Elevate Architects

Business Plan

Cataquez, Gwyneth Fiona | BS Architecture 4 | Midterm Project

 Partnership
Business type

A partnership is a legal agreement between two or more persons to manage and

operate a business and share profits; in a general partnership corporation, all
members share profit as well as liabilities.

Why Partnership?
General benefits of partnerships:

1 Bridging the Gap in Expertise

and Knowledge
Partnering with someone gives access to a
broader range of skills for many aspects in the
organization. A good partnership also
contributes to more information and expertise
that help the business grow.
3 More Business Opportunities
and Better Work/Life Balance
Partnerships allow sharing of labor and gives
ease and flexibility to pursue other
opportunities, as well as being able to trust
someone to hold down the fort when one
needs to take needed time off.

2 Varied cash flow and Cost

savings 4 Less paperwork

Partnership business often gets more cash to A partnership agreement is simpler to prepare
fund the business, and in some cases the and sign than the paperwork for other
other partner could have access to capital business models.
resources to fund the operations better.
Having a partner also allow sharing of financial
burden for expenses and capital expenditures.
 Green Design Architecture
Specialization
Designing homes and structures that are ecologically sustainable, and frequently
collaborating with architects from other specializations. Green building designs
use renewable energy sources, eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient
appliances, and other "green" strategies, as well as constantly inventing new
ways of creating designs with a low environmental effect.

Project type specialization:

Residential
Project detail:
Passive cooling and natural lighting
design intervention

Office Building
Project detail:
Sun shading properties and
incorporation of tropical plants

Cafes
Project detail:
Passive cooling, natural lighting,
and open plan
Skillset:
1. Building Information Modelling
BIM provides users with a digital representation of a facility's physical and
functional characteristics which allows increased insight into the space's
planning, design, construction, and management.
Process:

Planning: inform, guide, and simplify project planning through real-world

data to understand environmental behavior
Design: Organize construction and provide crucial information about a
design's performance.
Construction: Projects specifications and shared documents to simplify this
phase
Operation: Supports operation, maintenance, extension, etc.
Benefits:
Cost and resource savings
Greater efficiency and shorter project lifecycles
Improved communications
Opportunities for prefabrication and modular construction
Higher Quality Results

Concept Approximate Geometry Precise Geometry

approx. sizes, approx. specifications, accurate quantity, size,
shapes, and location. quantities, size, shape, location, orientation, with
location, and orientation. detailing, fabrication,
assembly, and installation
information.

https://www.united-bim.com/practical-approach-to-level-of-detail/
Skillset:
2. Architectural Visualization
Architectural Visualization creates digital models of structures, buildings, and
spaces using complex modelling methods and powerful rendering computers.
Architectural visualization is a tool for communication that present's the client's
vision.
How Arch Viz improve efficiency, communication and sales:
Helps land contracts: creative presentation shows understanding of client's
needs and architects have the technical skills required to execute it.
Enables smoother collaborative work: Arch Viz lets architects and clients work
together more efficiently, with changes that can be presented in record time.
Sells imagined spaces: let's clients imagine the spaces in real life and
understand the sense of scale to perceive real life activities.
Reduces costly mistakes: Arch Viz helps companies spot design flaws early
on. Incorporating real life specifications like photos and data from surveyors
helps architects make more accurate and informed design decisions.
Post production software mastered:

3D Modelling software like Revit and Rendered images improved in Adobe

Sketchup with real life rendering in Enscape Photoshop and Adobe Indesign
and Lumion

https://www.youtube.com/@LearnUpstairs
https://www.youtube.com/@ShowItBetter
Skillset:
3. Architectural Research and Background
Research backs up and contextually strengthens design. A research output gives
context by providing purpose and direction to the process. Architectural research
is a straightforward notion that entails generating information in a certain direction
using a well-structured strategy and technique. With the benefit of experience,
the practitioner has a competitive advantage in using their talents as equipped
professionals in the sector.
Important background knowledge in architectural research:

Solar Study Aerodynamics

Sun shading systems Site analysis

BERDE standards LEED standards

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-architectural-reviews/a5879-importance-of-research-in-
architecture/#:~:text=The%20role%20of%20architects%20and,as%20well%20as%20the%20user.
https://www.proglobalbusinesssolutions.com/photoshop-architectural-visualization/
Proposed Office Manpower
Regular Staff

Pax: 2 main partners

Task: Administrative;
Architectural works
Salary/mo: Php. 25,000
Architects Benefits: PhilHealth

Pax: 1 Pax: 1
Task: Works on CAD/BIM, Task: Architectural
3D Modelling Post Production
CAD/BIM Salary/mo: Php. 16,000 Post Salary/mo: Php. 16,000
Operator Benefits: PhilHealth Producer Benefits: PhilHealth

