DESIGN SERVICES

Granny flat and residential design services in Auckland

Clear design stages, defined deliverables and professional documentation for your agreed project pathway.

Stratum provides architectural design for consent-exempt granny flats, relocatable homes and selected residential alterations.

Every engagement begins with a clear scope, fixed fee and appropriate next step

Granny Flat Design Service

Once the concept and project pathway are established, we prepare the detailed architectural documentation required for the agreed scope.

Documentation may include:

  • Developed Working Drawings Plans

  • Construction and compliance details

  • Designer Memorandum

Outcome:

A coordinated architectural drawing set for the agreed exemption or building consent pathway.

Structural engineering, geotechnical advice, surveying, drainage investigation and other specialist services are separate unless expressly included in the agreed scope.

01 CONCEPT DESIGN AND PIM

We confirm your requirements and develop a site-specific concept for the proposed granny flat.

This stage considers the proposed location, layout, access, relevant planning information and the requirements of the agreed exemption or consent pathway.

Typical deliverables include:

  • Concept site plan

  • Proposed floor plan

  • Exterior elevations

  • Agreed design revisions

  • Information required for PIM application

  • PIM Lodged on behalf of you

Outcome:

An agreed concept and a clear basis for progressing into detailed documentation.

02 FINAL DOCUMENTATION

OTHER RESIDENTIAL WORK

Selected projects considered individually

RELOCATABLE HOME DOCUMENTATION

Site-specific architectural documentation for relocating an existing dwelling onto a new property.

The required scope depends on the existing building information, proposed foundations, site services, engineering requirements and the relevant council approval pathway.

ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND CONVERSIONS

Architectural design and documentation for selected home additions, internal alterations, garage or carport conversions and residential renovations.

Each project is reviewed individually to confirm whether it falls within Stratum’s experience, availability and LBP scope.

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Ready to understand the right next step for your property?

Book a 15-minute project call to tell us what you are considering. We’ll explain how the process works and whether Stratum is the right fit.