design process

• Initial Phase
  • Site meeting with the client to understand his lifestyle and expectations for the project
• Site inventory
  • Evaluate site for existing conditions including vegetation, drainage, views, soils, sun and wind exposure
  • Measure and photograph site
  • Transfer data to base map drawn to scale
• Preliminary Design
  • Create and present conceptual sketches offering options based on client’s desires and budget
  • Presentation meeting to review conceptual sketches and hear client’s thoughts and directions
• Final Plan
  • Produce plan incorporating client’s directions
  • Review and revise plan with client
  • Add the necessary plan details such as grading plan, lighting plan, construction plan and plant list to produce final document
• Implementation
  • Guide and advise through bidding process
  • Site visits during construction to monitor progress and installation
  • Follow-up with client to insure satisfaction