New home
Connect site conditions, program, orientation, building systems, material decisions and approval requirements from the beginning.
Homes + additions + renovations
Design around the way the home needs to work.
A residential project connects the property and structure with the routines, priorities and long-term use of the people who live there.
Begin with the change the home needs to support.
Project type sets the first questions, but the property and household determine how the work is planned.
Addition + whole-home renovation
Coordinate new and existing structure, circulation, services, exterior transitions and the sequence required to connect the work.
Kitchen, bath + interior reconfiguration
Resolve layout, utilities, ventilation, lighting, storage, finishes and adjacent-space effects as one design problem.
Decisions move from the whole property to the smallest detail.
The sequence keeps household needs, design information and construction scope connected.
Listen + document
Record current pain points, desired use, aesthetic references, essential requirements and the owner's decision process.
Measure + investigate
Establish the existing-condition basis and identify where surveys, selective investigation or consultant input may be required.
Test the layout
Compare options for circulation, daylight, privacy, storage, furniture and connection to exterior space.
Coordinate the design
Develop structure, enclosure, systems, fixtures, finishes and approval information appropriate to the project.
Define the build
Align documents, scope, selections, allowances, site logistics, procurement and schedule logic before mobilization.
Build + hand over
Coordinate field questions, decisions, changes, punch-list work and closeout information included in the agreement.
Occupancy is a project constraint, not a footnote.
If people remain in the home, work-zone separation, access, utility interruptions, working hours and usable spaces need to be planned before work begins.
Living route
Which rooms, entrances and daily routines must remain available?
Work zone
Where do separation, weather protection and stored materials meet occupied space?
Temporary services
When can water, power, heating, cooling, kitchen or bath use be interrupted?
Decision point
Which owner choices could delay rough-in, fabrication or finish installation?
Selections + procurement
A finish decision can also be a schedule decision.
Appliances, fixtures, lighting, windows, doors, cabinetry, tile and specialty materials affect dimensions, rough-ins, submittals and lead times.
- Item, location and performance requirement
- Owner-furnished or contractor-procured status
- Sample or submittal requirement
- Decision date and required-on-site date
- Known substitution or coordination issue
Residential questions
Use the answers to identify the next planning decision.
Do I need drawings before starting a conversation?
No. Existing drawings, surveys and photos are useful when available. The first task is identifying what can be relied upon and what must be measured or investigated.
Can we live in the home during construction?
That depends on scope, utilities, access, working conditions and household needs. Occupancy should be evaluated during planning and reflected in the logistics plan.
When should finishes be selected?
Items affecting dimensions, rough-ins or fabrication need decisions earlier than purely decorative choices.
How are hidden conditions handled?
If an unforeseen condition is discovered, the team documents it, evaluates options and follows the change process defined by the agreement.