We’ve been fortunate to receive a lot of nice feedback from the clients, architects and contractors that we work with. We typically share this list when a potential client asks for a reference in order to verify a construction budget, construction schedule, building permit process or costs. Thanks for the kind words, everyone! Here are
We recently interviewed one of our project owners and asked for their top 5 surprises. They came back with 6. That alone says something about designing and building a home! This owner just broke ground on a custom home that is over $1 million in construction costs. So what were the top 5 surprises? 1
There are five phases to a typical architectural project: Pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction. Today let us look at the Pre-design work that creates your Program. Architects do not simply jump directly into construction documents. It takes a little bit of time to get to that point. Pre-design is the first
Modernizing Marin County In idyllic Mill Valley of Marin County, CA, there is an interesting trend happening. People are building again. They’re updating their old homes to fit their modern lifestyles. In many cases, they’re starting over with their properties and building new custom homes. The problem is that fifty- to one-hundred-year-old homes are just
I recently thought to write about the home I grew up in. Our business is about homes and families. It’s all about people. When we talk to clients, the first thing we ask about are your goals and the second thing we ask about is your family. When we talk to potential architect or contractor partners, we talk
The best way to think about a major investment is your monthly cost and the monthly value. One common question that people have about design and construction is “what does it cost per square foot?”. Is the greatest kitchen you can ever imagine worth $500 per month in enjoyment? Or is it worth $100,000 more when you