Design Process
What we do
The design process involves many steps and stages. We work closely with our clients to guide them through the complexities and stresses of designing a project from learning the clients needs and desires to the satisfaction of experiencing the finished product.
Major Steps of the Design Process
- Site selection, orientation and layout for new construction
- Analyze individual needs, tastes, lifestyle, goals, and budget.
- Analyze options for remodeling or expanding an existing building if appropriate
- Schematic building layout
- Preliminary Design
- Coordinate other design professionals and engineers when their expertise is required or desired
- Develop and refine the design
- Produce Construction Drawings and Specifications to help ensure quality construction within budget
- Meetings or Negotiations with Local Planning and Building Codes Officials, Architectural Review Committees or other regulatory agencies
- Submit project plans to General Contractors for bids and analyze bids received
- Review project throughout the construction process
- Advise on particular finishes, appliances or systems for the building