So sat down with new architect, previous one sadly died recently, today to discuss the new garage. I was concerned that the plans we had were not detailed enough, basically an 12x8m box with a mezzanine floor. No detail on internal dimensions, no plans for shower room, toilet, kitchen area etc and nothing about pipework, electrics, drains etc. New architect looked at what we had and advised show them to a builder here and he will build, get into the detail as you is how things are done here.
However after looking at my ideas, the fact I want no pillars and that I want the mezzanine floor space to be a fully fitted man cave he advised that a steel internal structure would be the best solution. He is now going to draw up the design for the steel, and will do more detail around the man cave. We will then share the plans with 2 local steel companies and 3 builders to get estimates on cost and time. Turns out this architect designed our house originally and he has all those plans including the ground works so we can see where all the underground runs for oil tank, well, drains etc. which will make digging the foundations a bit easier.
Progress if not actually breaking ground yet