design process

 

Initial Design Consultation

1. Establish Scope of the Project (Goals & Expectations)
2. Client should create a “tear-out” file of magazine clippings
3. Initial Site Review
4. Initial discussion of concept and ideas
5. Budget overview

 

Preliminary Design

1. Study site issues – review planning restrictions
2. Initial design concepts – rough sketches of floor plans, site plans, elevations, and rough  3-D renderings
3. Agreement upon design concept
4. Establish Budget

 

Design Development

1. Create scaled drawings – floor plans and final 3-D renderings
2. Finalize budget
3. Specify finishes, materials, and fixtures
4. Bring in outside specialists as needed (engineers, surveyors, energy consultants, contractors)

Construction Drawings

1. Prepare construction documents and specifications
2. Submit construction documents to City or County for approval
3. Final specification of all materials, finishes, fixtures

Bidding

1. Submit plans to Contractors for bids – assure “apples to apples” bids
2. Designer is available to meet with Contractors as requested

Construction

Designer works with contractor to assure that client’s expectations are met and exceeded.

 

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