Custom Residential Architecture & Design

"Homes designed for the way you live!"          Custom Home Design Experts

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"From start to finish Pete was very thorough with the design and drawings."

-Mitch McCullough, Owner, Shadalawn Builders & Remodelers  

The "Homes For Life" Process

We do more than just draw houses
        -we take pride in creating homes.

Custom Process

Although all of our projects begin with an Initial Interview, followed by a formal Proposal, the similarities end there.  Based on the Scope of Services checklist and the Drawing Checklist included in each proposal, each project follows its own unique path through the design process to completion.

This custom process allows us to generate the drawings and details that are needed for construction, along with any other information that you feel is important to convey to the builder.

Whether you need a basic set of plans, or a fully detailed set is ultimately determined by you, although we will recommend what we feel would be best for your situation.

The "Homes For Life" Process

1 - Prepare - Select Your Project Team

Upon your acceptance of this proposal, we will develop a formal contract.  Your contract will include the following…

  • Project Description
  • Design Intent
  • Meetings and Payment Schedule
  • Scope of Architectural Services
  • Drawing List
  • Standard Terms and Conditions

2 - Develop - Developing Your Requirements

Typical Architectural Services and milestones during this phase include…

  • Explaining your needs to your Architect
  • Reviewing your "Idea File"
  • Discussing your Budget
  • Building code & zoning review
  • Site Analysis

3 - Design - Preliminary Design

Typical Architectural Services and milestones during this phase include…

  • Schematic Design
  • Budget Review
  • Site Analysis

4 - Revise - Developing The Design

Typical Architectural Services and milestones during this phase include…

  • Design Development
  • Preliminary Budget
  • Product Selections
  • Selecting Finishes and Fixtures
  • Revising design and drawings as necessary

5 - Finalize - Construction Documents 

Typical Architectural Services and milestones during this phase include…

  • Construction Drawings
  • Specifications
  • Product Selections
  • Final Budget

6 - Build - Construction of Your New Home

Typical Architectural Services and milestones during this phase include…

  • Bids & Negotiations
  • Contractor Selection
  • Contract Administration
  • Construction of your new home
  • Roles of Owner, Architect & Builder
  • Final Punch List

7 - Occupy - Move In

Typical milestones during this phase include…

  • Move In!!
  • Move In!!

Learn More...

You can see some case studies, by clicking here: Case Studies >>>

Or, you can get more information on the services we offer by clicking here: Residential Design Services >>>