Custom development
Custom development, from a sketch to a unit that can be built
Custom development is most of our work. Bring a requirement, a reference image, a sketch or a drawing, and we turn it into something we can build, ship, install and live in.
Starting points
You don't need finished drawings
Most projects arrive unfinished, and that is normal. What matters is that the site, the use and the constraints are described clearly enough for the first feasibility pass.
- A written requirementSite, intended use, number of units, and what already exists on the ground.
- Reference imagesPhotographs, screenshots or existing units you want to respond to.
- Sketches and drawingsHand sketches, CAD files, architectural drawings or structural notes.
- A site briefAccess, climate, power, planning constraints and how installation would be sequenced.
Process
How a custom unit gets defined, step by step
The order does not change. How deep each step goes depends on the brief: a small repeatable unit moves much faster than a new structural type.
- 01
Requirement communication
Use, capacity, site conditions, climate, access and the commercial model behind the project. We ask before we draw.
- 02
Feasibility assessment
Whether the concept can be built, moved and installed within the constraints — and what would have to change.
- 03
Scheme, structure and materials
Layout and appearance developed together with frame, envelope, services and interior build-ups.
- 04
Prototype or validation
Where the design needs it, a sample detail or prototype is produced and reviewed before production.
- 05
Manufacturing and delivery
Production, quality inspection, packing, transport and an agreed installation sequence.
Decision points
Three things we settle before production
Custom projects usually change direction in these three places, so we treat them as formal reviews, not a quick chat.
Can it be built
Structure, spans, openings and weight are checked against transport and lifting limits, not only against the drawing.
Can it be installed
Site access, crane position, foundation interface and connection sequence are agreed with the installation plan.
Will it last
Materials, coatings, drainage and repairability are chosen for the climate the unit will actually live in.
Questions
What clients ask first
If your question is not here, send it with your requirement. Specific questions get better answers.
Can you develop a product from a reference photo?
Yes, as a starting point. A photograph shows intent, not structure. We translate it into a buildable proposal and tell you where it has to change to meet transport, structural or climate requirements.
Do you work from architectural drawings we already have?
Yes. Existing drawings are useful because they already encode the intent of the design team. We review them for manufacturing feasibility and propose adjustments where needed.
How is intellectual property handled?
Ownership, confidentiality and use of drawings are agreed in writing before development starts. We do not apply blanket terms to every project.
What do you need before giving a proposal?
A description of the site, the intended use, the number of units, any drawings or references, and the constraints you already know. We will ask for whatever else is missing.
Can a custom unit match a standard family?
Often, yes. Starting from the closest unit family and adapting it usually reduces engineering work compared with a new structure. The three space families show which direction fits which use.
Send the brief, even if it is rough
A sketch, a photo of the site and three sentences about it are enough to start.