FARE DESIGN - STRATEGIC RENOVATIONS
Buy with confidence. Design for profit.
Before you renovate, you need clarity — on what the property can deliver, what it will cost, and exactly how it should be designed. That is what Fare Design provides.
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what you get
Strategic Reality Check Audit
The commitment
€200 · Non-binding beyond E1
Experience
12+ years · Architecture and PM
WHAT MOST PEOPLE TRY TO DO
Renovating isn’t the risk.
GUESSING IS.
PROBLEM 01
Budget Creep
Costs that keep changing because the scope was never defined before the first contractor was called.
PROBLEM 02
Realising too late that you spent more than the property is worth. Without a ceiling analysis, renovation budgets have no floor.
The Equity Gap
PROBLEM 03
Discovering too late that your renovation requires permits you don't have, VvE approvals you didn't know about, or structural changes the municipality won't allow. Without a technical audit, regulatory constraints don't surface until they stop your project mid-build.
Regulatory Walls
Don’t commit to a property without a professional audit.
STAGE 1 · THE ENTRY POINT
One 30-minute call. A written reality check. Technical and financial clarity before you sign anything.
Instant Calendar · 30-Min Live Diagnosis
ABOUT US
Federico Varela
CEO, Fare Design
Most professionals arrive after the damage is done.
The typical process goes: find a property, hire a contractor, get a quote, hope for the best. By the time an architect or renovation specialist gets involved, the purchase is signed, the budget is fixed, and the constraints are locked in. That is not strategy. That is damage control.
My approach inverts this entirely. I work with you before you commit — analysing the structural reality, the regulatory constraints, the realistic cost envelope, and the market ceiling of any renovation investment. So when you move forward, you do so with full technical clarity and a documented plan.
I call this engineering for ROI. Not building what looks beautiful, but building what maximises value with the minimum necessary capital. Every recommendation is filtered through one question: does this create more value than it costs?
Over 12 years I have managed complex urban renovation projects, accompanied investors to viewings, stopped bad acquisitions, and unlocked hidden value in properties others considered too risky to touch. That experience is what you buy when you work with Fare Design.
Years exp.
12+
Scope
360°
€0
Wasted
FULL EXPERTISE
Floor plan & spatial optimisation
Energy label optimisation (A/A+)
Permit prep & Gemeente liaison
Architectural design & drawings
Renovation strategy & fix & flip
Project coordination & site mgmt
Property assessment & valuation
Sales advisory & investor support
SERVICES
A complete 360° service.
from first look to final sale.
E1
Technical and financial feasibility audit before you sign. What can this property realistically deliver — and at what cost?
Strategic Reality Check
FROM €200 - ENTRY POINT
E2
A focused sketching session where we explore what your space could become. Layout options, spatial variables, and a hand-drawn concept — before any technical commitment.
Layout Review
CUSTOM QUOTE - RECOMMENDED AFTER E1
E3
Site survey & design development
We visit the property, measure every centimetre, and verify whether what we explored in E2 is feasible on site. Full architectural drawings, energy optimisation, and permit preparation follow from here.
CUSTOM QUOTE
E4
Three focused design sessions where we develop the project together — floor plan refinement, moodboards, collage visualisations, and a final SketchUp 3D walkthrough so you can see exactly what your renovation will deliver.
Design Sprint
CUSTOM QUOTE
E5
A complete set of contractor-ready drawings: as-built, demolition, new partitions, lighting, electrical, sewage, water supply, ventilation, bathroom tiling, kitchen layout, and key details. Everything needed to go to tender.
Construction Drawing Package
CUSTOM QUOTE
Scope of Works & Project Management
E6 - E7
A comprehensive technical document that defines exactly what the contractor must do, how, and to what standard — followed by on-site representation throughout construction. Contractor coordination, technical problem resolution, and budget control, ensuring the build is executed exactly as designed.
CUSTOM QUOTE
REAL CASES
What clients say.
in their own words.
STRATEGIC HOME RENOVATION - AMSTERDAM
Apartment reimagined — compartmentalised to open and connected
Full layout redesign transforming a closed apartment into an integrated living space, with the living room flowing directly into the garden.
"Federico didn't just remodel my apartment — he reimagined it. His creative vision and smart use of space have made a real difference in how I live and feel in my home. I'm incredibly happy with the result."
