Part 1: Working with an Architect: How to Get Started?
Is it a good idea to work with an architect when designing your home?YES! Whether you are redesigning your existing home, renovating your apartment, or building a new home, working with an architect is a VERY GOOD IDEA…
An Architect adds VALUE to your home.How to Find an Architect?How to Select an Architect?
Part 2: Working with an Architect: Making Sense of Services and Fees
During the initial meeting with a client we explain our design process and our fee structure. Studio MM is a full service architecture firm, meaning we work with our clients on designing their home from concept through completion. From initial planning and defining the scope of work, we remain closely involved in the project through construction to Final Completion.
What are Basic Architectural Services?How to Work with an Architect?How Much Does it Cost to Work with an Architect?Smaller Project? No Problem.
Part 3: Working with an Architect: The Design Process
Designing your home should be an exciting and fun process. The relationship between an architect and client is the most important part of the design process, and you should focus on finding an architect that you feel you can TRUST.Architect = ListenerSchematic Design PhaseArchitect = Problem Solver
Part 4: Working with an Architect: Design Decisions + Details
At the beginning of the Design Development stage Studio MM provides a checklist of everything that you’ll need to select for your home – a cheat sheet, if you will, of all of the questions for which you’ll need to determine an answer. This makes it very easy and straightforward, and when you get down to deciding on those intimate details for your home, you just might enjoy it!
Design is in the DetailsSustainable DesignArchitect = Leader
Part 5: Working with an Architect: Building Your Home
As a residential architect this is absolutely my favorite part of the job…Designing your home should be a fun + exciting process. Watching it get built is even better!
Making Your Dreams a RealityThe VALUE of Working with an ArchitectConstruction Document PhaseConstruction Administration Phase
