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Architectural Design & Permits

Architectural Design and Permitting with a Focus on Buildability and Compliance

Architectural design and permitting are not only creative phases — they are technical, regulatory, and strategic processes that directly affect construction costs, timelines, and overall investment performance.

Our role is to ensure that design solutions are buildable, regulation-compliant, and economically justified, while permitting is handled in a structured and predictable manner.

Professional Consultation & Decision Support

Throughout all design and permitting phases, we work closely with licensed architects and professional legal advisors.
This ensures that all decisions are reviewed from architectural, legal, and engineering perspectives before final approval.

Structured & Transparent Communication

All architectural design and permitting materials are delivered in a clear, structured, and decision-oriented format, allowing investors to fully understand the project before construction begins.

Depending on the project phase, we provide:

  • Concept design materials (Idejni projekt)
    Architectural layouts, massing studies, and spatial organization presented through drawings and annotated visuals.

  • 3D models and visualizations
    Used to clearly demonstrate building volume, proportions, façade composition, and spatial relationships — aligned with planning regulations.

  • Technical design drawings
    Coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP documentation prepared for permitting and execution.

  • Detail studies and material solutions
    Visual and technical details focused on buildability, durability, and cost efficiency.

  • Clear revision tracking
    All design updates and changes are documented and communicated transparently, ensuring full control over design decisions.

All documentation is organized and shared systematically, enabling efficient review, informed approvals, and smooth transition into construction.

Design & permitting scope typically includes:

1. Concept Design & Investment Alignment

We develop architectural concepts based on:

  • investor objectives and budget

  • land constraints and zoning parameters

  • market positioning and intended use

Common challenges:

  • concepts that exceed planning limits

  • designs disconnected from construction reality

  • early decisions that later cause cost overruns

Our approach ensures that the concept is aligned with what can be approved and built, not just what looks good on paper.

2. Urban Planning Compliance & Zoning

We verify and coordinate design solutions with applicable:

  • spatial plans

  • urban planning conditions

  • land-use regulations

Common challenges:

  • misinterpretation of zoning rules

  • conflicting planning provisions

  • late design changes due to regulatory non-compliance

Early planning coordination prevents delays during the permitting phase.

3. Architectural, Structural & MEP Design Coordination

We coordinate all core design disciplines, including:

  • architectural design

  • structural engineering

  • mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems

Common challenges:

  • poor coordination between disciplines

  • clashes identified only during construction

  • inefficient systems increasing long-term operating costs

Integrated design reduces execution risks and improves construction efficiency.

4. 3D Visualizations & Spatial Studies

Where required, we prepare:

  • 3D models

  • spatial and massing studies

  • visualization materials for approvals or investor review

Common challenges:

  • misleading visualizations not reflecting real constraints

  • designs that fail once translated into technical drawings

Visual tools are used as decision-support instruments, not marketing illusions.

5. Cost-Aware Detailing & Technical Solutions

We develop design details with:

  • construction feasibility in mind

  • realistic material choices

  • cost-performance optimization

Common challenges:

  • details that are difficult or expensive to execute

  • design decisions causing unnecessary complexity

  • late value engineering due to unrealistic detailing

Cost-aware detailing reduces change orders and construction disputes.

6. Main Project Documentation (Glavni projekt)

We manage preparation of full main project documentation required for permitting, including:

  • architectural, structural, and MEP designs

  • technical descriptions and calculations

  • coordination between all project contributors

Common challenges:

  • incomplete documentation

  • inconsistencies between project parts

  • authority requests for revisions

Proper documentation is critical for smooth permit approval.

7. Building Permit Application & Authority

We manage the permitting process, including:

  • submission of documentation

  • communication with relevant authorities

  • coordination of revisions and clarifications

Common challenges:

  • delays due to unclear submissions

  • additional requirements requested mid-process

  • poor coordination between stakeholders

Structured authority coordination minimizes approval delays.

From Design to Construction

Once permits are secured, we continue seamlessly with:

  • construction execution

  • site supervision

  • project management

Ensuring continuity, accountability, and control throughout the project lifecycle.

Design Decisions Based on Reality

Successful projects are built on designs that respect regulations, construction logic, and investment constraints.

Contact us to discuss your project’s design and permitting requirements.

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