THE PROCESS

Sketch of a house with annotations and labels indicating architectural details such as roof materials, vent, garage door, and windows.

PHASE 1
SCHEMATIC DESIGN

In this phase, we provide a conceptual design, the design will meet your requirements and wishes per site conditions, code requirements and budget.

Architectural floor plan for proposed first floor of a building, including rooms such as garage, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, porch, California room, and various construction key notes and specifications.

PHASE 2
PREDESIGN

We work with you to define what are the boundaries of the project, dreams, goals, needs, city code and planning requirements, community concerns and space functions/usage.

Architectural blueprint showing proposed east and north elevations of a house with detailed notes and key.

PHASE 3
PLANNING 

We will deal with the planning department and HOA (if applicable). This could lead to possible adjustments to the initial project. NOTE* Most cities have architectural/design review boards or historical planning boards that review the project for conformance.

Site plan drawing showing property layout, including deck, garage, yard, sidewalks, and driveway, with measurements, notes, and construction details.

PHASE 4 
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Architectural blueprint drawing of a building's floor plan with detailed measurements, structural elements, and annotations. 
The design of your project has been finalized through the schematic design process. Drawings will be generated in detail and we will produce structural, mechanical and electrical drawings (if required).

PHASE 5
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 

We will produce a packet of drawings to explain in detail all the requirements for construction, quality levels of materials and systems for the project. This phase includes architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, structural and energy calculations for city review.

“LESS IS MORE”

- Mies Van Der Rohe