Our Story and Mission
Soil & Water Design and Construction Group is a dynamic and experienced commercial, residential and fit-out firm based in Melbourne/ Australia and Tehran/ Iran who are passionate about Architecture and Construction.
Our business aim’s is to design for the climate and for comfort in response to our clients through better performing buildings and spaces that have lasting value.
Soil & Water Design Group exemplifies a thoughtful design aesthetic; responding to complex building constraints to achieve results that embody space, form and detail that are engaging, surprising, contemporary, efficient and relevant.
With a rich history of collaborations between the practice, and a variety of talented designers, lighting specialists, bespoke furniture builders and graphic designers, our company brings extraordinary results to each venture.
Sustainability Design and Human Inspiration are innate to good design and focuses on minimizing energy use of natural materials during and after construction.
Soil & water design groups believe that environmental sustainability and energy efficient building principles are integral to “suitable design” with the intention to improve quality of life and cost into the future.
Part of Soil & Water Group, one of Australia’s most trusted companies is called Soil & Water Construction Group, leads a tight-knit team who are tuned with an understanding of client/developer needs and requirements regarding Project Management and Construction Management.
We take a continuous improvement approach to property development, management and maintenance, and pride ourselves on having a reputation for consistently delivering work to the highest standard and on time.
Soil & Water Group Started out as a small Architecture and Construction company in Melbourne, have evolved into a thriving, multi-faceted business that is revolutionizing building and achieving excellence across a diverse range of industries.
Successful background in banking and finance, having opened a self-storage facility.
1 Albert Rd. Melbourne Proposal Design by Soil & Water Design Group
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Architectural Phase 1 Pre-Design
The initial phase of the architectural design process is known as Pre-Design or Programming.
The primary goal of this phase is to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the constraints of the project.
Architectural Phase 2 Sketch Design
Our design team describe the architectural and tectonic elements of the project design.
The team takes the programming and concept design and translates it into architectural and spatial designs.
Architectural Phase 3 Design Development
Sketch Design should be completed, and ready to design.
Efficient floor plan presents the ideal spatial arrangement of the project, and draft elevations and sections. During Design Development it’s time to ‘develop’ the design.
Architectural Phase 4 Building Permit
The drawings produced during this phase are used to bid, ultimately and construct the project.
Construction documents serve two basic purposes:
1- Obtain a building permit
2- Seek accurate pricing
Architectural Phase 5 Contractor Selection
Binding & Negotiation stage that contracts usually come into existence as a result of:
1- Competitive tendering
2- Negotiation
3- Non-competitive quoting
4- A combination of any of these
Architectural Phase 6 Construction Services
Construction Administration is the final phase involves the architect frequently visiting the construction site to answer questions and deal with issues that arise.