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Architect issues.

  • 20-05-2014 10:10pm
    #1
    treouc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭


    I commissioned a RIAI architect for a job on an extension to an old house and I am paying him based on the RIAI recommendated rates - so I was expecting a decent stress free process. We have been working on a plan for some time and as we finished the agreed plan and drawings based on our requirements and the architects recommendation.

    The architect realised he had made a measurement mistake. 50% of the extension was to the side of the house over two stories and with the measurement issue the additional rooms to the side of the house are too small.Essentally a third of the room has been taken of what was already a small room. The architect still thinks it is workable, but i have run the final drawings by a number of people with knowledge and they all say i'd be crazy to continue with these plans. The rooms will be tiny and the money would be better developing to the rear of the house.

    Essentially the whole plan needs to be reconsidered.

    I wondered what your thoughts were on this? I am dreading the thoughts of starting the plans from scratch. Is this an acceptable request to expect the architect to start a new scheme from the start. Should i expect to pay him an extra fees? Any other suggestions or advice would be useful.
    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    The architect has acknowledged the mistake? Then talk to the architect? Report back then thanks


  • #3
    4Sticks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭4Sticks


    OP it is very difficult to answer your query with certainty.

    On the face of it the architect should correct his mistake for you and not charge you for doing so.
    What is unclear is that it appears that he may have already done so - you say he has re worked the plans already.

    And so the re worked plans are - according the architect , recommended : - but according to the judgement of others including you - not acceptable. Is that correct?

    It may be a case of the architect first believing that X may be delivered and later correcting the position to say - apologies only y is possible.

    And in his corrected statement he may be right. Which is what what no one here can form a judgement on.


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    If he has re-worked the plans, but they are not to OP's satisfaction, and because it was based on a (innocent) mistake, then the brief isn't fulfilled, and the Arch should be re-working at this expense.

    Otherwise what are you paying for - "wrong" plans ? Why would anyone do that ?

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  • #5
    4Sticks
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    Perhaps the brief needs to be reviewed based on corrected information.
    I don't know. No one not involved can say.


  • #6
    treouc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭treouc


    Yes the architect acknowledged the mistake but is trying to push this scheme through.
    Good point Galwaytt, i will keep that in mind when negotiating with her. It's good to get a decent
    I'm happy to share the drawings with anyone, if they want to wish to have a look. Just PM me.
    Thanks everyone for their comments.


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  • #7
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Just bear in mind that no-one is infallible. If the architect has been in all things amenable, but has made a simple mistake, then I would encourage a solution that satisfies you both and keeps the relationship intact.

    There may - will ! - come a time when it will happen the other way around. Karma and all that !!

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