Inspiration / Professional perspective
Start with its use
What should the building do for the people who will use it? A clear answer makes it easier to prioritise layout, materials and qualities.
Explore options while they are still open
At an early stage, location, structure and scope can still be changed. Solutions should then be assessed from both architectural and practical perspectives.
Make the next step tangible
A good meeting should end with clarity: what do we know, what needs investigating, and who takes the work forward? At BEO, consultancy and development can be followed by construction when the project is ready.