• I. Programming ›
  • The initial meeting with Paul Maggi begins with a discussion of the client expectations and their preference for the new spaces. The better prepared the client is to discuss the details of the new spaces, the easier it can be to move forward in the process.
  • II. Schematic Design ›
  • Paul Maggi will develop a series of sketches that depict several scenarios which answer the concerns raised in the programming session. After reviewing the positive and negative impact of each, a final schematic design will emerge that very well may be a combination of many factors. The client must approve these sketches before proceeding to the next step.
  • III. Design Development ›
  • Paul Maggi will further refine the schematic design and begin to “hard line” the plan which is the beginning of construction drawings. During this part of the process there will be additional meetings to determine client preferences for special areas such as window sizes and locations, custom built-ins and other architectural details as the design evolves.
  • IV. Preparation of Construction Documents ›
  • After most questions are answered in the design development phase, Paul Maggi will continue to finalize plans and specifications for construction. The contractor will use these drawings to arrive at the actual construction costs, permits and ultimately build the project.
  • V. Hiring the Builder ›
  • The client selects and hires the builder. Typically three or four builders are asked to submit proposals. Sometimes these proposals are in the form of a simple budget for the work or a complete bid with special conditions enumerated in a contract form. The architect can assist with recommendations, bid documents, as well as a review of the proposals. In a bid scenario the lowest responsible contractor is usually awarded the job. Sometimes the final award is negotiated with a builder that has special skills, prices or personality that is best suited for the work and not necessarily the low bidder.