Design

Our process begins with design. There are six steps: design consultation, measuring and site documentation, as-built drawings, schematics, design development, and final construction documents.

Design Consultation:

We meet with you to discuss your needs, wants, functionality, priorities, and aesthetics for your home. Any images that help explain the look, feel, and concept for your space are welcomed at this initial meeting. If you have had a survey done of your property, this is also a helpful document to have on hand. A program for the spaces needed is begun at this time and we take budget and timeframe in to account as well. Afterwards we can best determine if we are a good fit for your needs. If you require basic decor expertise, we can continue the conversation over e-mail to communicate design ideas, share links for further information, and set up any further on site meetings.

Measuring / Site Documentation / Site Research:

After the initial meeting, we can decide if we are suited to work together based on schedule, style, and budgetary expectations. Should we proceed, we will enter a “Design Services Agreement” and a retainer will be required. Then information from your city, town, and/or county jurisdiction is gathered to best understand the parameters we are building within re: zones, districts, conservations, septic, plumbing, lot boundaries, easements, etc. The site is photo documented and any additional measurements will be done to the 1/2”.

As-Built Drawings:

All necessary plans and elevations of any existing structures that may impact the project and/or the design of the space are drafted. This gives us a basis for design development and an underlayment for program implementation.

Schematic Design:

Now that we have a solid understanding of the site, structure, existing space(s), and budget, designing for the program can begin. At the initial schematic design meeting layout options are discussed and the program becomes more refined. By reviewing the potential options together an overall design is hashed out.

Design Development:

Once a scheme or layout has been agreed upon, the design is developed. Floor plan(s), along with exterior & interior elevations are presented and discussed. Materiality and finish samples are provided to begin to form the palette for the space. A plumbing, mechanical, electrical plan is drafted as well. The idea is to get ‘enough’ information drafted and noted on paper so that we can best estimate the cost for your project, i.e. a bid set submitted.

Construction Documents:

Any changes/revisions that can potentially happen after the estimate is completed due to budget, consult, and/or further site assessment will be documented. The final construction document set includes, but is not limited to: site plan, demolition plan, floor plans, exterior and interior elevations, structural engineering drawings (foundation and framing plans, details), and plumbing / mechanical / electrical plan, along with all material & fixture schedules. These drawings are submitted for zoning & building permits and a start construction date is confirmed.