Once the contract between the architect and the owner is negotiated and signed, the following design phases are implemented:
| Phase |
Activities |
| Pre-design/ Programming |
- Discuss goals, desires, and requirements.
- Architect listens while owner shares generously.
- Assess site and building conditions.
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| Schematic Design |
- Architect reviews building and planning code requirements.
- Architect presents rough sketches showing rooms' approximae shape
and size.
- Review design proposals with owner.
- Owner asks questions. (This is the best time to make major changes.)
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| Design Development |
- Owner and architect work together to select and specify all building
materials and components.
- Architect outlines specifications.
- Architect prepares documents for owners submittal to regulartory
agencies, i.e. planning department.
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| Construction Documentation
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- Architect prepares drawings and specifications for construction.
- Architect advises owner regarding the construction contract.
- Architect assists the owners in securing permits.
- Architect coordinates with other design professionals e.g. structural
engineer, landscape architect, etc.
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| Bid Administration or Negotiation |
- Architect answers questions of design intent from bidding contractors.
- Architect advises owner during bid evaluation.
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| Construction Administration |
- Architect attends regular construction meetings and reviews construction
for adherence to design specifications.
- Architect clarifies and interprets construction documents, where needed.
- Architect coordinates project’s close out.
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