Our Practice

Whether your home is in center city or in the suburbs or somewhere in between, the process is consistent for each project. I first meet you at your home to review what you want to achieve both in space making/usage (the program) and to understand your taste & ideas.  Next I write your design proposal outlining the program & initial ideas, along with the total cost for the entire design & documentation process which includes in usual order:

• Survey of your home & property.
• Drafting up of the existing plans & any other relevant drawings such as elevations.
• Schematic design drawings to show the new proposed work to your home. Typically this has a few revision phases as we tighten & evolve the design until it is fitted to you & your needs.
• Construction drawings & documents, everything you will need in one final package for bid/ permit/build.
• Walkthroughs with contractors for competitive bidding & contractor selection.
• Shopping for budget items such as cabinetry, plumbing items, tile & flooring, lighting, eg.
• Selection of trim details/strategies, paint/colors & interior/exterior fit-outs and improvements for the look of your home, both inside & outside, from your facades into the landscape design.
• Build/contractor oversight as your home is being constructed, from start to finish.

We often shepherd our clients through zoning variances & historical reviews and are known for integrating the framing & structure seamlessly with the new design work.  In addition, we also allied professionals in real estate/zoning law, structural engineering & site surveying.  Our goal is to take as much off your plate as possible so you can focus on your life & family as we work expeditiously behind the scenes, making your dream for a genuine place of beauty & refuge come true.