Where To Start
Each New Building Begins As A Design...
For us, the Schematic Design Phase is just the starting point on the way to a beautiful new building. We follow through with Design Development, Construction Documentation, Interior Architecture, and Construction Administration to make sure your vision becomes a reality.
Each step in the design, development, and documentation process brings out a higher level of detail and brings your project one step closer to construction. Our family of companies work together seamlessly to ensure your project goes according to plan every step of the way.
How Do I Budget For Architectural Design Fees?
Architects’ fees range from 8-15% of cost of construction depending on the level or services chosen. The type and size of the project will also be a factor in this cost. Typically, the larger the scope, the lower the percentage, due to economies of scale.
Each project is unique and so are the associated fees. Contact us to get your estimate.
Our Process
Preliminary Design
Maybe you have a clear image in your mind or maybe you just know you need more room and a fresh look. We capture your aesthetic and functional needs in designs that will make a statement for decades to come. We also ensure your home will be marketable should you ever decide to sell it. Some things we offer for every project we work on are:
- Design Consultation
- Feasibility / Highest and Best Use Studies
- Programming
- Master Planning
- Schematic Design
- Floor Plans with 3D Renderings
Design Development
Once we’ve completed the preliminary design phase, we will start to fill in the practical details of your interior and exterior designs, including materials and systems. At this stage, we make sure our designs will work with the landscape and that everything will meet local building codes.
- Interior Architecture
- Zoning, Variances & Entitlements (TIF, Special Use, Conditional Use, etc.)
- ADA Compliance
Construction Documentation
Before you can begin construction, your designs must be translated into Construction Documents, which contractors use for permitting, bidding, and constructing the design. We take care of everything to make sure no detail is lost in translation and each step is managed with maximum efficiency. It is our goal to ensure each process runs as smoothly as possible.
- Permitting, Code Violation
- Design Architect / Architect of Record
- Construction Administration
For continuity throughout the construction process, we recommend our sister company Architectural Contracting Service, LLC.
For Your Home, Business Or Industrial Project, Design Comes First
Residential Single family Townhomes Condos | Commercial Office & Retail (Building Shell) Mixed-use Office & Retail (Interior Build-out) | Industrial Self-Storage buildings Warehouse Office warehouse |