How we work

We help you define the size, scope, budget, and character of the project, as well as our fees. We prepare an initial outline and description of the work and include an organized portfolio of images that help capture and define the essence of the project. This is a living portfolio and will continue to develop as the project progresses.

We hold a series of meetings with you to review and discuss drawings and proposed design solutions, working together to arrive at a clearly defined concept, schedule, and construction budget. From there, we prepare a sequence of schematic design drawings (site plan, elevation sketches, and character renderings) that illustrate the scale and relationship of program components.

Our team works out a clear, coordinated description of all aspects of the design. Drawings created at this point become the basis for construction documents to follow. Documentation deepens in specificity and detail and includes comprehensive site plans, elevations, and material and equipment selections. We help engage a general contractor and coordinate materials for permit and architectural review.

We prepare all necessary drawings to appropriate scale as well as a complete specifications manual that outlines general requirements and standards for construction services, systems, equipment, and workmanship. Decisions on design details, materials, products, finishes, and the finer points of bidding and construction documentation reinforce the design and begin translating it into reality.

Once construction is underway, we serve as our clients' representative throughout the duration of the project to observe, assist, and coordinate services as needed to help maintain the integrity of the design and faithfully realize your investment.