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• Initial (+/- 1hr) meeting between Architect and Client
o Client interviews architect
▪ Confirms architect skillset matches project scope
▪ Insure personalities/priorities/timeline are aligned
• Client selects Architect and signs Letter of Agreement [LOA]
o Architect interviews Client to generate the Program
▪ Review project scope, budget, schedule, priorities
▪ Client generates a list of needs, wants and wishes
▪ Client shares Houzz ideabooks, provides furniture dimensions
▪ Architect recommends/vets potential contractors for project
o Architect researches and defines site restraints
▪ Architect measures and photographs existing house
▪ Architect draws 3D model of existing house in CAD
▪ Secure site survey, town zoning, setbacks, access to site
• Creation of Adjacency Diagrams layout of spaces/sizes/flow/etc.
o Architect sketches a variety of initial concepts based on Program
o Client reviews sketches and provides feedback, input, thoughts
o Client interviews/vets potential contractors (Energy Code)
• Architect generates Schematic Design floor plans, site plan, early elevations
o Architect plots drawings and meets w/Client for review/feedback/revisions
o Design evolution process w/Client until Client approves Schematic Design
o Architect refines design and creates 3D CAD model of renovation
• Architect generates Design Development plans for Bid Set
o Preliminary building sections, foundation plans, electrical, structural, etc.
o Client reviews/approves Design Development drawings
o Client chooses contractor, approves design for construction
o Architect/Contractor meet for integration of HVAC, value engineering, etc.
• Architect generates Bid Set for early estimates from contractor/subcontractors
o Architect meets with contractors to review Bid Set
o Architect reviews contractor estimate(s) w/Client
• Architect creates set of Working Drawings for construction
o Detailed, dimensioned drawings with finishes, specifications, etc.
• Architect represents Client during construction phase
o Architect collaborates w/contractor, answers questions, details
o Architect helps Client select materials, fixtures, finishes, etc. as needed
o Architect oversees project to insure quality of construction & codes
• Client, Architect and Contractor celebrate successful project completion
TYPICAL RENOVATION PROCESS

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