Carbajo Barrios Arquitectos
Architects and architecture firms · Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
About Carbajo Barrios Arquitectos
Carbajo Barrios Arquitectos is the Galician practice of Manuel Carbajo and Celso Barrios, specialising in collective housing and cooperative residential projects. Its works include the Cornes residential complex, with 125 homes beside Santiago de Compostela's former station, and the Alto Residencial cooperative, with 34 homes near Santa Marta.
At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.
To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.
At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.
To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.