Finding an architect, good and reliable, for the construction of a private house is not an easy task. Unfortunately, there is no ready-made recipe, as well as guarantees. But, nevertheless, using certain rules and tips, you can protect yourself as much as possible from poor-quality work and unnecessary costs.
Necessary
- - newspapers;
- - the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, make a list of the most attractive architects at first glance. You can find them through advertisements in newspapers or on the Internet. Also, do not forget about relatives or acquaintances who may be able to provide the necessary contacts of an already proven specialist.
Step 2
Get in touch with each of the applicants. Refine your work experience, and also ask for a portfolio that a competent person should offer first. Sometimes in the portfolio you can find certain developments that, one way or another, have not been implemented. Accordingly, they can serve as an excellent base for a future project. At this stage, part of the list should be eliminated.
Step 3
Look closely at the person with whom you will have to work closely for a long time. To test the personal qualities of an architect, it is enough to deliberately object to him in this or that question. Why is it important? Because the work begins with the fact that the specialist asks you about your preferences and wishes - what, in your opinion, should the finished project of the house turn out to be. After that, after a while, the first model will be ready. Usually at this stage, the customer may want to change something. At the same time, it is not always feasible, but, as a rule, quite realizable, if you come to a consensus with the architect - your wishes will be slightly replayed for professional calculations. This process should be carried out in a friendly and calm atmosphere, despite the complexity of the situation.
Step 4
Having chosen an architect, discuss in detail with him all the details of the assignment and the timing of its completion. Of course, on the one hand, it is very difficult to name even an approximate date when the sketch will be ready, but you should play it safe against unnecessarily delaying the project.
