Schematic Design [SD]

Our schematic design services focus on developing multiple preliminary iterations to explore the best possible layout and form for your project. This early design phase is crucial in shaping the overall spatial organization, functionality, and aesthetics of the building before moving into detailed development. Through an interactive and collaborative process, we create conceptual site plans, floor plans, and elevations, refining each iteration based on client feedback and project goals.

We begin by analyzing site constraints, zoning regulations, and design objectives, then generate multiple layout options to evaluate how spaces interact, ensuring efficiency and flow. Our schematic plans allow clients to compare alternatives, explore different massing studies, and visualize potential design directions. As the design evolves, we refine circulation paths, adjacencies, and spatial relationships, ensuring that the final plan balances functionality, aesthetics, and constructability.

By the end of the schematic design phase, we develop a well-defined floor plan, exterior massing, and preliminary elevations, providing a clear vision of the project before moving forward with detailed design and construction documentation. Whether designing a residential home, commercial space, or mixed-use development, our structured approach ensures that your project has a strong conceptual foundation tailored to your needs.

Services:

– Preliminary Floor Plans & Layouts

– Major Exterior & Interior Elevation Development 

– Multiple Client Review Meetings Developing Project

– Conceptual Space Planning

– Massing Studies & Building Form Development

– Code & Zoning Review