Focus
Our main objective is to materialize the dreams of our clients, trying to go beyond the simply programmatic response, to reach the great details that make the difference.
With a higher frequency of single-family room projects, many times this dream involves designing a house that our clients can call home.
Purpose
With our professional practice, we want to convey that there is a more conscious way of doing architecture, in harmony both with its environment and with people.
Each new element that is established within the framework of the existing influences its surroundings externally and aspects of our being internally.
Designing a project is kind of a circular process, which is fed back and where you perceive a return, because people define what architecture will be like and this, later, has an impact on our lives.
Therefore, Architecture is an opportunity, to enhance the essence of people through their way of being in life.
The process
After a new project starting, we began a brief study stage. We visit the place to collect information on the spatial constraints, analyzing the legal framework and the feasibility of the project, and meeting with you to get to know you better and find out the best way to help you.
In the site study stage, we analyze the plot to determine the most advantageous position and orientation. We pay attention, among other things, to sun exposure, views, winds, noise or any other condition that may affect the home.
We study the program that you have defined, eventually suggesting and advising you on any possible alteration that may benefit you, and we develop a spatial diagram of it, to see the possible formal alternatives that best suit your needs.
Each piece of land is unique and all of them have something special. Our underlying work is to identify that special characteristic to highlight it and revalue both the project and its surroundings. On the other hand, since no two people are the same, one of the most enjoyable parts of our profession is talking with you and working together to create your ideal spaces.
Once the path to follow has been determined, we begin a stage of constant work in perfecting the selected proposal, with visits to the place and regular conversations that guarantee that the decisions fit properly within the framework of the place and respect your interests.
We will show you the distribution designs, sketches and 3D images so that you can visualize the project as well as possible. This phase usually lasts 3 months, but we will work as much as necessary until you are satisfied with the result.
When we have finished the design phase, we have to make the planning submission, building regulations submision and the execution project, where it is technically specified how the building will be built.
During this stage, we take care of coordinating all the specialties involved until we achieve the elaboration of all the written and drawn pieces necessary for the start of the construction of the work.
The last stage in the development of the project is the follow-up of the construction, where BIG Arquitetos is always available to clarify doubts that may arise during construction. Site visits will be made if its development justifies it.
The accompaniment throughout the work will allow you to have an experienced support person who will inform you of any questions you may have and avoid the risk of being deceived. We will help you rigorously in each phase (ideation, structure phase, execution, work, finishes…).
