As architects, we see the big picture. We are specially educated to help you define what you want in a new home or renovation, present options you might never have considered and help you get the most for your valuable investment. As custom residential architects, we create total environments, both interiors and exteriors that are functional and exciting places to live. We develop your lifestyle into your design. The key is collaboration. We listen to our clients’ needs and help them to articulate a vision. We emphasize craftsmanship, and the use of sustainable materials so that each building we create is as unique as the site it occupies.

 

Like doctors and lawyers, architects are licensed professionals. As A.I.A. architects, we remain current with professional standards through required continuing education and subscribing to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assure clients, the public, and colleagues of dedication to high standards in professional practice. We are the only professionals in the construction industry who are ethically bound to represent you, the building owner. We can make your life easier. We can help reduce building costs, decrease your home's energy needs and increase it's future resale value through good design. We look out for your interests, We can help you choose the right builder and can help smooth the construction process.

 

An Urban Focus: Lightroom specializes in the modern renovation of existing residences. We have expertise in bungalow and ranch houses and we breath new life into existing buildings. We have updated numerous projects with outstanding design ideas. We have helped our clients navigate the complexity of the building process and make sound appreciating investments.  

 

The process

 

Phase one - Schematic Design

YOU

 

Determine Needs
Set Project Budget
Review and Comment
Approve Design
Authorize Go-Ahead

WE

 

Review Your Needs

Survey Existing Conditions

Study Existing Conditions

Prepare Base Drawings

Prepare Schematic Design

Phase TWO - Design development

YOU

 

Determine Material Palette

Re-Evaluate Project Budget

Review and Comment

Approve Design

Authorize Go-Ahead

WE

 

Prepare Detail Drawings

Review Your Needs

Acquire Zoning Approvals

Hire Engineering Consultants

Re-Evaluate as Directed

Phase three - Construction drawings

You

 

Review and Comment

Approve Final Drawings

Select Contractor

Authorize Go-Ahead

Sign Construction Contract

 

We

 

Prepare Final Drawings/Specs

Verify and Review All Needs

Distribute to Contractors

Evaluate Construction Bids

Assist in Contractor Selection

Prepare Construction Contract

Phase four - Construction

You

 

Observe and Comment

Pay Periodically

Acquire Furnished Items

Move In

Occupy and Enjoy

We

 

Periodically Visit Site

Review Contractor's Progress

Verify Payments, Requisitions

Answer Questions

Resolve Conflicts/Problems

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