RIBA Plan of Work · Stage 2
RIBA Stage 2: Concept Design
Stage 2 develops the Architectural Concept and aligns it with the Project Strategies and Outline Specification.
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Purpose
Prepare the Architectural Concept incorporating Strategic Engineering requirements and align with the Project Brief.
Core tasks
- Prepare Architectural Concept
- Strategic Engineering input
- Agree Project Strategies (sustainability, fire, inclusive design)
- Outline Specification
Deliverables
- Architectural Concept Design
- Project Strategies
- Outline Specification
- Stage Report
Concept renders
Atlasly Vision turns sketches into client-ready exterior and interior renders, in any house style.
Massing in 3D
Auto-massing on real OS base, with daylight, sun-path and shadow studies on day one.
Questions
What goes in a Stage 2 report?
The architectural concept, strategic engineering inputs, design strategies, an outline spec, and an updated cost plan.
Can I share Stage 2 outputs with planners?
Yes. Pre-application advice is often sought at the end of Stage 2 once the concept is firm.
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