Process
Studio 4 Architects' process is different than most. Traditionally, the architect will be hired for a job, ask a few questions, then start the design process in their own office. We think the most valuable information exchange is with you, the owner, helping guide the decisions being made. By exchanging questions and thoughts in person, we feel there is inherent value in two different ways.
First, owners are engaged more in the design process. With this approach, dialog is exchanged directly and problems are solved more efficiently. This means more solutions can be presented to give a better understanding of the project.
Secondly, during the design process, we like to have critiques where the owners, architect, and sometimes the contractors, are involved in asking questions. When a contractor is present, that gives us the ability to ask questions about budget, detailing, efficiency, etc. to allow us to be more informed during the process. Traditionally those questions would be addressed after the design is mostly complete, which would send the design back to get reworked to meet the budget. Our process is a little more seamless.
Strategic Alliances
We feel in order to give owners the best projects, we have built relationships with others in the construction industry.
Civil Engineers
Structural Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Plumbing Engineers
Landscape Architects
Interior Designers
Residential and Commercial Contractors
Material Suppliers and Companies (Including)
Services
Site Planning
Initial Site Design, Site Analysis, Site Solution, Overall Building Layout on Site
Planning
Design and Construction Maybe Built in Phases
Programming
Size, Square Footage, Adjacencies, and Requirements of Rooms in The Design
Schematic Design
3-D Design Renderings and Models for Presentations, Floor Plans, Elevations
Design Development
Development of Schematic Design, Selecting Finish Materials (Paint, Brick, Ceramic or Vinyl Tile, Carpet, Etc.)
Construction Documents
Completion of Documents Required for Construction
Construction Administration
Overseeing The Quality of Construction
Interior Design
Design and Application of Interior Finishes (Paint, Carpet, Ceramic or Vinyl Tile, Wood, Furniture Procurement)
Painting
Application of Paint Color Selected
