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Residential Architect Contract
"I need a Residential Architect Contract for a new home design project in Auckland, with construction expected to start in March 2025, including full design services and construction administration with a focus on sustainable design features."
1. Parties: Identifies the architect and the client, including their full legal names and contact details
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the client's intention to engage the architect for residential architectural services
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of architectural services to be provided, including design phases, documentation, and construction administration if applicable
5. Architect's Obligations: Sets out the architect's professional obligations, including compliance with relevant laws and professional standards
6. Client's Obligations: Outlines the client's responsibilities, including providing information, making timely decisions, and obtaining necessary approvals
7. Project Timeline: Establishes key milestones and completion dates for different phases of the architectural services
8. Fees and Payment: Details the fee structure, payment schedule, and terms for additional services
9. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership and usage rights of architectural drawings and documents
10. Professional Indemnity Insurance: Specifies insurance requirements and coverage
11. Termination: Sets out circumstances and procedures for terminating the agreement
12. Dispute Resolution: Establishes processes for handling disputes between parties
13. General Provisions: Includes standard contract clauses such as notices, amendments, and governing law
1. Construction Phase Services: Additional terms for when the architect is engaged during construction phase, including site visits and contractor coordination
2. Resource Consent Services: Specific provisions for when the architect assists with resource consent applications
3. Specialist Consultants: Terms regarding engagement and coordination of external consultants when required
4. Sustainable Design: Additional provisions for projects with specific sustainability requirements or certifications
5. Heritage Building Considerations: Special terms for projects involving heritage-listed buildings or conservation areas
6. Cost Management: Additional terms for when the architect provides cost estimation or budget management services
7. Project Management: Terms for when the architect takes on project management responsibilities
1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Services Matrix: Detailed breakdown of services included in each project phase
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, hourly rates, and payment milestones
3. Schedule 3 - Project Program: Detailed timeline showing key dates, milestones, and dependencies
4. Schedule 4 - Client's Brief: Detailed requirements and specifications provided by the client
5. Schedule 5 - Excluded Services: List of services specifically excluded from the scope
6. Appendix A - Standard Terms and Conditions: Detailed terms and conditions complementing the main agreement
7. Appendix B - Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate: Copy of the architect's current insurance certificate
8. Appendix C - Project Team Structure: Organization chart showing key personnel and their roles
Authors
Architect
Architectural Services
Building Consent
Client
Completion Date
Confidential Information
Construction Budget
Construction Documents
Construction Phase Services
Consultant
Contract Documents
Contractor
Design Development
Design Documents
Fee
Final Completion
Intellectual Property
NZIA
NZRAB
Practice
Preliminary Design
Project
Project Brief
Project Program
Project Site
Resource Consent
Reimbursable Expenses
Scope of Services
Services
Specialist Consultant
Sustainable Design Features
Third Party Contractor
Variations
Working Days
Working Drawings
Appointment
Scope of Services
Architect's Obligations
Client's Obligations
Project Timeline
Fees and Payment
Variations
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Liability and Indemnity
Termination
Force Majeure
Dispute Resolution
Copyright
Documentation Ownership
Health and Safety
Quality Assurance
Communication Protocol
Project Administration
Professional Standards
Resource Consent
Building Consent
Construction Phase Services
Site Access
Assignment and Subcontracting
Insurance
Warranties
Notices
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendment
Privacy and Data Protection
Architecture
Residential Construction
Building Design
Property Development
Home Renovation
Construction Services
Professional Services
Real Estate
Legal
Architecture
Design
Client Relations
Project Management
Contract Administration
Risk Management
Documentation
Quality Assurance
Architect
Principal Architect
Project Architect
Residential Design Architect
Contract Administrator
Practice Manager
Legal Counsel
Risk Manager
Client Relations Manager
Project Manager
Documentation Manager
Design Director
Managing Director
Contracts Manager
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