Design Process

1 – SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Qualifying potential projects will receive a complimentary onsite consultation with a lead designer.

  • Meeting with the Client to review project requirements and develop design program
  • Site visit and documentation of existing drawings, site measurements and conditions
  • Review Building Code requirements, if required
  • Prepare potential space planning options and concept design layouts
  • Establish project budget

2 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop concept design based on Client-approved concepts
  • Prepare design development drawings as required
  • Coordinate engineering consultants for structures, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, as required
  • Select finishes, fixtures, furniture and art work as required

3 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

  • Prepare Working Drawings, as required
  • Prepare specifications
  • Purchase fixtures, finishes, materials, furniture, lighting, accessories, art, window coverings, on Client's behalf, as per specifications and coordinate delivery on site as per construction schedule
  • Design custom furnishings, as required

4 – CONTRACTOR SELECTION

  • Review contractor quotes, negotiations and selection of suitable contractor for the project as required

5 – CONSTRUCTION PHASE

  • Inventory items that the Client is keeping
  • Proposal and purchase of new pieces to match Client's existing items and newly renovated space
  • Organize delivery of new pieces to Client's site

6 – FURNITURE, LIGHTING, ACCESSORIES, ART

  • Site reviews as required, to ensure the work is in accordance with the Client approved Design
  • Answer contractor questions and help resolve any issues that might arise due to site conditions and unforeseen conditions

5 – FINAL STYLING + DECORATING

  • Assist in on site set up of furniture, lighting, accessories, and art as per furniture layout
  • Final photography