The Design Process

Schematic Design

Programming / Site Visit

  • How do you want to live?
  • Aesthetic vision
  • Pragmatic requirements
  • Budget goal

Documentation

  • Measure & photograph
  • As built drawings
  • Professional survey
  • Zoning & code research

Design

  • Explore possibilities
  • Develop 2-3 schemes
  • Cost guestimates
  • Schematic resolution

Construction Documents

Design Development

  • Refine the scheme
  • Respond to the cost estimates

Set of Drawings

  • Exteriors
  • Interiors
  • Details
  • Structural diagrams

Selections

  • Windows
  • Appliances
  • Materials, hardware
  • Plumbing fixtures, light fixtures

Construction Administration

Coordination

  • Answer field questions
  • Review of shop drawings
  • Interpretation of construction documents
  • Drawing updates

Site Visits

  • Ongoing site observation
  • Assist with resolution of construction issues
  • Electrical walkthrough
  • Review mock ups
  • Final walkthrough

Move in and celebrate!