On paper, the process can be broken into five widely-accepted Phases: Pre-design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation and Construction Administration. In practice, the design process is fluid; phases may overlap on one project or be separated by periods of inactivity on another project. Smaller projects may not require the services of an Architect for all five phases, Below is a phase-by-phase description of our standard design process, with permit submittal milestones added.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| During the Pre-design phase, we set the agenda, including specific goals and anticipated hurdles, for the overall design effort. |
The schematic design phase establishes the conceptual design of the project and illustrates the scales and relationships between project components. |
A typical Planning or Community Development Department
will review your project for conformance to city General Plans and
Specific plans, which look at allowable site uses, environmental
impacts (such as noise, shading, traffic impact or pollution), density
and other urban planning issues. |
During the Design
|
The Construction
|
Upon completion of approximately 75% of the Construction Documentation phase, the drawing package, including specifications, engineering drawings and structural calculations, along with permit application fees, should be submitted to the Building Department for Building Permit review. |
During the Construction Administration phase, Lowney Architecture administers the contract between you and the Contractor. |
Home
| Profile | Process
| Projects | Contact
| Employment
© Lowney Architecture 360 17th Street, Suite 100 Oakland,
CA 94612 | 510.836.5400