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PRE DESIGN PHASE
0. DESIGN PROCESS Introduction to our design process. Read more... 1. PRE-DESIGN The starting point in turning dreams into reality. Development of a program, proposed schedules and evaluation of budgets. Read more... 2. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN The start of ideas germinating into drawings and study models. Where theories meet reality. Read more...DESIGN PHASE
3. SCHEMATIC DESIGN This is where the early concepts are probed, pulled part and evaluated. Planning approvals and community concerns are addressed. Read more... 4. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Probably the most exciting period in the design phase, where the design is refine and starts to become real. Read more... 5. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT The process by which the final designs are translated into contract documents that explain and quantify the design for constructibility. Start of the building permit review process. Read more...CONSTRUCTION PHASE
6. BID Creating the documents necessary, assisting the clients in obtaining and evaluating competitive bids. Read more... 7. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION The process by which we act as the clients agent to ensure that the design intent is carried out during the construction process. Read more... 8. POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION A description of our in house evaluation process that measures how well our designs function and meet the needs of our clients. Read more...3| Schematic Design:
Schematic design is where we take the approved conceptual designs and turn them into architecture.
It is during this process that we use drawings to establish the scale of the building, it's relationships
to the site and it's architectural language.
We take the strongest conceptual design scheme and generate building plans, elevations, sections and site plans
to communicate our design intent. Occassionally study models maybe used to better understand the design.
Schematic design is when we bring on board relevant engineering disciplines to ensure an intergrated building design.
Sustainable and/ LEED projects require tight intergration of all engineering disciplines to ensure that the building performs well.
There is close interaction between the client and architect as the design progresses.
Surveys and soil reports would be provided by the client at this stage. We prefer to involved building/ planning
officials early in this process by introducing them to the project with short meetings. It identifies special concerns early
and enables us to prepare and design for them.
Usually schematic design is marked by submissions to planning commissions and presentations before design review boards. A process by which a city reviews the design to ensure it conforms to their zoning, planning requirements/ city general plans and architecture or design requirements. There maybe public hearings where concerned neighbors may voice their opinions. This is normal and we as your architect will help you navigate these waters. On public & commercial projects we recommend obtaining a schematic cost estimate.
On residential projects, having a contractor on board early to evaluate the budget
could help keep the project on track and realistic. Some contractors require a fee for cost evaluation
but using a contractor for such services does not bind you to using them as your contractor. You should still be able to
conduct a competitive bid if this is what you prefer.
on some smaller remodel projects there has been a trend with architects and contractors who work well together forming
an informal design build collaboration. It enables for a tighter intergration of the design and budget.