We produce our projects in several distinct phases.
We proceed from one phase to another once we know that our clients
are satisfied that the design has met their requirements and
expectations.
Pre Design and Existing Conditions
During this
phase we help our client determine the best course of action based
on multiple criteria.
Schematic Design
During this phase we interpret
our clients needs and transform them into a proposed design.
We communicate this to them through 3 dimensional drawings and plans.
Design
Development
During this phase we further develop an approved design
for preliminary contractor pricing and regulatory approval.
Our office has strong experience working with zoning, historic and
planning boards.
Construction Documents
Once we know that our client is satisfied with the proposed project, that we have approval from the regulatory boards and that we can meet our clients budget we prepare construction documents and a specification.
Construction Phase Services
Once we have produced our construction
documents we are on site during to construction to help our clients
navigate the construction process.
Design Services
While we work
to make many decisions during the drawing phase some decisions
are best left for the site. We assist our clients with design
decisions ranging from color and finish material selection to the
purchase of appliances, cabinetry, window treatments and furniture.
Long
Term Services
Our clients call us when they want to renovate their first home, when they grow out of it and need an addition and when they want to build their next home. We also want our clients to call us when they need to know how to refinish their countertop or clean their chimney. We have built a strong practice by serving each of our clients well and it is our mission have our clients think of us as their architect whenever they think about the built environment.
Walter Jacob Architects 2 Goodwins Court, Marblehead, MA
telephone 781.631.7440 walter@architectwaj.com