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Architectural Services

Pre-Design
  • Code, zoning, and restrictions research with the local municipality.
  • Recording of existing conditions in CAD.
  • Helping you to define the parameters of your project. This is called Programming.

Schematic Design
  • Creating several design solutions.
  • The solutions are presented in drawings, models, and/or computer models.

Design Development
  • One design is chosen and developed.
  • Planning and Architectural reviews.

Construction Documents
  • Drawing a set of plans for building permit submittal and for construction.
  • Submittal of construction drawings to the Building Department for review and approval.
  • Revisions to the drawings requested by the local municipality are included.
  • Project management and coordination with consultants such as structural and civil engineering, soils testing, energy and lighting specialists, HVAC engineering, kitchen equipment suppliers, etc.

Hiring the Contractor
  • We will assist the client in engaging general contractors to bid on the project and to be prepared to build. We will also review the bids for compliance to construction drawings.
  • Construction Administration.
  • Observation during the construction phase to assure compliance to the construction drawings.

Expanded Services

Site Design
  • Designing landscaping features, fences, patios and planters.

Interior Design
  • Selecting and designing interior features that are a permanent part of the building such as floors, tile back splashes, ceiling features, lighting fixture, and built-in cabinetry.
  • Developing the kitchen plan(s) and specifying and/or designing cabinets, fixtures, lighting and appliances.

Models and Renderings
  • Creating physical or computer generated models of your project.
  • Generating and providing renderings.



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