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• Initial (+/- 1hr) meeting between Architect and Client
      o Client interviews architect
          â–ª Confirms architect skillset matches project scope
          â–ª Insure personalities/priorities/timeline are aligned


• Client selects Architect and signs Letter of Agreement [LOA]
      o Architect interviews Client to generate the Program
          â–ª Review project scope, budget, schedule, priorities
          â–ª Client generates a list of needs, wants and wishes
          â–ª Client shares Houzz ideabooks, provides furniture dimensions
          â–ª Architect recommends/vets potential contractors for project
      o Architect researches and defines site restraints
          â–ª Architect measures and photographs existing house

          â–ª Architect draws 3D model of existing house in CAD
          â–ª 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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