Concept to Completion: The 6 Stages
Our bespoke process aims to
(1) Integrate international best practices
(2) Deliver thoughtful and encompassing designs, and;
(3) Provide transparency and ease of understanding at each stage
0 Strategize
Pre-plan your project
Use our customized tool to guide you through the first steps toward a successful outcome.
This tool will assist you to explore:
- Economic factors such as budget and timelines
- Qualitative goals that determine quality
- Available and required information to proceed
Once completed, our team will schedule a consultation to review your objectives, address your concerns, and develop the project fee structure.
1 Assess
Study and test feasibility
Understanding design parameters assists the design process to flow smoothly.
Our team will provide recommendations to:
- Address likely pre-design issues,
- Consider Environmental Factors,
- Analyze Zoning, Entitlements, and Building Code Requirements, and;
- Prepare a plan to meet Sustainability, Inclusivity and/or Wellness objectives
2 Design
Visualize the concept
Our team provides a comprehensive design package.
Each project typically includes a 3D component by default.
- This helps you and other key decision makers arrive to more informed and sound design decisions.
- Animations and virtual tours can also assist in creating interest in a project.
- Each visualization displayed on this page is created in-house by our team.
View our project-interest teasers below
3 Audit
Building systems close remaining gaps
At this time, the design aesthetics are nearly finalized.
Our team coordinates the design with the following components:
- Structural Systems (Steel, Masonry, Wood, Earthen)
- Lighting, Power and Low Voltage Systems
- Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Systems (HVAC)
- Water Supply and Sanitary Drainage
This exercise helps to smoothen the construction process and minimize overwhelming last-minute decision making.
4 Finalize
Obtain Approvals
At this stage, the project is submitted for Building Safety and other similar approvals* required to construct the project.
We begin coordinating pre-handover activities, such as:
- Assisting in interviewing potential builders (contractors)
- Distributing pre-bid documents to potential builders (contractors)
- Coordinating any intra-departmental clearances associated with the approvals.
Final determination of approvals can only be granted and/or guaranteed by the Authorit(ies) Having Jurisdiction.
5 Construct
Handover to Contractor
At this stage, the construction process begins. The project transitions from Architect-led to Contractor-led. A pre-construction meeting is held to:
- Answer any requests for information
- Address any final items required to proceed
- Identify roles and responsibilities moving forward (if project proceeds with Contract Administration)*
Contract Administration is typically available for an additional fee which can be pre-negotiated into the Architectural Services Agreement or negotiated as an add-service. It is typically not included by default.
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