1. Project snapshot
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Project type | Residence, hotel, workplace, retail, wellness, mixed use. |
| Location | Address, access limits, strata or body corporate restrictions. |
| Decision makers | Who approves design, budget and procurement? |
| Target completion | Move-in date, opening date, low-occupancy window or event deadline. |
2. What needs to change?
List frustrations before solutions. Examples: the lobby feels dated, rooms are hard to clean, the living room has no storage, guests cannot find reception, the lighting feels cold, or staff paths cross awkwardly with customers.
3. Users and behaviours
Who uses the space daily, who visits occasionally, who maintains it, and what behaviours should the design encourage or reduce?
4. Budget clarity
A budget is not a creative limitation; it is a design tool. It helps determine where to invest, where to simplify and where to stage work.
5. Attachments
- Plans and elevations
- Photos and videos
- Existing furniture list
- Brand guidelines if commercial
- Maintenance issues and defect list
- Images of spaces you like and dislike