PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Preliminary design is an information gathering phase that will form the basis of the design phases that will follow. The main aim at this stage is to learn everything possible about our customers' personality, lifestyle and needs, as well as to determine how much space you need now and are likely to need in the future, and how this space should be used, organized and used. edited. This information is organized in a document called a Schedule, which describes all the rooms and spaces for the project, their approximate sizes, and the specific qualities or unique features you are looking for. The other part of the preliminary design phase is observing and documenting the existing conditions at the project site. This often requires surveying the land to determine property line locations and/or measurements of existing structures. We also conduct background research to better understand the site's relationship with the environment, climate, people and regulations affecting the project. We track these regulations in a Zoning Summary document and speak with city planning staff if questions arise. Customers should expect to be very attentive at this stage and ready to answer personal questions. Sometimes we give you “homework” to get to know you better. Collaborating in this way allows us to better understand your values and needs, resulting in a design that reflects your individuality with optimal functionality.