Step 1: Preliminary Design

Preliminary design usually begins with collecting data for your project. We arrive at a program of spaces with you, study any codes and ordinances that may affect your project, obtain and review site information such as utility locations, soil stability, slopes, and views. In the case of a remodel, we would document and measure the existing structure.

We will have discussions with you about features you would like to incorporate into the design. During schematic design, it is important that you communicate any request that has a spatial implication. For example, if you want a separate room for the toilet in your bathroom, now is the time to tell us. At this stage, it's less important for us to know that you want a one piece toilet instead of a two piece.

After the collection of pertinent information about your project, we will work on the initial design of your project by preparing sketches. Usually these sketches are freehand, although we may prepare them using Cad software if it is more efficient. These sketches will communicate not only the organization of spaces, but also the development of a concept or idea for your project. We'll study the design and explore many alternatives. We'll usually choose two or three alternatives that make the most sense to discuss with you. In our discussions with you, we will arrive at one scheme that will be developed further.

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