The first step is to meet to discuss your project. Typically, I will come to your property to get a sense of the project's scope.

Next, I will draw up a scope of work and present you with a contract that details the work I will do for you. Design work will not start until the contract is returned.

Before I can design your new space, I will need to measure your space and create drawings of the existing structure and/or property. I strongly recommend clients have a site survey of their property completed by a local surveyor. This site survey will outline all property lines and ensure we are building within the property. It's very common for building inspections to ask for a site survey before submitting the permit.

Designing is a collaborative process between designer and client. Typically, after I understand your requirements and the existing property, I will spend some time concepting the schematic design and coming up with a few options that I will compile into a presentation. In a second meeting we can narrow down the options. These schematic designs can take the form of sketches, measured drawings, and/or 3D renderings.

When we choose the design concept direction, I will create construction drawings that we will use for the permitting process. At this stage, I can also obtain engineering sign-offs and building permits on your behalf (you will be billed for these costs). Once the building permits are obtained, and a reliable contractor is secured, you're ready to build!