The Process

Phase I: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

  • Meeting with Client to discuss what they are looking for, what their needs are, as well as to go over project deliverables.

  • Site analysis and statistics (To be obtained by licensed surveyor).

  • If the client needs a renovation and there are no existing house plans/ measurements, Paar Design will come on-site to measure the house.

  • Prepare conceptual design for client and present for approval from him/her.

  • Upon approval of conceptual design, Zoning Review phase can be commenced.

Phase II: ZONING REVIEW

  • Coordination with all Consultants.

  • Review Zoning Building Code requirements related to the proposal.

  • Prepare conceptual design documents and details suitable for Zoning Review.

  • These consist of the following:

-Site plan and Site Information

-Floor Plans

-Building Elevations

Phase III: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS/ PERMIT DRAWINGS

  • Upon approval from the City, the construction documents/ permit drawings stage can be commenced.

  • Prepare design and construction documents and details suitable for the Permit Application.

  • These consist of the following:

-Site Plan and Site Information

-Floor Plans

-Building Elevations

-General Specifications and Details

-Section

-Door and Window Schedule

Phase iv: INTERIOR DESIGN STAGE (OPTIONAL)

  • Once a Building Permit has been obtained from the City, the Interior design stage can begin.

  • This Service is offered as a package by Paar Design as part of overall Architectural Design services but can also be implemented separately according to Client’s needs.

  • The deliverables for Interior Design consist of but are not limited to:

    -Furniture Plans

    -Reflected Ceiling Plans

    -Floor Finishes Plans

    -Bathroom Floor and Wall Finishes Plans

    -Color Chart (Wall Finishes Schedule)

    -Kitchen/ Butler’s Pantry/ Vanities/ Cabinets/ Paneling

    -Fireplaces/ Columns/ Arches