Services

We are a professional full service architectural firm that provides complete design and professional construction management services for residential and commercial projects. We begin by understanding and incorporating the clients requirements and site constraints with the use of a 'client program' to develop the building design from concept through schematic design, and design development. This allows us to produce professional construction drawings for the building of your dreams.

Standard Architectural Process

I. Meet with the client to discuss the scope of work and visually inspect the site if feasible.

II. Provide the client with a written contract proposal for architectural services.

III. After acceptance of the contract proposal the architectural services are as follows :

   (a). Village and/or County Building and Zoning investigation to determine the feasibility of the project, the local code ordinances and building permit requirements.

   (b). Schematic Design Phase : Provide the client with schematic design alternatives. The schemes will include drawings of floor plans and exterior elevations. The architect with the client will discuss the pros and cons of each scheme to conclude with one appropriate scheme or scheme combination. The architect will not proceed with the next phase until the client is completely satisfied with a final scheme. The final scheme and study model must be approved and signed-off by the client prior to proceeding with the design development phase.

   (c). Design Development Phase : Provide the client with drawings of the exterior and interior indicating material types, architectural detailing and millwork, recommended finishes, plumbing fixtures and electrical switching and light fixture locations. All items and materials will be pending client approval in order for their specification to be incorporated into the final construction drawings and in order to proceed with the construction drawing phase.

   (d). Construction Drawing Phase : Based upon the approved schematic design and design development phase and any further adjustments in the scope of the project, the architect will prepare construction drawings setting forth the requirements for construction. Construction drawings will typically include; Foundation Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Exterior Elevations, Interior Elevations, Roof Framing Plan, Building Sections and Details, Millwork Details, Electrical Lighting Plan, Plumbing Plan and Schedules / Specifications.

IV. The end product will be a completed design illustrated by a set of construction drawings that may be used by a knowledgeable builder for bidding the scope of work, for obtaining a building permit and for the complete construction of the project. The architect will sign and stamp the construction drawings with his state license seal.