The Cordtsen Design Journey Experience

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

AS-BUILTS

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

TOWN/STATE APPROVAL

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

BIDDING

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

COMPLETION TIME

PROJECT PHASE

SCHEMATIC DESIGN
2-4 MONTHS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
1 MONTH

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
3-6 MONTHS

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
VARIES

ARCHITECT

TOTAL PROJECT FOCUS

SENIOR ARCHITECT

OVERSIGHT & SUPPORT

PRINCIPAL

CLIENT RELATIONS & DESIGN INSPIRATION

INTERIOR DESIGNER

FINISH, FIXTURE, & FURNISHINGS SELECTION & PROCUREMENT

LIGHTING DESIGNER

ONSITE REVIEW, FIXTURE SELECTION, PHOTOMETRIC CALCULATIONS, & LIGHTING LAYOUTS

MEP ENGINEER

BUILDING SYSTEMS EXPERT IN HVAC, PLUMBING, & ELECTRICAL

SURVEYOR

PARCEL BOUNDARIES, LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS, TOPOGRAPHY & EASEMENTS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

PHYSICAL INTEGRITY OF BUILDING & STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

EXTERIOR MATERIALS & DETAILS, PLANTING, SITE LOCATION

CIVIL ENGINEER

SITE GRADING, DRAINAGE, DRIVEWAYS, & UTILITY CONNECTIONS

FIXED FEE

FOCUS ON VALUE AND PROBLEM SOLVING INSTEAD OF ON HOURS

ESTIMATE ONLY (ACTUAL BILLING MAY VARY)

INVOICE PREDICTABILITY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ABILITY

HOURLY RATE

ESTIMATE ONLY (ACTUAL BILLING MAY VARY)

VARIABLE MONTHLY BILLING AT AN HOURLY RATE

AS SCOPE CHANGES HOURLY AMOUNT FOLLOWS

HAND SKETCH

SKETCH RENDERING

3-D REALISTIC RENDERING

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