At Cordtsen Design Architecture, we put you at the heart of the design process. From your initial vision to the final stages of construction, your unique needs drive our team’s efforts. Our Design Together Journey infographic, featured in the tri-fold brochure we provide, outlines every step of this process clearly and engagingly. This valuable tool ensures you’re well-informed and confident throughout our collaboration. Plus, it’s yours to keep, so you can always feel connected and clear about the progress of your project. Remember, we’re just a call or email away, ready to assist whenever you need.
PLANNING
SITE ANALYSIS
ZONING CODE ANALYSIS
IDENTIFY PROJECT GOALS
DEVELOP PROJECT PROGRAM (WISHLIST)
PROJECT SCHEDULE & SQUARE FOOTAGE
AS-BUILTS
MEASURE EXISTING BUILDING
DRAW SCALED EXISTING FLOOR PLANS
DRAW SCALED EXISTING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
RESEARCH & DRAW SITE CONSTRAINTS
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
INITIAL DESIGN WORK TO AGREED CONCEPT
FIRST SKETCH FLOOR PLANS
SECOND SKETCH EXTERIOR DESIGN
ESTIMATED BUDGET FROM TRUSTED BUILDER
TOWN/STATE APPROVAL
ACQUIRE AS NECESSARY
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION (HDC)
MUNICIPAL ZONING & PLANNING
COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
RIDOT, RIDEM, & RIHPHC
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SELECT BUILDING MATERIALS
BUDGET DRIVEN DETAILS
FURTHER DEVELOP DRAWINGS
ENGAGE CONSULTANTS
REVISIT BUDGET AMOUNT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
DEVELOP PERMIT DRAWINGS
DETAILS FOR CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFY MATERIALS & PRODUCTS
COORDINATE CONSULTANTS
DOCUMENTS FOR BIDDING & CONSTRUCTION
BIDDING
PREPARE BUILDER INVITATION LIST
PROVIDE BUILDERS WITH BIDDING PACKAGE
ANSWER PROJECT QUESTIONS FROM BUILDERS
PREPARE FOR ANY CHANGES OR ALTERNATES
ANALYZE RETURNED BIDS
ARRANGE NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECT BIDDERS. SELECTED CONTRACTOR PULLS BUILDING PERMIT