MATHEW STOCKSTILL ARCHITECT LLC
WORKING WITH AN ARCHITECT

What does working with an Architect look like?
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Decide to build or renovate a house or commercial space
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Contact an architect
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Discuss:
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Project Goals?
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Space Requirements/
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Timeline?
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Budget?
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Inspirations?
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Pre-Design
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Architects will:
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Analyze Project Site
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Review Zoning & Building Codes
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Create As-Built & Site Drawings
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Design Collaboration
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Architects will collaborate with and guide clients through the design via sketches, spatial relationships and conceptual drawings
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Design Development
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Client feedback and code requirements drive finalized design into drawings
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Construction Documents
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Drawings are edited to construction standards to communicate design to contractors and the local jurisdiction review
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Permitting
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Consultant drawings and additional relevant information are added to the construction documents for permit
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Bidding
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Drawing set is sent to contractors for bidding and the architect informs clients on bidding considerations
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Construction Administration
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Architects advise clients and contractors as construction moves forward, ensuring the building is built as intended
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Project Completion!
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Optional: Post-Occupancy Survey
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Follow-up ~6 months after project completion to see how the space is working and how to improve future designs and service
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