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Pencil Projects
+ARCHITECTURE STUDIO, pllc
Our Typical Design Process
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Phase I : Schematic Design
Our first priority is to start organizing the project and gaining our full understanding of the site, environmental and zoning guidelines. We call this, Phase I: Schematic Design. During this time, we will be reviewing your property survey, the municipality's requirements for development and permitting, and conducting a site visit to get to know the property while taking measurements, photographs, and videos. This will allow us to prepare accurate as-built plans. If your project is new construction, then we will take this time to seriously evaluate the site's offerings so we can plan to orient new buildings efficiently and fully understand site impacts and efficiencies.
Our discovery meeting is a very informative and important meeting for our team to discuss thoughts, ideas, goals, and set realistic expectations with our clients. During this work session, Pencil Projects will present a variety of ideas providing substantial possibilities that can be evaluated and discussed.
During the schematic design phase, we meet with our clients typically 1-2 times to review ideas, feedback, and inspiration together. Each client has access to an online drive containing copies of the project documents including resources, plans, and applications.
Deliverables generally include: Schematic design often produces a site plan, floor plan(s), sketches and diagrams, and exterior elevations. Typically, the drawings include overall dimensions, and a construction cost is estimated.
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Phase II : Design Development
“The design development phase is my favorite phase”
says Danielle DeVito, Principal and Founder.
“It is when we have decided on our concept and we get more connected and intimate with our design - looking at it from more angles and perspectives, allowing us to make more precise decisions and conclusions.” For Pencil Projects, this is the phase when our design team builds computer-aided 3D models of our proposed design, and our ideas move from 2D plans to more realistic and tangible outcomes. This important tool gives us the ability to see past the lines on paper and evaluate and constructively criticize the design choices. We can still, at this point, improve, tweak, and refine. Not only to we prepare 3D images during this phase, but we also look at the interior elevations and sections through our spaces. At the end of phase II we meet with potential contractors to access timeline and budget.
Deliverables generally include: Design development often produces floor plans, sections, and elevations with full dimensions as well as 3d visuals. These drawings typically include door and window details and outline material specifications.
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Phase III : Construction Documentation & Permitting
During the construction document phase, the contract and permit documents will be finalized, taking architectural, structural, and electrical design into account. At this point, pencils are down on concept development, and the design that has been selected gets detailed. Construction schedules and details will be customized. Our services will include coordination with the municipality and building officials, and preparation of the building permit application. This phase includes (1) Review Meeting to review progress and schedule. Any changes during this phase may incur additional fees and schedule adjustments.
Deliverables generally include: The construction document phase produces a set of drawings that include all pertinent information required for the contractor to price and build the project.
Additional Services
Construction Administration
Contractor Bidding Support
Pre Design Services
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