Professional Services
Design
Process
The steps listed below allow our and design process to arrive at finished
projects that achieve the greatest level of success in meeting the goals set out
by us and our clients. It is a complicated process which involves a great deal
of interaction between the architect and the client.
Pre-project
Develop scope of work and define
responsibilities.
Create a program of design objectives.
Create project parameters – size, budget
and schedule.
Determine client responsibilities – survey,
soils report, CCR’s and plat restriction information.
Perform complete code review and analysis.
Visit the site and perform a thorough site
analysis.
Preliminary Design
Determine what are the most critical issues
for the design.
Generate
optional plan concepts through design
sketches, models and other media.
Work together to refine the ideas and needs
of the client, project and architect.
Design Development
Refine the design and develop more detailed
plans and elevations.
Create structural concepts.
Create additional section and detail
drawings.
Help in the selection of a contractor.
Determine and research key materials and
finishes.
Client to begin the process of visiting
showrooms to select fixtures and appliances.
Provide preliminary drawings to contractors
for construction cost estimates.
Construction Documents
Create detailed drawings and specifications
that describe each aspect of the project.
Construction
documents are used for permit applications and final construction bidding.
At completion of this phase, the client and
general contractor enter into an agreement.
Construction
Architect’s role continues as a
construction contract administrator representing the client.
Drawing interpretation, review of
construction progress with respect to the design intent and reviewing
contractor’s applications for payment.
As the architect is an observer of the
construction, the contractor is solely responsible for supervising and
directing the construction work.
At the end of the project the architect
completes a punch list and verifies substantial completion.
It may be helpful to review the services
listed below with a member of our staff to acquaint yourself with the
professional services your project may require.
Design Services
Architectural Site Planning
Material Research & Specifications
Residential Design Services
Medical / Dental Design Services
Tenant Space Planning Services
Electrical & Lighting Design
Interior Design
Project Administration
Project Administration During Construction
Consultant Coordination / Document Checking
Building Agency Review & Approvals
Construction Management
Evaluation & Planning Services
Programming
Existing Facilities Surveys
Site Analysis / Selection / Development
Zoning Process Assistance
Contract Administration Services
On-site Visits / Owner Representative
Supplemental Documentation
Change Orders
Project Close-out
Facility Administration Services
Existing Facility Reviews & Evaluation
Record Drawings of Existing Facilities