Pre-design and architectural design
From idea to concept: design, feasibility and visualization
The pre-design stage is the first step of architectural design, where an idea becomes a concrete, viable proposal. At PatagoniaBIM we define the initial concept together with you, analyze the technical, regulatory and commercial feasibility of your ideas, and deliver floor plans with furniture layouts and photorealistic renders that let you visualize the proposal before building.
What does an architectural pre-design include?
A pre-design includes the initial architectural concept, floor plans with space and furniture layouts, technical, regulatory and commercial feasibility analysis, and photorealistic renders of the proposal. We also deliver a concept report summarizing the design decisions and estimated areas, so you can evaluate the project with clear information before moving on to the executive project stage.
How is project feasibility analyzed?
We analyze three dimensions of feasibility. Technical feasibility assesses the buildability of the proposal; regulatory feasibility verifies compliance with the municipality’s urban and construction regulations; and commercial feasibility compares the area program against the investment objective. This analysis anticipates problems before resources are committed to developing the project.
How long does it take to develop a pre-design?
The timeline depends on the scale and complexity of the project, but most pre-designs are developed within two to four weeks. The process includes two working meetings to fine-tune details and close the final design, allowing efficient iteration without unnecessarily extending the creative stage.
Workflow
- 01
Initial meeting
We learn about your requirements, the site and the project vision to align objectives from day one.
- 02
Feasibility study
We analyze the applicable regulations, site conditions and the technical and commercial feasibility of the idea.
- 03
Concept development
We design the architectural proposal with layout and furniture plans, iterating with you in two working meetings.
- 04
Visualization and closure
We produce photorealistic renders of the proposal and deliver the pre-design package for your evaluation.
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Description |
|---|---|
| Site plan | Project placement on the site, accesses and relationship with the context. |
| Layout plans | Space and furniture distribution per level, with estimated areas. |
| Photorealistic renders | High-fidelity images that let you visualize the proposal before building. |
| Concept report | Summary of the design decisions, materials and overall project strategy. |
| Preliminary area takeoff | Estimated usable and built areas for commercial evaluation. |
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