INITIAL CONSULTATION (IC)

There is no stage more important than the planning phase. It's during this crucial period that a project starts to take form, where the budget is solidified and you can start to see your vision unfolding in front of you.

The purpose of the initial consultation is to determine (a) The Client project program (b) To see if the project is roughly feasible within the client budget and the existing context and (c) Inform the client of alternative design options. Signature Designs-Architecture then develops a proposal describing fees and services based on the initial consultation.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DD)

During this phase of the project one to three optional plans are developed to determine customer preferences. The pros and cons of the various design features are discussed. A new or modified design may evolve as a result of the review. When the new plan and exterior elevations are client approved they are given to General Contractors for rough estimates to make sure that the project is within the construction budget. With the design completed and within budget, the design development phase is finished and the construction drawings are developed.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD)

Once the design development drawings have been completed, and the client is satisfied with how things are progressing, Signature Designs-Architecture moves on to the next phase, the creation of construction documents. The construction drawings (referred to in the past as blueprints) are used to obtain accurate construction bids as well as the building permit.

Renderings/ 3D Renderings

Signature Designs-Architecture can provide both architectural renderings and 3D renderings. These services are in addition to the standard architectural design and construction drawing services.