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Introduction
An architect will assist you in setting a viable brief and budget for the project and becomes the creative
interpreter of your needs and aspirations. Yet the role of designer is only one facet of the architect’s
service; an architect is able to assist you in the selection of other consultants and is able to lead the
professional team by fulfilling the role of principal consultant, ensuring that all contributors (such as
surveyors and engineers) are working together towards a common goal and to the benefit of the project.
An architect is able to interpret the myriad of standards and regulations which must be adhered to as
part of the Statutory Approval process. Furthermore, architects are trained to make sure the building
contract is followed, as they act on your behalf as your principal agent, thereby guiding the building
delivery process to a successful completion.
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