Project Discovery: Establish project goals, functional needs, priorities, and overall vision through client discussions and stakeholder input.

A Detailed Assessment: Provide an assessment of the site or potential sites, along with zoning, code, and environmental considerations that may influence development.

Risk Identification: Identify potential challenges—site, regulatory, budget, or logistical—and discuss strategies to mitigate them early in the process.

Feasibility Summary: Provide clear recommendations and next steps, ensuring the client understands viable paths forward before entering detailed design.

Program Development: Define and refine space requirements, adjacencies, and performance criteria to form the basis of design.

Preliminary Code Assessment: Evaluate applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and life-safety considerations that may influence design options.

Conceptual Massing & Layouts: Develop early diagrams and test-fit layouts to explore possibilities, assess practicality, and visualize potential solutions.

Budget & Schedule Alignment: Compare design concepts to preliminary cost expectations and project timelines to ensure feasibility and alignment with client goals.

Specialty Zoning and Jurisdictional Applications/Processes: Specialty zoning and jurisdictional processes often involve additional review to ensure a project is appropriate for its site and community context. This may include SEPA environmental review, Conditional Use Permits for activities not typically allowed in a zoning district, or zoning variances when project conditions warrant flexibility from standard regulations.

Schematic Design: Develop initial design concepts, massing, and layout options; establish overall project direction and confirm alignment with client goals.

Design Development: Refine the selected design, define materials, systems, and technical details; coordinate with engineering consultants to solidify the building’s structure and performance.

Consultant Engineering Services: Full coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and specialty consultants to ensure all systems align with the architectural vision. Regular meetings and integrated drawing reviews help resolve conflicts early and maintain a cohesive, construction-ready design.

Construction Documents: Produce detailed drawings and specifications used for permitting, pricing, and construction; ensure clarity and accuracy to guide builders and support a smooth construction process.

Permitting: Managing the full permitting process from start to finish, coordinating with local jurisdictions, preparing required documentation, and addressing review comments. This comprehensive approach ensures a smooth, efficient approval process and minimizes delays for the project.

Bidding & Negotiations: Assist the client in soliciting bids, reviewing contractor proposals, clarifying scope, and supporting a selection of the most qualified builder to ensure the project aligns with budget and expectations.

Construction Administration: Oversee the construction process through site visits, submittal reviews, RFIs, and coordination with the contractor to verify adherence to the design intent, resolve issues quickly, and maintain project quality.