PRELIMINARY AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASES

 
 
 

PRELIMINARY AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASES

 
 
 
New York Architect Services
 
 

During this phase, we discuss your wants and needs, encourage brainstorming, jointly explore the possibilities, make suggestions and often surprise our clients. We are a small boutique studio, so you work directly with the principal architect.

We believe it's important to budget adequate time for exploring options and possibilities during this phase, as it is the basis for everything that follows. Through this phase, during ongoing interactions with you, we:

  • Explore options for layouts and floor plans

  • Develop architectural and interior design concepts

  • Produce 3D models and 3D images to better understand the design

  • Create materials and mood boards

  • Adjust design concepts to costs and budget

  • Review compliance with building codes and zoning requirements

  • Solidify and further develop the preferred options

  • Explore heating and cooling options

  • Coordinate the structural design

  • Develop a preliminary design for millwork (kitchen, closets, etc)

At the completion of the schematic design phase, you will be confident in your choices and will have a well-informed and realistic understanding of what you want to do. At the completion of the schematic design phase, you will be confident in your choices and will have a well-informed and realistic understanding of what you want to do.

We will issue a schematic set of drawings, which will be the starting point for the sets submitted to the Department of Buildings and for bidding/construction. This will enable you to start serious and educated conversations with potential contractors.

 
 
 
Adi Gershoni Architect