CONCEPT DESIGN SERVICE:
Considering a renovation or new build? We now offer a specific concept design service.
Conceived to allow quality design to be more accessible and cost effective.
This will allow you to visualise the opportunities and make an informed, no obligation decision on whether to continue with the project.
The service is structured in two parts:
1. Consultation Meeting:
This meeting usually takes between 2 & 3 hours. We will:
- Inspect the site or building and collect information through measurements, photos and reviewing any existing plans (if available);
- Discuss requirements and aspirations for the project;
- Workshop the concept design layouts and test other options through sketches at the initial meeting to form a clear design direction
Prior to the consultatuion meeting we will review the proposed site – (Aerial Photos, Council Zoning & Overlays);
2. Concept Design Development:
Within 7 days after the meeting, we will provide:
- concept sketch drawings;
- a computer generated artist impression;
- a written scope of works;
- Provide indicative costing;
- Flag potential planning issues;
- Provide realistic time schedules for the different stages of the project;
- Provide a summary of required steps to progress with the project.
(Samples of Concept Drawings are here)

Conceptualise Visualise Realise
Getting Started:
Contact James McGann
email: jamesm@mcgannarchitects.com.au
ph: 03 9645 5636
mobile: 0418 171 832
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Exhibitions:
>>> James McGann's work was featured in
RMIT Architecture Program Major Project Exhibition 2002 -2003
at Royal Australian Navy Drill Hall, Melbourne
September 24- October 7, 2004
Publications:
Magazines:
>>> Monument Issue 65
Pages 104 & 105
Review of RMIT Architecture Program Major Project Exhibition 2002 - 2003 by Conrad Hamann.
Books:
>>> Preter - RMIT Architecture Thesis Projects 2002-2003
Published by RMIT Press
Work featured on pages 24, 25, 26, 27, 126, 127 & 142.