Concept design, construction drawings and permit sets from an in-house team that knows what it costs to build.
(01) Scope
What’s
included
01
Site analysis
Survey, zoning review and feasibility study.
02
Concept design
Massing options, layouts and a first budget.
03
Schematic design
Floor plans, elevations and key materials.
04
Construction drawings
Architectural, structural and MEP drawing sets.
05
Permit set
Submission, plan review responses and approval.
06
Construction support
Site visits, RFIs and design changes during the build.
(02) Phases and timing
About 5–9 months
01
Site analysis
2–4 weeks
02
Concept
1–2 months
03
Schematic design
1–2 months
04
Construction drawings
2–3 months
05
Permit
1–2 months
Typical schedule for a mid-size building. Your exact timeline comes with the proposal.
(03) Pricing
Per sq ft
Indicative ranges. The final price is fixed in the contract after the site visit and design.
Concept
$4
/ sq ft
Site analysis, concept and massing options.
Permit set
$9
/ sq ft
Concept plus full drawings and permit approval.
Full service
$14
/ sq ft
Permit set plus construction support until handover.
What affects the price:
Building size
Project type
Number of options
Consultants needed
Timeline
Questions
Can you design without building it?
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Yes. You own the drawings and can use them with any contractor.