Architecture Services

1. Pre-Design Services

• Site analysis

• Feasibility studies

• Zoning and building code research

• Budget and schedule development

• Environmental assessments

2. Schematic Design (SD)

• Conceptual drawings and sketches

• Initial layout of spaces

• Design theme, materials, and systems discussion

• Client feedback sessions

3. Design Development (DD)

• Refined drawings (floor plans, elevations, sections)

• Coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, landscape)

• More accurate cost estimates

• Outline specifications

4. Construction Documents (CD)

• Detailed architectural drawings and specifications

• Documents for permitting and bidding

• Coordination of all disciplines into final construction package

5. Bidding & Negotiation

• Assist client in selecting a contractor

• Answer contractor questions during bidding

• Evaluate bids and negotiate pricing

6. Construction Administration (CA)

• Site visits to monitor progress

• Respond to RFIs (Requests for Information)

• Review and approve submittals and shop drawings

• Final inspections and punch lists

? Specialized Architecture Services (Add-ons)

• Interior design

• Landscape architecture

• Urban planning

• Historic preservation

• Sustainability & LEED consultation

• BIM (Building Information Modeling)

?? Project Types

• Residential – Single-family homes, apartments, condos

• Commercial – Offices, retail, hospitality

• Institutional – Schools, hospitals, government buildings

• Industrial – Warehouses, factories

• Mixed-use – Combination of residential/commercial

? Typical Project Team

• Architect

• Structural Engineer

• MEP Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

• Contractor/Builder

• Client/Owner

• Consultants (acoustic, lighting, sustainability, etc.)