Establish the liturgical brief
Begin with the church tradition, sanctuary layout and the intended arrangement of icons and entrances. Identify the people responsible for liturgical and architectural approval. Reference photographs can help communicate a direction, while dimensions and the building drawings establish the actual design constraints. Distinguish a new commission inspired by a historical style from specialist conservation of an existing historic object.
Approve geometry, materials and finishes
Review the overall elevation alongside detailed drawings of openings, columns, carving and junctions. Confirm how the icon panels will be made, sized and installed with the iconographer. Material and finish samples should identify the proposed timber and the intended colour and sheen. Record approvals so the manufacturing team and church committee work from the same information.
Coordinate the site and international delivery
Confirm supporting walls, fixing locations and interfaces with stone, lighting and other trades before production. For an overseas project, agree who arranges transport, customs clearance, unloading, storage and installation. Packing requirements and access routes should be discussed around the largest components. The written scope should distinguish installation work, on-site supervision and any tasks assigned to the destination contractor.