Before all the wonderful new ideas for a site can be explored, there are some things that clients and their design team should do. Naturally, there is a first meeting, where the client and the designer meet, the designer’s resume and portfolio may be presented, and the project requirements are discussed.
In this first meeting (which may or may not take place at the project site), the following items need to at least be mentioned, and the process of uncovering the answers begins:
What is the client’s schedule for completion and budget for the work? What are their expectations for quality and documentation?
How involved will the project be, what services will be needed, will other consultants need to be retained?
How involved will the project be, and can that reasonably be expected to fit the budget and time-frame?
Given all of the above, is there a permitting or inspection requirement for this work? What documentation exists already for the site, and are there restrictions on what can be done at the site?
At the conclusion of this first meeting, if the client is interested in proceeding, the Landscape Architect goes back to her office and writes up a proposal for design services that responds specifically to what was discussed in the interview. This proposal is (best practices) presented in person to prevent any misunderstandings.
Once the proposal is accepted and signed, the design process can begin!
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