If you work with an architect they may ask you for a number of documents to help manage your project. One of the most important is the brief. This can include a lot of information and guidance about what you want from the project. However, writing a good brief can be tricky. We can help though. As one of the best names for residential architecture London has, we have seen lots of different briefs. Therefore we know what people should include when they want to design their dream home.

Your life

 
The perfect home will suit your lifestyle and have the perfect spaces for you. To get the design right it is important that you tell your architect about your life. Do you want the home to be relaxing? Does it need to suit specific functions like working from home? Are there children or are you planning a family in the future? All of these things are important because they can shape the design.

Floor plans

Whether you are improving an existing property or designing a new one, it is a good idea to include floor plans in the brief. Even if they are only basic sketches, they will help the architect to visualise what you want. It is also a good idea to have plans for external spaces.

Make it fun

The brief can include everything you want from the project but it also needs to inspire the architect. A great way to do this is make the brief fun. If you have ideas, even if they are silly and outlandish, include them. The architects may find a way to bring them to life or be able to use elements in other parts of the design.

Important details

Every brief should include the important details the architect needs to know. Some of the most crucial are the timescale and the budget. There is no point you having a detailed brief with lots of demands and then saying you only have a tiny budget that makes the project infeasible. Let the architect know about your finances early so they can come up with realistic plans. In addition, make sure you are clear on the kind of quality you are looking for.

Getting the best residential architect in London

If you need any help, speak to Coffey Architects. We are an award winning team with lots of stunning homes in our portfolio. You can have a look at some of them on our website and contact us for assistance.