The Process
Preliminary Design Phase
This is the very first phase of the architectural services agreement. During this phase a thorough documentation of the existing site is made. This may include documentation of existing conditions in the case of a building alteration or site visitation in the case of new construction.
Conceptual ideas are then put on paper to create a preliminary plan of each floor and an exterior elevations of the proposed building envelope.
Meetings are then made to review these preliminary drawings during which a back and forth discussion “critique” takes place between us as the architects and you as the client. This approach allows for the best solutions to emerge for your project.
This phase of work typically accounts for one half of our meetings and requires about one half of the total fees paid to the architect.
Construction Drawing Phase
Once the preliminary design has been developed and approved, the construction drawings are prepared. These are the technical documents that are tailored to the requirements of the municipality and will instruct the builder.
Bidding, Construction, and Completion Phase
Construction administration is an often overlooked service that we provid. In addition to the regularly scheduled job meetings provided by us (usually on a weekly basis), we review the progress of the work, answer questions, and facilitate any changes that may be required along the way.
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