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A Clear Path From Idea to Construction

Every project is different, but most architectural projects move through the same basic stages. The process begins by understanding what you need and gradually turns those goals into the documents required to build.

The process

Keep the Next Decision Clear

Architectural work becomes easier to manage when each decision is made at the right time. The early stages establish the problem, the property, the program, and the budget. Later stages add detail, coordinate consultants, and prepare the documents needed for agency review and construction. The exact scope changes from one project to another, but the sequence below gives clients a practical picture of how the work usually moves forward.

.1 Initial Conversation

Gather goals, constraints, budget, site, program, and timeframe, then prepare a project-specific proposal.

.2 Preliminary Design

Match needs with the site, materials, budget, local codes, construction realities, and opportunities.

.3 Schematic Design

Develop the initial plan, including rooms, doors, windows, furniture, and equipment.

.4 Design Development

Refine room sizes, exterior form, roof, elevations, and building systems.

.5 Construction Documents

Bring the project together into the drawing package for permitting and construction.

.6 Agency Liaison

Submit plans and work through requested modifications during plan review.

.7 Construction Administration

Additional service available for modifications, coordination, and design questions during construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few useful answers before you begin.

It depends on the project. If you need drawings, need to determine what can fit on a property, need documentation for an agency, or have a design problem to solve, an architect may be able to help.