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ARCHITECT’S BRIEF.

12/16/2013
This is a document which is written by the architect after meeting with the client concerning the project. The purpose of the architect’s brief is to make sure there is a common understanding between architect and client about the scope of the project. Architect’s brief summarize the description of the project from the perspective of the architect and which is submitted to the client for his/her approval before the project starts.

Primary issues of the architect’s brief are;


1. Introduction

The introduction is usually short and includes the following;
  • Description of the project in clarity way.
  •  Client’s name and address.
  •  Necessity of the project and its value to the client, neighborhood and the city.
  •  Objectives of the project and this include general objectives and specific objectives.

2. Client’s requirements

This includes the needs of the client towards the project. It includes list given by client & verbal information given by client.

3. Project/functional requirement.

These are always basic detailed requirements which are defined by an architect. Project requirements are derived from client’s requirement. Client’s requirement won’t work without functional requirements.

4. Site location.

  • The description of where the site is found, how it is related to the streets and landmarks existing. It is important to include the distance from major places.
  • NB: the site selected should be appropriate to the value of the project (both financial and functional) for both public and community.
  • Photos which show the different views of the site should also be included.

5. Site analysis.

In this case it is important to have at least a single paragraph which explain/describe about the following
  •  The existing situation including topography of the site.
  • How the situation will affect the project, both negatively and positively.
  • Note any serious challenge that must be overcome or that might add significantly to the cost of the project.

Also under site analysis  architect must consider and analyze the following;
  •  Government controls, which include zoning, plans, setbacks, etc.
  •  Utility services which includes water, electricity, telephone, gas, sewage system etc.
  • Site context (functional), how will the project affect neighborhood.
  • Density appropriateness, cost of land issues, number of stories, parking spaces.
  • Access appropriateness which include traffic issues.
  • Micro climate analysis.
  • Historical issues – structures need protection.

6. Estimated project cost.

The estimation base on total anticipated size of the building times cost per square meter, total site works cost, anticipated cost overruns.

7. Estimated project time schedule.

This is always put on chart and includes three major parts which are design stage time, tendering stage time and construction stage time.

8. Special project considerations.

This includes number of things such as;
  • Building size shape and height.
  •  Building orientation.
  • Environmental issues.
  • Architectural styles and urban design considerations.

9. Client approval signature sheet.

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