PAC Design have extensive experience of designing residential and office buildings in an urban context, weaving contemporary buildings into sensitive surroundings.

One of PAC Design’s specialities is in producing hand drawn perspective views (alongside site layouts, plans and other images), to enable clients and planners to understand the proposals from the concept stage and its development through the  planning process. This can be particularly useful at planning committees where attractive hand drawn images are welcomed

Often, a hand drawn image  serves as a warmer, more attractive alternative to computer generated images. They can be prepared quickly and at short notice, and without the high costs of CGIs. Coloured visualisations also serve in the marketing of the units after consent has been obtained

Understand the local planning context.

• Review the city or town’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, design guidelines, and any neighborhood or district plans that apply to the site. This will help shape your application to meet policy goals.

Engage neighbours early.

• Talk to neighbourhood groups, local officials, and adjoining property owners about the project concept before formally submitting. Addressing concerns up front can smooth the application process.

Provide detailed drawings and visuals.

• Show site plans, sections, elevations, renderings, photos of design inspirations, and anything that will help reviewers understand the spatial qualities and aesthetic. 3D modeling can be useful for complex built form proposals.