The main goal during this phase is to learn everything possible about our clients’ personality, lifestyle, and needs as well as determine how much space you need now and likely to need in the future, and how that space should be used, organized, and arranged.  

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Clients should expect to be very involved and ready to answer personal questions during this phase. We sometimes give “homework” assignments to get to know you better. Collaborating in this way allows us to better understand your values and needs, resulting in a design that reflects your unique needs and desired functionality. 

In this phase, we begin the process of translating the Program into an efficient building design. This is when we start exploring design concepts; it is the time for testing options and getting a general idea of the look and feel. The floor plans and shape of the project will begin to take form, but the specifics about materials and details will come later.

The first priority of this phase is to define and develop all the important aspects of the project and produce a set of drawings to show the dimensionality and height relationships of the design. If adjustments are necessary to bring the project scope in line with the construction budget, it is most efficient to do this sooner than later.

In this phase We develop the Design Drawings into a thorough and precise set of Construction Documents. These drawings and specifications have details, dimensions, and notes necessary to communicate the entire design intent to the General Contractor.

Our goal is to shepherd your project through as quickly and painlessly as possible, but the length and cost of this phase can vary greatly depending on the jurisdiction, complexity of the project, and any special historic district or community design review processes.

While most of the architect’s work is done before any building begins, our consistent presence during the construction phase is equally important. we answer questions from the builder and proactively address potential issues.  During Construction Administration, the architect’s role is advisor to the owner.