In my career, I found that there were really no standard guides for how a project interior management works, and I want to create some principals and guides on how interior renovation should operate.
A. WHAT
It is a systematic and strategic approach to run an entire operation of project.
B. WHY
Interior renovations are difficult, things change all the time, there will be an additional scope, extra opinion on the table and we will be the person to deal with that change. The change will bring some problems. Because there are so many problems can happen in a project, we are responsible for those details, we need to develop a reputation for a straight talk and a systematic methodology that would address the issues.
As an interior designer who is also a pathfinder, we focus on strategic path for renovation and taken consideration of our team, our tools and everything there are in to create a path to resolve issues , avoid many unnecessary sticky situations, keeping the team moving in a positive way and still achieving accuracy, finishing on time and within budget.
As an interior designer who is also a pathfinder, we focus on strategic path for renovation and taken consideration of our team, our tools and everything there are in to create a path to resolve issues , avoid many unnecessary sticky situations, keeping the team moving in a positive way and still achieving accuracy, finishing on time and within budget.
Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe.
C. HOW-WHEN-WHO-WHICH
#1 THE BRIEF
- Preliminary stage includes understanding needs and wants, routines & lifestyle, identifying preferences interior style.
- Performing site reccee (optional). Alongside, finding out the budget and timeline.
#2 CREATIVE PROCESS
- Concept Design begins by creating mood board, initial interior layouts and 3D visuals based on provided budget as well as curating on design styles, digital materials and finishes before meeting.
- Reversing back to Phase 1 to realign the needs/ wants to suit the budget if needed.
#3 DEVELOPMENT
- Performing a site reccee before laying out and refine on key drawings, finishes of materials and fit-outs for a sign-off .
- Sign-off Definition: Design to be on locked for accurate fabrication and getting the best quotes & services.
#4 TECHNICAL DESIGN
- When design is signed-off, detailed and full blown complete technical drawings will be prepared in high swing for production and purchase for the build . Preliminary working schedule will be prepared.
#5 TENDER & SCHEDULING
- Finding & scheduling the right main contractors.
- Subsequent Working Schedule to be fine-tuned after several meetings/reccee with all partners once renovation date is agreed by everyone.
#6 PRODUCTION & CONSTRUCTION
- Purchasing materials ( Tiles, fittings, furnishings, etc.)
- Turning idea into augmentation reality by coordinating and monitoring alongside with partners to gain smooth and successful implementation of the vision.
- Interior Styling- Dressing up spaces before final video-shooting and filming. Follow by photoshoot session ( optional).
#7 POST-RENOVATION
- Site inspection to all defective works & prepare a schedule if needed, solutions to defectives will be proposed and for homeowners to consider.
We also break processes to fix them, 'cause not every process or method that is rigid will work for all project scenarios.
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