Services

An initial consultation is the first step toward beginning the architectural design process with ARK. This primarily consists of 1) discussion of your project needs and design requirements, and 2) investigation of any existing site and/or existing building conditions. This step is critical toward accurately determining the scope of architectural services that will be needed.

After sufficient discussion and investigation, we begin to develop your project needs and design requirements into designed space. Documentation for Schematic Design will be as required to properly communicate the overall design intent to you. Typically, this includes a series of sketches, preliminary site planning, basic floor plans and exterior elevations. Additionally, ARK utilizes software with which a full 3d digital model of your project will be constructed. This allows us to fully communicate the design to you as it develops and improves throughout the design process. Photo-realistic rendered images from any interior or exterior perspective can also be produced.

As Schematic Design concludes and is approved by you the client, we will develop this design to the next level, integrating further code and technical requirements within its site, building envelope, egress, structure, and systems design.

These drawings are the final product and instrument of ARK's architectural services. They include all required levels of detail for construction and are documented and reviewed to a level that facilitates accurate bidding, permitting and construction.

ARK can assist in the process of obtaining either competitive bids or negotiated proposals and providing documentation accordingly. During construction, we may also administer the contract for construction by advising and consulting with you the client as needed. We may also provide further time and services beyond the Construction Documents as necessary for construction, bidding or permitting purposes.