The lead architect is the person who is responsible for the overall preparation of the construction project and the coordination of the entire design process. It is he who guides the investor through all the stages of creating documentation - from the first concepts, through official formalities, up to a set of documents ready to be submitted to the town hall or city office.


Are you wondering who is really “in charge” of your home project? This is the lead architect. In practice, this is the chief designer who not only designs, but also supervises the work of a whole team of specialists: constructors, installers, surveyors or appraisers. His task is to ensure that the project complies with the building regulations, technical conditions and your expectations as an investor. Lead Architect:
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  • analyzes the local zoning plan (MPZP) or the decision on building conditions (WZ),
  • designs the development of the plot,
  • coordinates all the professionals involved in the project,
  • prepares and signs a construction project,
  • represents the investor in dealings with the authorities (if authorized to do so).

In the case of a finished project from the catalog, it is the leading architect who makes its adaptation. It transfers the universal concept to a specific plot, makes the necessary changes and turns it into documentation ready for obtaining a building permit.


At BRJ-Studio, the role of the lead architect is always performed by one of our experienced designers, who from start to finish is responsible for the consistency of the concept, compliance with regulations and the comfort of the investor. This ensures that someone supervises every step of your investment, and you don't have to worry about paperwork.
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The leading architect and the construction manager - do not confuse these functions
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This question often arises: is the lead architect the same as the construction manager? The answer is no. Their roles are completely different.
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  • The lead architect works at the design stage. He creates the concept, is responsible for the documentation and prepares everything for the building permit.
  • The construction manager enters later - at the stage of implementation of the investment. Supervises the execution of construction works, takes care of safety and compliance with the project.

Simply put: the lead architect plans, the construction manager executes. Both functions are essential, but they operate at different points in the investment process and require different competencies.


At BRJ-Studio we often support clients also at the execution stage, but it is the lead architect who is responsible for ensuring that the project, which ends up in the hands of the contractors, is complete, legal and ready for implementation.

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