Pax: 1
Task: Clerical tasks
Salary/mo: Php. 14,000
Secretary Benefits: PhilHealth

Retaining Professionals

Pax: 1
Task: Finance
Retainer/mo: Php 3,000
Accountant

Pax: 1
Task: Contracts, legal documents
Retainer/mo: Php 5,000
Lawyer
Proposed Office Location

Banilad, Cebu

25 sqm

Office Residential Space for Rent

Amenities: Terms
• Business Lounge Minimum Lease Term: One (1) year
• Virtual Office Advance Payment: Equivalent to
• Conference Room Two (2) month rent
• Rooftop Fitness Gym Security Deposit: Equivalent to
• Roof Deck with Lounge Two (2) month rent
• WIFI in designated area
Rent:
• 24 Hour Security with CCTV
• Addressable Fire Alarm
• Back-up Generator
Php. 25,000/
• High Parking Ratio
• Five high-speed Elevator month
https://cebugrandrealty.com/property/25-sqm-office-residential-space-for-rent-in-cebu/
Business Capitalization
Start Up Costs Breakdown

Registration and Permits

Item Inclusion Cost

Registration fee, articles of partnership,

SEC Registration etc
6,000.00

PRC Application of Firm Partnership - Initial Registration 4,000.00

Processing of documents: Barangay

clearance, CTC, Sanitary Permit, Fire
Business Permit Safety certificate, occupational permit,
3,000.00
CCENRO certificate

Registration fee, books, receipts,

BIR Registration documentary stamp
5,000.00

Miscellaneous Expenses Printing, photocopies, travel expenses 3,000/00

Total 21,000.00

Office Set-Up Costs

2 months advanced payment & 2

Rent Deposit months security deposit
100,000.00

Office Renovation Design, materials, etc 100,000.00

Total 200,000.00

Furnishing & Marketing costs

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Business Capitalization
Start Up Costs Breakdown

Furnishing and equipments

Item Inclusion Cost

5 work table, 1 meeting table, 5 work

Furniture chairs, 6 meeting table chairs, 1 sofa, 2 50,000.00
lounge chair, cabinets

Fixture Lights, plants, decorations 20,000.00

4 architectural PC setup @ 50,000

1 clerical PC @ 20,000
Equipment Printer and copy machine @ 7,000
247,000.00
Plotter @ 20,000

Total 317,000

Marketing

Graphic designer fee, brochure, cards,

Branding uniform
20,000.00

Publicity Social media promotion 1,000.00

Total 21,000.00

Grand Total of Start Up Cost 559,000.00

Business Capitalization
Monthly Operational Costs Breakdown

Manpower Expenses

Name Daily Wage Monthly salary

Architect 1 1,100.00 24,200.00

Architect 2 1,100.00 24,200.00

CAD/BIM Operator 720.00 15,840.00

Visual Architect 720.00 15,840.00

Secretary 630.00 13,860

Total Salary (22 days of working per month) 93,220.00

Employee benefits

Name Monthly premium Total

Philhealth 225.00 x 5 staff 1,125.00

Total 1,125.00

Rent, utilities, & travel expenses

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Business Capitalization
Monthly Operational Costs Breakdown

Rent expenses

Monthly Office Rent 25,000.00

Utilities

Electricity 6,000.00

Water 1,000.00

Internet 1,899.00

Travel

Transportation w/gas &

6,000.00
maintenance

Total 39,899

Grand Total of Monthly

134,244.00
Operational Cost

Start up costs Monthly Operational Costs

Summary

Registration & Permits 21,000.00 Manpower 93,220.00

Office Set-up costs 200,000.00 Employee benefits 1,125.00
Furnishing 317,000.00 Rent 25,000.00
Marketing 21,000.00 Utilities, & travel 14,899.00

TOTAL 559,000.00 TOTAL 134,244.00

Income Assumptions
As per computed monthly income from projects annually; Assuming all projects'
duration are within one (1) year

Detailed Architectural Design

Services (DADS)
Group 2 - RPF: 3.6% of PCC
Group 3 - RPF: 4.2% of PCC
Group 4 - RPF: 6% of PCC

Passive Design No. of PCC Total Monthly

% fee
Residential projects (ave.) Income Income
Projects
Single Detached 4 5,000,000.00 6% 1,200,000.00 100,000.00
Units

Ecological No. of PCC Total Monthly

% fee
Commercial projects (ave.) Income Income
Projects
Office Buildings 2 6,000,000.00 3.6% 432,000.00 36,000.00

Cafes 3 5,000,000.00 3.6% 540,000.00 45,000.00

Annual no of. Projects: 9

Expected Monthly Gross Income 181,000.00
Expected Monthly Net Income 46,756.00
Expected Payback Period 1 year
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