About
Form 4 Architects (Formerly Ramakers Architects) is a niche firm specialising in projects built for durability.
We are committed to providing a high level of client service through close collaboration, design, documentation and management of innovative projects to achieve excellent results for our clients, on time and on budget.
Form 4 Architects has a long history of working closely with many blue chip clients in the fast food, oil and repetitive retail industries, as well as developments in the bulky goods retail, health care, educational and other sectors.
Since it’s establishment in 1990, we have provided services to more than 2,000 commercial projects.
Services
Form 4 Architects operates Australia wide and is registered in all States and Territories.
We are a full service provider and manage projects from site identification to completion.
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Project management
- End to end project management and support
- Full management of project from site scoping through to end of defects
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Site scoping and architectural design service
- Site analysis report
- Feasibility study
- Concept design
- Cost plan estimate
- Detailed design
- Construction documentation
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Design communication / promotion
- 3D Modelling / photo realistic imagery
- Animations & fly throughs
- Augmented reality (projection of building design image on site)
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Budget/CapEx establishment and control
- Variation management
- Project invoicing control
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Design documentation & obtaining authority approval
- Preparation of lodgement package
- Specialist subconsultant management
- Lodgement & liaison with authorities
- Engagement of Town Planners & Certifiers
- Engagement of Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) consultants
- Engagement of Building Code of Australia (BCA) consultants
- Engagement of Section J consultants
- plus many more
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Construction documentation
- Full architectural documentation
- Sub consultant management
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Interior design & documentation
- Material selection
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment design
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Obtaining authority construction approval
- Development Application (DA)
- Construction Certificate (CC)
- Occupational Certificate (OC)
- Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
- NSW Planning Portal lodgements
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Building work procurement
- Competitive tendering
- Design & construct
- Selective tender / builder
- Construction cost / tender review & recommendation
- Project award
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Full contract administration services
- Budget Management
- Site meetings during construction phase
- Liaise with builders and contractors on client’s behalf
- Management of on time delivery
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Post construction services
- As built documentation
- Obtaining occupancy certificate
- Defects establishment, monitoring & reviewing
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Ancillary Services
- Professional advice
- Sustainable design reviews
- Signage / furniture / stainless steel tenders
- Preparation of general manuals & guidelines
- Post completion photography
- Drone photography
“Our team has the expertise to take on any project from concept to completion which includes engaging all relevant consultants, working with council to obtain all authority approvals such as Development Applications, Construction Certificates and the final Occupation Certificate at handover. We provide technical expertise to take the stress out of your projects.”
Matthew Hornby, Owner/DirectorForm 4 Architects