Architecture is not solely about creating plans that meet the client’s vision or current regulations. A good architecture studio will be composed of a permanent team of professionals covering different areas to provide a comprehensive service to the client. It is a discipline that requires support and collaborative work with other fields such as engineering or geology to achieve an effective and efficient final solution. At Arquifach, an architecture studio in Calpe, we explain the importance of having a consolidated and multidisciplinary team. The Arquifach team is made up of the following professionals:
- Architect: the architect’s role is present from the earliest stages of a construction project (idea development and design) right through to the handover of the keys. They are the main person responsible for the project. This responsibility translates into legal liability in the event of any incident.
- Technical Architects: the functions of surveyors and technical architects are related to the qualitative and quantitative control of the management, execution, and supervision of construction works. They are also responsible for carrying out partial projects, reports, certificates, expert appraisals, and related studies and assessments.
- Drafter: drafting designers are in charge of advising on, developing, and processing the project and all the associated documentation. This ranges from project processing, license control, coordination with other agents involved in the project execution, to the processing and control for obtaining the decennial insurance: insurance, technical control office (OCT), geotechnical study, acoustics tests, and concrete and steel testing laboratory.
- Administrative Staff: the administrative team has an important function; they are responsible for keeping up-to-date and reviewing all the relevant documentation for each case. It is vitally important to be in contact with public administrations and have extensive knowledge of all the administrative ins and outs. The project passing all inspections and meeting established deadlines depends on this. Some of their functions include: water and electricity utility registrations, project management in town halls, advice on obtaining habitability certificates…
- Designers: these specialists draw on knowledge and stay up-to-date with technological advancements. Arquifach has a 3D simulation team for industrial design in assisted animation environments for virtual spaces, rendering, and modeling. Among their tasks we find: creating 3D infographic perspectives, virtual visualization of buildings and homes, or virtual tours of interiors and exteriors of buildings or homes.
- Other Independent Professionals: who collaborate regularly with this team: surveyor, geologist, industrial technical engineer, and telecommunications engineer, among others.
Constant Updating
Time brings changes in many areas. The advancement of technology offers possibilities that increase efficiency in processes and costs for any project. That is why constant professional updating is vital in the field of architecture.
It is vital to be aware of new regulations or modifications to norms that may be implemented, as they can change the course of any architectural project. In addition to what is legally essential, architects play a vital role concerning the commitment to the 2030 Agenda and especially to Sustainable Development Goal 11, focused on promoting sustainable cities and communities. An architect’s responsibility is great, as they are the ones who make decisions that aim to minimize the pollution resulting from our way of life. Technology is a great ally in this fight, which is why constant updating and adaptation are necessary to provide access to resources that help carry out responsible architecture. Architecture is a field dedicated to the well-being of society through the use and creation of spaces that support quality of life.
Arquifach: Architecture Studio Costa Blanca
Arquifach is an architecture studio operating throughout the Costa Blanca, more specifically in Calpe, Altea, Benissa, Teulada, and Moraira. With over 50 years of experience in the construction, architecture, and urban planning sectors. It has a professional team specialized in different fields of architectural design, construction, planning, pathology reports, valuations, and general consultancy. It offers these services with the utmost seriousness and professionalism possible, supported by the work of a human team that is always available to the client to develop work that fully satisfies them and to carry out responsible architecture. If you are thinking of building a custom home, contact Arquifach.
