When should architecture begin?
Detailed design should begin after the site evidence, feasibility direction, project brief and decision responsibilities are sufficiently clear.
Are 3D renders construction drawings?
No. Renders communicate appearance and atmosphere; coordinated technical documents are required for approvals, pricing and construction.
Can local materials be incorporated?
Yes, subject to suitability, supply consistency, performance, maintenance and the approved design intent.
How are design changes controlled?
Material changes should be recorded with their reason, cost and programme effect before approval.
Does the architect also manage construction?
Only where that role is included in the written appointment; design, contract administration and site management are distinct responsibilities.
How should a Nepal site influence the design language?
Topography, climate, views, local materials, craft, access and community context should shape the response without relying on superficial motifs.
What information is needed before room planning?
The target guest, key count, room mix, accessibility, service model, site constraints and commercial brief should be sufficiently defined.
How are landscape and architecture coordinated?
Levels, drainage, ecology, arrival, outdoor use, privacy and maintenance need joint decisions from the early design stages.
When is a design ready for reliable pricing?
Pricing becomes more dependable when drawings, specifications, quantities, interfaces and site information are coordinated to an agreed level.
What should an architecture appointment include?
It should state stages, deliverables, consultant interfaces, review rounds, site involvement, approvals support, fees and intellectual-property terms.