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WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU TAKE THOSE IMPORTANT FIRST STEPS ESTABLISHING YOUR PROJECT NEEDS BEFORE YOU SIGN A DESIGN CONTRACT. |
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01 - GETTING STARTED
Before committing to any building project, it’s imperative that you approach the endeavor with confidence. That's why we created a suite of tools designed to help ensure your pre-contract phase is planned carefully; giving you all the assurance needed before even considering hiring an architect. Download the documents now from our toolbox.
Before committing to any building project, it’s imperative that you approach the endeavor with confidence. That's why we created a suite of tools designed to help ensure your pre-contract phase is planned carefully; giving you all the assurance needed before even considering hiring an architect. Download the documents now from our toolbox.
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PROJECT PLANNING PACK
Without sufficient research, moving a project into its design phase can be like trying to build a house on an unsteady foundation - doomed for failure. To help you achieve success in your projects, we've created the 'Project Planning Pack': a comprehensive guide that helps tick all of the important boxes and establish solid foundations from which your designs will thrive!
DESIGN BRIEF
Building a successful partnership with your architect does not happen overnight. It starts the moment you draft a comprehensive design brief that allows them to understand precisely what ideas, goals and lifestyle choices have shaped your vision. To ensure all essential information is included in this first step of collaboration we created an incredibly helpful guide. FEASIBILITY CHECK
The ‘Feasibility Check’ is probably the most valuable investment you will make to guarantee the success of your project. The lack of sufficient upfront planning is the number one reason projects don't finish on time and on budget. Our process will allow you to fully understand the requirements, constraints, and potential roadblocks for your project and will minimize your risk of faulty design decisions by laying the proper groundwork up front. |
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Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value.
It is a process; it's not random.
- KEN ROBINSON -
Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value.
It is a process; it's not random.
- KEN ROBINSON -
02 - DESIGN, DOCUMENTATION & CONSTRUCTION
With a trust-based partnership, we help guide and support you through the entire design and build process - from developing your initial ideas to realizing your newly constructed home. Our structured approach helps limit project overspending & overruns; so nothing gets in between you & enjoying life in your new dream home!
With a trust-based partnership, we help guide and support you through the entire design and build process - from developing your initial ideas to realizing your newly constructed home. Our structured approach helps limit project overspending & overruns; so nothing gets in between you & enjoying life in your new dream home!
01 // DESIGN
Once the projects goals and a realistic budget are established the fun begins and your vision starts to take shape. In most cases this is a 3 part process.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
We confirm and refine the project brief and review applicable codes and requirements of the authorities. Based on what we learned we start to develop a series of concept ideas and prepare schematic design documents.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
During this phase we finalize spatial layouts, materials for construction and incorporate the work of any specialist consultants, such as structural and mechanical engineers and prepare design development documents to start the entitlement process.
To assure we stay within the established budget we typically engage a suitable general contractor to provide cost estimates at set intervals and make recommendations for potential cost savings.
ENTITLEMENTS
This is where the property owner and their trusted architect work for approval from the county or city. Depending on scope this may be done over the counter or requires a formal submittal. We will take you through the process step by step.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
We confirm and refine the project brief and review applicable codes and requirements of the authorities. Based on what we learned we start to develop a series of concept ideas and prepare schematic design documents.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
During this phase we finalize spatial layouts, materials for construction and incorporate the work of any specialist consultants, such as structural and mechanical engineers and prepare design development documents to start the entitlement process.
To assure we stay within the established budget we typically engage a suitable general contractor to provide cost estimates at set intervals and make recommendations for potential cost savings.
ENTITLEMENTS
This is where the property owner and their trusted architect work for approval from the county or city. Depending on scope this may be done over the counter or requires a formal submittal. We will take you through the process step by step.
02 // CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Once we have arrived at a solution meeting the objectives we start resolving the technical aspects of the project and produce detailed construction documents for all building components. Obtaining these documents can be time consuming, but they are crucial to keep cost under control and for a smooth transition into the building process. This is where the property owner can sit back, relax, and let Studio Graf together with the specialty consultants do their magic!
Once all documents are sufficiently completed we obtain the building permits. Unfortunately it is not often the case plans are approved in the first go around. Plans can be reviewed many times before a permit is issued. Patience is key, but we take care of this for you.
Once all documents are sufficiently completed we obtain the building permits. Unfortunately it is not often the case plans are approved in the first go around. Plans can be reviewed many times before a permit is issued. Patience is key, but we take care of this for you.
03 // BID
To obtain final pricing information and select a builder we send the construction documents to selected contractors and respond to their requests for information. This process helps to reduce changes and unexpected cost during construction and results in a better project. Once all bids are submitted we advise you on selection and implications of alternatives as applicable.
04 // CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
This may be the most rewarding stage of the process, you get to see your dream home become reality! Our team stays actively engaged to monitor construction progress and to ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the contract documents. We attend regular site meetings and review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings and change orders.
At the end of construction we review every aspect of the project together with you and the builder and manage the process to a successful completion of all work.
At the end of construction we review every aspect of the project together with you and the builder and manage the process to a successful completion of all work.
