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How Long a Design Project and Renovation Take: Realistic Timelines
A design project for a 60–100 m² apartment takes roughly 8–12 weeks; an architectural design for a house starts from a month. The renovation itself takes longer and depends on the scope. Here are the timelines stage by stage, so you can plan realistically.
Design project timelines
A project for a 60–100 m² apartment is roughly 8–12 weeks of work: layout planning, visualizations, working drawings and specifications. An architectural design for a house takes from 1 month, depending on the size and complexity.
Why the project should not be rushed
Every decision is made at the design stage. A few weeks spent here save months of rework during the renovation. Changing the layout on paper is free; rebuilding a wall that has already gone up is expensive and slow.
What the timelines depend on
- The size and complexity of the property.
- The number of visualizations and revisions.
- How quickly approvals come from your side.
- Whether the renovation runs in parallel under author supervision.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an apartment design project take?
A design project for a 60–100 m² apartment takes roughly 8–12 weeks. The exact timeline depends on the size, complexity and how quickly approvals happen.
How long does an architectural design for a house take?
An architectural design for a house takes from 1 month. The timeline depends on the floor area, number of storeys and the complexity of the architecture.
Can a project be done in two weeks?
A proper, complete project with drawings and specifications cannot realistically be done in two weeks. Very tight promises usually mean part of the work — the working drawings, for example — will simply be skipped.
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