Shoemaker

ARCHITECTS

Shoemaker ARCHITECTS
San Francisco, CA
United States

dESIGN PROCESS AND SERVICES

The design of a residential project in San Francisco can be a complex and time consuming process. The building and planning codes generally determine the early scope of a project, along with the client's goals and budget.

Shoemaker Architects works within a clearly defined design process outlined below to ultimately help the client secure the building permit, select a contractor and begin the construction.

  • Schematic Design

    • Establish the building program, square foot requirements, design direction, and project construction budget.
    • Potential meeting with the building and planning departments for preliminary review with regards to the building code, setbacks, heights, and the design guideline.

  • Design Development

    • Detailed studies of the floor plan, alternate solutions, concept sketches and perspectives.
    • Preliminary meetings with structural engineer to review feasibility of the proposed design solution.
    • Preliminary cost discussion.
    • Outline specifications of proposed materials and finishes.
    • Submittal of drawings for site permit to the planning department.

  • Construction Documents / Permit Submittal

    • Final construction documents are completed including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, lighting and mechanical plans.
    • Final specifications of all materials and products to be used in the construction.
    • Refinement of cost discussion. Revision of selected parts of the project, if necessary, to meet the budget.
    • Completion of all structural drawings.
    • Full submittal of drawings to the building department for permit approvals.

  • Contractor Selection and Bidding

    • Interview and selection of contractors to negotiate the bid with the owner, or bid the project to 1-3 qualified contractors.
    • Clarify and refine any questions or details with contractors.
    • Review final bids with the client and make recommendations for a contractor.
    • Answer and review any questions with the building department, or any revisions required to the drawings to meet the approval process.

  • Construction Administration

    • Establish weekly meetings with contractor and owner to review the progress of construction.
    • Clarify construction questions at the job site.
    • Review and revise  details, dimensions and notes that will assist the contractor.
    • Assist the owner with changes that may occur and desired by the owner.
    • Review the quality level and level of details that are consistent with the construction documents and specifications.
    • Final closeout and punch list with the owner and contractor.



Attention to the smallest detail can make a  project special and relate to the owners needs and desires.

 

 

 

 

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Shoemaker ARCHITECTS
San Francisco, CA
United States