The main goal during this phase is to gather information. During the Pre-Design phase, we will research and document your property to understand the context in which we will be designing. We also meet with you to discuss what you value in a home, and the spaces, functionality, and styles that inspire you. This provides a foundation on which we build our architectural design ideas.

This is the phase where we examine how each of the spaces could be laid out to flow, and start conversations about form, materials and aesthetics. Our studio explores a variety of concepts and communicates to you through hand sketch ideas, computer modeling, and floor plans. We refine the concept together with you through multiple discussions and iterations as we narrow in on a solution to develop further.

During the Design Development phase we refine the layout and start locking in dimensions for the structure. At this stage we engage with the structural engineer or other consultants to explore systems and coordinate the design. This is also when we recommend selecting a general contractor to join the team for cost, scheduling, and construction feedback.

This is where we reconcile the design ideas with the set budget, specify the materials and systems in the building, and create all of the architectural details. We work closely with you to select and document the fixtures & finishes that will complete the home.

The Pre-construction phase is all about getting a stack of drawings converted into a building. Here, our design team coordinates with the construction manager, homeowner, other consultants, and building trades to make the concept a reality.

We take great pride in being a proactive member of the construction processes from beginning to end. The involvement of our design team will not typically end with construction documents. He or she will act as your representative by monitoring the construction work for conformance with the working drawings and contract. Knowing the intent of the drawings is crucial to proper interpretation. Our regular interaction with local craftsmen benefits your project. Shop drawings are reviewed, regular site visits made for inspections, phone calls, texts and emails are all part of the collaboration of getting the finished product right.

It's time to build. It's time to craft.

We are a unique company. Our teams of craftsmen have the education, knowledge, experience, and passion for working with you and bringing your dream to life. We pride our ourselves in best-in-class customer service while running the cleanest job site possible.

The construction process takes an incredible amount of time and it's messy, but our team will make this a fun and exciting experience and will continue to involve your family throughout the process.

One of the most important parts of our design and build process is to help our clients layer their own unique lifestyle over what we have created together. We offer full-service interior design services to help you select/procure finishes, fixtures, and assets for your new experiences. After your project is built, we can also help to stage your interior spaces.