Design Deliverables
Description
Developing the initial list of materials, systems and performance requirements. This includes agreeing who is responsible for producing and approving each part of the specification and establishing which elements are critical for quality and durability.
Identification and development of key design packages required to define the project typically includes:
- Interior look and feel
- Furniture procurement strategy
- Specialist lighting strategy
- Branding and wayfinding (what and where)
- Facade and building envelope
- Finishes and material palettes
- Critical specifications and performance requirements
A shared checklist used by the Project Manager, Architect and Design Champion will confirm that key design, quality and operational requirements are addressed during Stage 2 and carried forward into later stages.
Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages
RIBA Stage 3
Ensuring coordination activities are clearly marker within the project programme. This helps demonstrate progress, identify upcoming coordination deadlines and highlight areas where additional review time resources may be required.
RIBA Stage 4
Systematically monitoring the status of every design packages (architecture, MEP, structure, interiors, landscape, specialist disciplines) to ensure they are progressing to final pre-construction completeness. This includes tracking approvals, outstanding actions, coordination items and late-stage risks. Verifying that each design package contains all necessary drawings, schedules, specifications, details and performance requirements needed for construction.
Ensures that no missing information or inconsistencies could cause errors or delays on site. Updating the central design tracker to record progress, outstanding issues, dependencies and required information. The tracker ensures transparency, identifies blockers early and provides a single source of truth for the project team during the transition to construction.