KWC
Architects' portfolio of consultations and design work include a diversity
of projects. Preferred emphasis has been directed towards technologically
challenging institutional buildings, restoration and rehabilitation projects
and design of scientific research, testing and production facilities.
Design expertise is only the most visible aspect of the professional services offered by KWC. Whether designing a laboratory to maximise efficiency and minimize occupational risks, or analysing existing structures to determine redevolopment potential, the architect's larger responsibility to the client is to be an effective problem solver. Careful reviews of the tasks at hand conducted at the start of every project allow for the assignment of the most appropriate human and technical resources. thorough analysis and program development form the basis for sound design and document production.
The services provided can be categorized as below :
Design:
Additional Services :
Computer Services :
Design expertise is only the most visible aspect of the professional services offered by KWC. Whether designing a laboratory to maximise efficiency and minimize occupational risks, or analysing existing structures to determine redevolopment potential, the architect's larger responsibility to the client is to be an effective problem solver. Careful reviews of the tasks at hand conducted at the start of every project allow for the assignment of the most appropriate human and technical resources. thorough analysis and program development form the basis for sound design and document production.
The services provided can be categorized as below :
Design:
- Program review
- Construction budget review
- Zoning Analysis
- Code Analysis
- Preliminary Design Studies
- Final Design Studies
- Cost Plan and estimate production
- Working drawings (manual and CAD)
- Coordination between sub-consultants
- Specifications
- Assist in the drafting of bid forms
- Assist the client in obtaining routine approvals
from the authorities who have jurisdiction.
- Advising on bids and proposals
- Carrying
out contract administration of the construction phase including the general
and post completion review of the construction.
Additional Services :
- Planning and Feasibility studies
- Urban Design Studies
- Site Planning
- Facilities Programming
- Institutional Reorganization
- Office Planning and layout
- Building envelope expert advice
- As built drawings and facilities survey
- Heritage structure surveys, restoration, and research
- Official plan amendments and rezoning applications
- Minor variance applications, commitee of adjustment
appearances
Computer Services :
- Computer Aided Design Presentations
- 3D Computer modeling
- Scanning and conversion of drawing and written
information to computer file formats.
