Through research, spatial diagrams, and conversations, this initial phase of work will both lay the framework and set the tone for the project to transform from an initial concept into a fully realized space.

• space plan options that illustrate unique programmatic relationships and configurations

• initial concept imagery and materiality

• research outline regarding the legal opportunities and constraints of the project

• precedent project research

• exterior elevation drawings + massing studies

• initial construction budget and project schedule based on design options.

In this phase we refine the work by honing in on the specifics of the space. We make many decisions regarding the materials, textures, and functionality of all the pieces and systems that compile a realized project.

• interior elevation drawings

• material palette presentations + selections

• finish selection plans

• lighting plans and fixture selections

• initial consultant coordination

• initial coordination with builders to gather estimates

• entitlement approvals, if required

Construction documents are a technical translation of what was decided upon through presentations and meetings during the previous design phases.  We coordinate closely with the rest of the project team to realize the project more fully through drawings and details, and we guide the project through the jurisdiction’s approval process to obtain the building permit.

• building permit submittal and coordination

• coordination with the project’s consultants : engineers, craftspeople + builders

• produce drawings and documentation for permit and construction

We act as your advocate throughout construction to ensure that what is being built aligns with the design intent that is described in the construction documents for the project.

• site meetings with builders and craftspeople to observe progress + plan for upcoming activities

• ongoing coordination with the rest of the project team

• architectural sketches for construction