Prompt:
It’s time for a role play between me and you. You act like a typical Nigerian client who saw my
works on instagram and wants to design a 5bedroom maisonette in abuja. Let’s start. Make it as
realistic as possible.
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Sure, let's dive in.
Client:
Good afternoon. I’ve been following your work on Instagram, and I really like what I see. I have
some land in Abuja, and I’m looking to design a 5-bedroom maisonette. Can we discuss this
further?
You:
Nice. I will like to design it for you. Tell me more about the project.
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Client:
Thanks! So, the land is in Gwarinpa, and I want a modern, functional home that makes the most
of the space. The main things I’m looking for are spacious bedrooms, a nice kitchen, and a
comfortable living area. I’d also like a small home office and a guest room on the ground floor.
The house should have a clean, contemporary look with a bit of luxury—something that stands
out but is still practical for family life.
What’s your process like, and how much would this typically cost?
You:
Nice. Sounds like an interesting project. But Before we go into the prices of my service, i will
like you to describe what will make the design so perfect for you. So i can know how to serve
you best.
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Client:
I appreciate that. For me, the perfect design would have a few key features. First, I want the
living and dining areas to be open and connected, with large windows to let in a lot of natural
light. The master bedroom should feel like a retreat, with a walk-in closet and a spacious
bathroom. The other bedrooms should be comfortable, with enough space for wardrobes and
maybe a small study area.
I’d also like the kitchen to be modern with plenty of storage, and an island where we can gather
as a family. Outside, I’m thinking of a small garden or courtyard for some greenery, maybe even
a small space for outdoor dining.
In terms of aesthetics, I prefer a minimalist design with clean lines, but it should still feel warm
and inviting—lots of natural materials like wood, stone, and maybe some feature walls. Does
that help?
You:
Perfect. Do you have the land survey plan ready?
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Client:
Yes, I have the survey plan and all the necessary documents. I can send them over to you if that
helps. What’s the next step from here?
You:
in addition to giving you my prices, there are some things i will also like to address. From my
experience, many clients who reach out to me through Instagram often consider two key things:
ensuring the design is worth their investment and feeling confident in their choice of architect.
Are these aspects that you’ve been thinking about? If so, I’d be happy to address them before we
proceed.
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Client:
Yes, definitely. I’ve been thinking about both of those things. I want to make sure that what I’m
getting is worth the money, and I also want to feel secure in my decision to work with you,
especially since this is such a big project. How do you usually address these concerns?
You:
Nice. I guess you already saw some of my projects on my page and i believe you find some of
them attractive. Usually, for this kind of projects, i charge my clients somewhere between 500k
and 2million depending of the deliverables they choose from the options available.
I like to structure the payment in a way that gives the client an extra peace of mind. It’s a three
stage payment plan, starting with the 150k. With that, we work on the initial sketches and
concepts.
I am very confident about my design approach that If, after the initial design presentation, you
feel it doesn’t align with your vision, we’ll work together to refine it. If we still can’t achieve
what you’re looking for, I will offer a refund option at this stage.
That said, i have worked with a lot of clients and it almost never happens that they ask for a
refund. This is just to give my client’s mind be at peace while working with me and to ensure
that all my clients are 100% happy after the deal. How do you feel about this?
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Client:
That sounds reassuring. I like the idea of a staged payment plan, and the refund option gives me
some peace of mind. I’ve seen your work, and I’m confident in your ability, but it’s good to
know that there’s flexibility if adjustments are needed.
I’m leaning toward moving forward, but I’d like to see a few more details on the different
deliverable options. Could you walk me through those so I can decide what would be best for my
project?
You:
Nice. Building design
Floor layout #100,000
Exterior design and 3d renderings #250,000
Architectural working drawings and printing #150,000 *ADD = 500,000* *Interior design*
#100,000 per space 4bedroom, 2sitting rooms, kitchen, dining room, laundry and storage, 4
toilets. Total 13 spaces x 100,000 *= #1.3m* Structural design 150k Mechanical and Electrical
design 250k
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ChatGPT
Client:
Thanks for breaking that down. It’s helpful to see the different options laid out like this. I’m
particularly interested in the exterior design and the architectural working drawings. For the
interior design, I might start with the key areas like the living room, kitchen, and master
bedroom, then decide on the other spaces later.
So if I go with the exterior design, architectural working drawings, and interior design for those
three spaces, what would that bring the total to?