— AMABLE ESPINA - STRATEGIC HOME RENOVATION
LAYOUT DESIGN & RENOVATION - WAGENINGEN
Family renovation guided through smart planning and clear proposals
Renovation strategy and layout design for a family property, helping multiple stakeholders make aligned decisions across a complex project.
"Your plan and thoughtful proposals were key in guiding my parents' renovation — helping us make smart decisions and achieve great results. Thank you for your support and dedication."
— YASIN A. - LAYOUT DESIGN
PROPERTY SEARCH - VALUATION & APPRAISAL - AMSTERDAM
End-to-end acquisition support — from search to final design
Preselecting properties, attending viewings, leading the technical evaluation, advising on what to look for structurally, and designing the final space.
“He supported me from the very beginning, always knowing exactly what to look for. His support made the whole experience smoother, easier, and even enjoyable."
— FRANCISCA URRUTIA - PROPERTY SEARCH & APPRAISAL
FLOOR PLAN REDESIGN - AMSTERDAM
Floor plan redesigned for function, light, and space efficiency
A spatial optimisation that transformed the logic of the apartment — brighter, more functional, and making full use of every available square metre.
"The new layout is functional, bright, and makes much better use of space. Communication was smooth, and the results exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended."
— GONZALO SOTELO - LAYOUT DESIGN
Successful investments
are executed step by step.
HOT IT WORKS
E1 — Strategic Reality Check — €200
Share the property via the intake form. I review technical constraints, regulatory environment, realistic renovation scope, and financial ceiling. You receive a written report with a clear recommendation and roadmap.
This is not a design session — it is the audit that makes every design decision smarter. You leave knowing exactly what your property can deliver before committing a single euro to construction.
E2 — Layout Review
Once you have the technical picture, we explore what your space could become. In a focused 60–90 minute session we sketch together — testing layout options, discussing what you want to change and why, and identifying the variables that will shape the design. No technical drawings, no commitments. You leave with a hand-drawn spatial concept and a clear set of design decisions to make before we go further.
E3 — Site Survey & Design Development
We visit the property together. We measure every centimetre, inspect the structure, and verify whether what we explored in E2 is feasible on site. From here, full architectural drawings, energy optimisation, and permit preparation. Everything a contractor and the Gemeente need to execute with precision.
E4 — Design Sprint.
Three focused design sessions where we develop the project together. We refine the floor plan, explore material and mood direction, and build up to a 3D model so you can understand spatially what the renovation will deliver. Every decision is made with you, not for you.
Session 1: Updated floor plan options + moodboard interpretation Session 2: Adjusted plan + collage visualisations based on your feedback Session 3: SketchUp 3D walkthrough of the final spatial concept
You leave with a final floor plan, mood direction, and a 3D model of your future home.
E5 — Construction Drawing Package
We translate the approved design into a complete set of contractor-ready drawings. No client sessions required — you wait, we produce. The package covers everything a contractor needs to price and execute the project with precision.
Drawings included: existing as-built, demolition plan, new partition layout, lighting and electrical points, sewage and water supply, ventilation, bathroom tiling, kitchen layout, and key construction details.
Note: structural engineering calculations and permit submissions require a licensed structural engineer, engaged separately. Where required, we coordinate directly to ensure full alignment.
E6 & E7 — Scope of Works & Project Management
A comprehensive technical document that defines exactly what the contractor must do, how, and to what standard. This is your financial and legal shield during construction — and the foundation for everything that follows on site.
Once the Scope is in place, we represent you throughout the build. Contractor coordination, technical problem resolution, and budget control — ensuring the renovation is executed exactly as designed, on scope, to specification.
THE ENTRY POINT
Start with clarity, not commitment
The €200 Reality Check is the lowest-risk, highest-value decision in a property transaction. One report. Full picture. No obligation to continue.
FLAT - FREE STRUCTURE
Every decision made for your ROI
No hourly billing. No scope creep. Every recommendation is aligned with one goal: maximum property value at minimum capital cost.
UNDERSTAND OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Local knowledge, technical depth
VvE rules, foundation risks, beschermd stadsgezicht, funderingslabels — the constraints that trip investors up are the ones Fare Design flags before you sign.
Ready to stop guessing?
Start with a Strategic Reality Check. No commitment beyond clarity.