The Balai Bayi team is very adaptable in designing many types of buildings based on their usage, but we specialize in creating residential projects such as single detached, duplex, row home, low-medium rise condominiums, and subdivisions (in the R1-R3 category). We also specialize in creating commercial or mixed-use buildings with single or multi-storey buildings.
Design time frames are determined by the project’s complexity and scale. If the project materials are correct and legally acceptable, the projected time period for comprehensive architectural design services is as follows:
- Bungalow (1-storey home with a 100 sqm floor area): Schematic to Design Development Phase (1-2 weeks)
- 2 storey dwelling (200 sqm floor area): Schematic Design to Design Development Phase (3-4 weeks)
- 3-4 storey residence (300-400 sqm floor area): Schematic to Design Development Phase (4-6 weeks)
- Medium-rise construction (5-8 storeys with 100 sqm per floor): Schematic to Design Development Phase (6-8 weeks)
We compensate for our architectural services either per square meter or as a percentage of the project cost. The cost per percentage varies depending on the construction style and the degree of project complexity. Here is an example of the application of service costs that exclude additions, changes, and revisions, along with documentary signature and seal fees and analysis fees:
Two-storey home residence with a floor size of 200 sqm.
Estimated project cost: 9 million pesos.
Professional Fee: 6% of Project Cost (Not Including Engineering Fees).
The service charges are flexible and subject to change based on the project’s complexity and difficulty.
The Balai Bayi team manages permit processing for the projects for which we provide Full Architectural Design services to the client. However, we approve permit processing for projects we have not created as long as the legal documentation for the properties are compatible, the project drawings are properly designed and full, and the target date for completion of the permit processing as well as the budget are sufficient.
Yes, we permitted joint partnerships, particularly for larger-scale developments such as condominiums and housing projects. The parameters of the arrangement between our client and our office can be negotiated in person.
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Yes, we urge our clients, particularly those who live in or around Baguio City or even beyond CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region), to drop by and meet with us to discuss their optimal project.
- Project Definition Phase: We define our client’s project requirements, goals, and budget.
- Schematic Design Phase: Creation of basic line drawings, overall project concept, and budget based on the project definition step.
- Design Development Step: Building on the previous two stages, this step involves the creation of construction drawings (e.g., floor plans, elevations, sections, and so on) and engineering papers.
- Contract Documentation Phase: Development of contract documentation, specifications, and estimates.
- Bidding and Negotiation Phase: Creation of bid documents such as contract letting and invitations to bidders for contractors.
- Construction Phase: On-site implementation of the project based on the design, budget, and staff discussed and agreed upon in earlier phases.
Yes, but under certain conditions. Our terms for carrying out project management with a client shall be determined by the agreement between our group and the client.
Yes, but conditionally. The Balai Bayi team can work on construction projects, but only to a limited extent.