Undertaking a significant home improvement or a new build is daunting. While working through your ideas and lifestyle goals, you’re also trying to determine how much it will cost and how long it will take. For clients who haven’t worked with an architect before, we make the process straightforward by letting you know what we need when we need it and what to expect next.

To get started, it’s a good idea to think through the following three aspects, as they are essential for our initial consultation and then give us a call.

1. Budget

How much money can you allocate to your project? We need to know this at the beginning so that we can make realistic recommendations.

2. Commitment

The design process will require a significant time and financial commitment from you. The design and build process will require a lot of your time and brainpower throughout the project; are you fully committed to your property?

3. Flexibility

Our process is focused on defining what you do and don’t want, but an open mind and flexibility is the most important thing you can bring to your project. Are you willing to work collaboratively, be open to new ideas and ready to explore the full potential of your project?