attend site to determine site limitations and conditions;

prepare a return design brief which sets out the architect’s understanding of the client’s design brief prior to advancing to concept design;

make such recommendations as may be required for the appointment of specialist consultants, including advice on reasonable allowances for their likely fees;

prepare measured site drawings; and

prepare feasibility study or preliminary sketches as discussed and agreed with the client.​​

prepare an initial indicative opinion of probable cost of works (or engage a specialist cost consultant, such as a quantity surveyor, to do so);

provide to the client the concept design and opinion of probable cost of works and obtain feedback;

conduct a preliminary analysis of the regulations and authority requirements and make enquiries necessary to determine the planning pathway (for example, complying development or development application);

as part of the concept design, conduct a preliminary analysis of appropriate materials and finishes;

arrange and attend 1 concept design meeting with relevant parties as agreed with the client (including client, authorities, selected consultants, etc) and keep appropriate records; and

prepare design briefs for selected consultants as relevant and agreed with the client.​

consider the developed design against the initial indicative opinion of probable cost of works and, if necessary, prepare an updated opinion of probable cost of works (or engage a specialist cost consultant, such as a quantity surveyor, to do so);

provide to the client the developed design including a schedule of proposed materials and finishes, generic furniture layouts and opinion of probable cost of works and obtain feedback;

arrange and attend 1 or 2 meetings with relevant parties as agreed with the client (including client, authorities, selected consultants, etc) and keep appropriate records;

where specialist consultants are required to contribute to design development, coordinate the work of those consultants; and

review the requirements of relevant statutory authorities.