Real projects have a method
Why a method
The OF Project method is built on more than twenty years of field experience and guides every stage of the work, from initial analysis to final completion.
A hospitality project is a complex investment, where every choice financial, technical, and aesthetic has a direct impact on the final result . Without a method, every decision risks becoming an unknown.
For this reason, we have chosen to work through a structured process that provides clarity from the outset, prevents errors and waste, optimises time and budgets, and ensures consistency between vision, strategy and results.
Method does not limit creativity; it makes it effective.
The 7 stages of the method
Listening & Analysis
Every project begins with listening. At this stage, we gather all strategic information: investment objectives, the territorial and regulatory context, the target market,
operational requirements and economic expectations.
We analyse the starting point in depth, because only a complete understanding of the initial framework allows us to make truly effective and sustainable design choices.
Strategic Study
We assess the project’s actual technical, regulatory and economic feasibility. At this stage, we turn the idea into a concrete proposition by evaluating constraints, opportunities, critical issues and potential returns.
The strategic study is the first real filter, enabling informed decisions before investing time and resources in design.
Concept & Vision
This is where the project takes on its identity. Based on its positioning, we define the mood, style, atmosphere and experience the property should offer.
The concept is the project’s guiding idea: a clear and coherent principle that gives meaning and direction to every design choice, from form and space to materials and the relationship with the context.
It is the vision that guides all subsequent choices, maintaining consistency between form, use and economic objectives.
Architecture & Interior Design
The architectural project translates the concept into space, considering volumes, relationships with the context, openings and intermediate spaces, and developing preliminary, definitive and detailed design outputs.
Interior design defines the identity of indoor and outdoor spaces, shaping the layout of environments, materials and finishes, lighting, and both bespoke and freestanding furnishings.
Budget & Cost Optimisation
Cost control is an integral part of project development. We establish a realistic budget and optimise technical and aesthetic choices to achieve the best balance between quality, performance and economic sustainability.
For us, the budget is not a limitation, but a strategic tool.
Coordination & Detailed Design Development
Contract Service
We coordinate all the professionals involved in the project ,technical experts, consultants, suppliers and contractors , ensuring consistency across the different areas of expertise.
We transform the project into clear, complete, and functional executive documentation for the implementation phase. During this stage, the method focuses on control, organization, and overall vision.
Construction & Launch
Contract Service
We also support the client during the final phase, monitoring construction progress and assisting with the operational launch of the property.
We verify that every design choice is correctly implemented and that the final result reflects the initial objectives.
This is the moment when vision becomes reality.
When the method extends
For some projects, design alone is not enough.
When complexity, investment and timing require it, our method can extend into the implementation phase through the Contract service, ensuring continuity, consistency and control through to final delivery.
The Client’s Role
The client is not a spectator, but an active part of the process.
The OF Project method is based on continuous dialogue, listening, transparency and shared strategic decisions.
We support our clients step by step, providing clear tools and helping them make the most important decisions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is it useful to involve OF Project?
As early as possible. Early involvement allows strategy, budget and design choices to be set correctly from the outset.
Do you also follow the implementation phase?
Yes. We support the client through to final completion, coordinating the various professionals involved.
Do you work exclusively in hospitality?
We specialise in hospitality, but we also work on restaurants, retail and regeneration projects using the same approach.
Is it possible to activate only some stages of the method?
Yes. The method is flexible and can be adapted to the needs of each individual project.