CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE AND MODERN HOUSES IN PORTUGAL
Here are some frequent asked questions about contemporary architecture and modern houses in Portugal.
DO ARCHITECTS ALWAYS DESIGN UNIQUE MODERN ARCHITECTURE SINGLE HOUSES?
Yes, each of our projects are absolutely unique. Even the furniture design of the interior decoration is also single and unique. As architects, we think a house should always be adapted to a specific site, to a single budget and under single conditions of the needs of the client and when it was built. That's the quality that distinguishes our works and projects of contemporary architecture and modern houses in Portugal.
ARCHITECTS AND COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS
Here are some frequent asked questions about architects and commercial, industrial and residential architecture projects.
I WANT TO INVEST IN PORTUGAL. WHAT CAN I EXPECT FORM UTOPIA ARCHITECTS?
You can expect an architectural service that will improve the profit and value of your business. You will have architects that provide unique and innovative design projects on schedule, generating professional design documents, managing a competitive bidding, and ensuring the quality of the final construction, saving you precious time to work on the core busyness of your company and investment in Portugal.
DWELLING, COMMERCE, SERVICE AND INDUSTRY ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS AND ARCHITECTS
Here are some frequent asked questions about dwelling, commerce, service and industry architecture projects and architects.
HOW TO DEAL WITH BUILDING'S CONSTRAINTS AND REGULATIONS, SUBMISSIONS AND PLANNING PERMISSIONS, APPROVALS, LOCAL PLANNERS?
Make an enquiry to one of our architects at the architecture cabinet and we will provide you with all the information about development phases and fees. Typically, a development begins with a feasibility study, followed by the design, the planning and building regulations submissions, tendering for construction, the build, and completion. Our architects can get you through the submissions phase, or manage the entire development.
EXTENSIONS, REFURBISHMENTS, ENLARGEMENTS, RESTORATIONS AND CONVERSIONS
Here are some frequent asked questions about extensions, refurbishments, enlargements, restorations and conversions.
I WANT TO REMODEL AND CONVERT AN OLD BUILDING IN PORTUGAL. CAN THE EXTENSION BE MODERN AND CLASSIC?
We see architecture and engineering in a very pragmatic way, so joining modernity and classicism is something we appreciate. Converting an old building is a task that requires deep construction knowledge and a high level of architecture and engineering skills. Therefore, a correct balance between modern architecture and classic architecture is not only possible but also fundamental and valuable.
ARCHITECT AND ARCHITECTURE PROJECT
Here are some frequent asked questions about the architect and the architecture project
SHOULD THE ARCHITECT PAY THE PERMISSION COSTS?
No, the architect should not pay permissions costs. Typically, a development begins with a feasibility study, followed by the design, the planning and building regulations submissions, tendering for construction, the build, and completion. An architect can get you through the submissions phase, or manage the entire development. Fees should be paid according to this services. Nevertheless, permission costs should always be done by the client.
REHABILITATION AND CONVERSION OF OLD HOUSES
Here are some frequent asked questions about rehabilitation and conversion of old houses
I WANT TO RESTORE AND REHABILITATE AN OLD HOUSE IN PORTUGAL. HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST?
Just contact one of our architects and provide us with all the information about your project. We will then generate a written proposal with our fees and an estimation of the construction costs.
ARCHITECTS SEEM TO SPEAK WITH ARCHITECTURE TERMINOLOGY I DON'T UNDERSTAND.
Here is some terminology used by architects:Planning Application Drawings - Basic drawings for planning approval, Building Regulation Drawings - Specific drawings, which address issues such as health and safety and disability access, Working Drawings - Used on site to construct the house, Tender Package - Sent to builders to price the development, Contract Administrator - What an architect becomes when they impartially manage the client-builder relationship, CAD - Computer aided design used for elevations and plans as well as 3D models, Architectural Technologist - A designer who is not an architect, Professional Indemnity Insurance - All architects are required to carry this to put right any serious errors