The Roadmap To A Successful  Project

Design Concepts

Design concepts act as the single source of truth for the duration of a project. The concept provides direction from the early schematic design phase through construction. This unified, cohesive approach helps to guide us through all future decisions and ensures we can create a custom design to mirror your unique lifestyle and preferences.

Every Project follows Our Signature Design Process

Steps we’ll take together as we design your home

Good design is the synthesis of many disparate ideas into a thoughtful whole, and while the steps listed below represent a linear path, the way we arrive at the final design isn’t always linear - it’s an iterative process. This process will involve sketches, drawings, computer models, lots of ideas, materials, thorough analysis, and good humor. At the end, you’ll have a thoughtfully designed home and the shared experience of designing it.

  • What should I look for when hiring a residential architectural designer?

    Predesign & Contractor Selection

    • Site Analysis

    • Existing Conditions

    • Budgeting

    • Code Review

    • Contractor Interviews
      Negotiation

  • How can a residential architectural designer help me maximize my space?

    Schematic Design & Design Development

    • Basic Design Concept Generation

    • 1-2 Iterations on a Theme
      Design Evolution

    • Plan approval to move forward to Construction Documents

  • What is the process of working with a residential architectural designer?

    Construction Docs & Finish Selection

    • Detailed Drawings

    • 1 Major Edit Allowed

    • Finish Selection

    • Permit Comments

  • How long does a residential architectural design project typically take?

    Construction Observation

    • Minimum of 3-5 Site Visits during Construction

    • Ensure the Follow-through of the Original Design Intent

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Every Project follows Our Signature Design Process

Steps we’ll take together as we design your home

Good design is the synthesis of many disparate ideas into a thoughtful whole, and while the steps listed below represent a linear path, the way we arrive at the final design isn’t always linear - it’s an iterative process. This process will involve sketches, drawings, computer models, lots of ideas, materials, thorough analysis and good humor. At the end you’ll have a thoughtfully designed home and the shared experience of designing it.

 
 

01 / PREDESIGN & CONTRACTOR SELECTION

  • Site Analysis (Survey + Zoning Review)

  • Existing Conditions

  • Budgeting

  • Code Review

  • Contractor Interviews
    Negotiation

02 / SCHEMATIC DESIGN & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

  • Basic Design Concept Generation

  • 1-2 Iterations on a Theme

  • Design Evolution

  • Plan approval to move forward to Construction Documents

03 / Construction Docs & FINISH SELECTION

  • Detailed Drawings

  • 1 Major Edit Allowed

  • Finish Selection

  • Permit Comments

04 / CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

  • Minimum of 3-5 Site Visits during Construction

  • Ensure the Follow-through of the Original Design Intent