Architectural Design Packages
Initial Consultation
1-2 Hours
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your project vision and help you understand our architectural process. This initial consultation allows us to share what we bring to each project, while also learning about your specific goals, site concerns, and challenges. We'll also offer general feedback to help you begin navigating the design and building of your future home.
This initial consultation is a complimentary service. Should you require formal design work or documentation, these can be provided through a pre-design or formal Design Agreement.
Core Architectural Services
3-6 Months
We believe that the ability to work with an architect should be accessible to all who dream of building their own home. To achieve this, we offer a basic service package that allows clients to realize an architect-designed home on a budget. This service is ideal for clients who have already secured a builder, purchased land, and are not subject to a Design Review Board (DRB) process, and who are interested in building a home of just the right size. This option also suits builders looking to construct a spec home, without requiring the extensive detail and personalized service typically provided to individual clients.
Our Core services deliver a comprehensive set of drawings suitable for permitting and construction. This final package, commonly referred to as a Builder’s Set, fully complies with local codes and ordinances. It includes detailed, noted, and dimensioned plans and elevations, a foundation plan, roof plan, site placement, electrical layouts, and typical wall sections and details.
Semi-Custom Architectural Services
5-9 Months
This service is ideal for clients who envision a custom home and desire to be deeply involved with an architect throughout the entire process. A typical client interested in this service will require an architect to assist in the hiring of a builder, thoroughly explore complex site constraints and opportunities, developing and exploring all design opportunities in 3D, attend in-person work sessions, requiring or having an interest in additional services, and may be interested in building a larger, more intricate project that necessitates extensive documentation.
Our Semi-Custom service generally concludes with the production of a Permit Set of drawings. This set of plans are more than adequate to satisfy local codes and ordinances. This includes fully noted and dimensioned plans and elevations, foundation plan, roof plan, site plan, electrical layouts, multiple building sections, all wall sections and details for every condition, window & door schedules, and compilation of all additional drawings provided by affiliated design and engineering professionals.
Once the permit set is issued and approved our typical service agreement ends at this time but we remain available for limited consultation during construction. If additional services are requested for Construction Administration or Interior Design we can establish an ongoing agreement at the culmination of the design phase.
Full Custom Architectural Services
6-12+ Months of Design, then support through Construction
We offer full custom design services for clients seeking end-to-end support, from initial project conception through the entire design, build, and move-in process. This service is ideal for clients who need assistance with land selection, have a complex and unique project vision, require a competitive bid process, and desire complete architectural services, including interior design and construction administration.
Consultation for this service includes site visits and the development of conceptual design strategies. We explore various possibilities for each site to achieve an ideal outcome, laying a strong foundation for the subsequent design phases. Our goal is to empower you to confidently purchase a property that perfectly accommodates your lifestyle and unique requirements. If you've already selected a site, we'll delve into diverse design opportunities before formally commencing the Schematic Design phase.
Our Full Custom design service includes comprehensive permit sets and all necessary documentation. We remain engaged throughout the construction phase, offering interior design expertise and construction administration. This involves documenting as-built conditions and collaborating closely with you, the builder, and craftsmen to finalize the home's interiors and ensure the expert execution of both the home's construction and exteriors. This continuous support is provided either on a pre-determined, agreed-upon schedule or on an as-needed basis.
Renovations & Additions
Renovation projects vary greatly, from minor kitchen and bathroom updates to extensive demolitions and additions. To determine the best course of action and provide feedback, we first require a site visit and thorough discussion(s) to understand your specific scope of work. Generally, all renovations necessitate a series of schematic design studies to achieve a desired outcome that aligns with project goals and budget. Our standard design process and deliverables are then tailored to the project and client's needs.