so the architects know what they are working with. It won’t be a good start to the relationship for an architect to spend time and energy creating a design for you only to find that your budget makes the whole project infeasible.

Timescale

A final thing to include is an outline of the timescale. Do you have specific dates in mind to start and finish the project? Are there allowances for unexpected delays so you don’t have scheduling issues?

Talk to top architects in London

If you are planning a project Coffey Architects can help. We have a lot of experience and support every client to the best of our ability.

So, to work with some of the best architects London has, speak to us today. We can help you to explore ideas and more.