Base framing now almost complete with cladding to begin later this month. The dry weather continues allowing things to progress at a good rate.

We started the process today of looking at the integration of an automated audio system for the home. For this project these works are separate to the contract, although on completion a very important part of the build from an integration perspective.

It is not unusual for certain aspects of a build to be outside of a main contract with the builder, but this does not remove the necessity for these works to be properly understood from a scope and value perspective (notwithstanding the design impact of course), but also from an integration perspective.

Based on this it is ideal for any works outside of the contract to be thought through early. It is also ideal that the client allow the architect to interface with consultants external to the contract.

This will ensure relationships are properly managed, an understanding of who is doing what can be confirmed, and the design impacts can also be understood. In short, communication and expectation are well managed and the design benefits.

Image above of main living area with the volume now becoming clear.