International Aesthetics. Encompassing Designs. Functional Implementation.

We streamline your concept to completion.

Concept to Completion: The 6 Stages

Strategize

Assess

Design

Audit

Finalize

Construct

Our bespoke process aims to

(1) Integrate international best practices

(2) Deliver thoughtful and encompassing designs, and;

(3) Provide transparency and ease of understanding at each stage

0 Strategize

Pre-plan your project

Use our customized tool to guide you through the first steps toward a successful outcome.

This tool will assist you to explore:

Economic factors such as budget and timelines
Qualitative goals that determine quality
Available and required information to proceed

Once completed, our team will schedule a consultation to review your objectives, address your concerns, and develop the project fee structure.

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1 Assess

Study and test feasibility

Understanding design parameters assists the design process to flow smoothly.

Our team will provide recommendations to:

Address likely pre-design issues,
Consider Environmental Factors,
Analyze Zoning, Entitlements, and Building Code Requirements, and;
Prepare a plan to meet Sustainability, Inclusivity and/or Wellness objectives

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2 Design

Visualize the concept

Our team provides a comprehensive design package.

Each project typically includes a 3D component by default.

This helps you and other key decision makers arrive to more informed and sound design decisions.
Animations and virtual tours can also assist in creating interest in a project.
Each visualization displayed on this page is created in-house by our team.

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3 Audit

Building systems close remaining gaps

At this time, the design aesthetics are nearly finalized.

Our team coordinates the design with the following components:

Structural Systems (Steel, Masonry, Wood, Earthen)
Lighting, Power and Low Voltage Systems
Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Systems (HVAC)
Water Supply and Sanitary Drainage

This exercise helps to smoothen the construction process and minimize overwhelming last-minute decision making.

4 Finalize

Obtain Approvals

At this stage, the project is submitted for Building Safety and other similar approvals* required to construct the project.

We begin coordinating pre-handover activities, such as:

Assisting in interviewing potential builders (contractors)
Distributing pre-bid documents to potential builders (contractors)
Coordinating any intra-departmental clearances associated with the approvals.

Final determination of approvals can only be granted and/or guaranteed by the Authorit(ies) Having Jurisdiction.

5 Construct

Handover to Contractor

At this stage, the construction process begins. The project transitions from Architect-led to Contractor-led. A pre-construction meeting is held to:

Answer any requests for information
Address any final items required to proceed
Identify roles and responsibilities moving forward (if project proceeds with Contract Administration)*

Contract Administration is typically available for an additional fee which can be pre-negotiated into the Architectural Services Agreement or negotiated as an add-service. It is typically not included by default.