Architectural design

At our core, we are architects, and we love not only designing spaces but also designing how they will become real. We are currently licensed in the state of Texas, and we are deeply familiar with permitting in Austin and surrounding areas. We are also adept at learning the ropes in new municipalities — and love a good excuse to travel. Our typical phases include:

  • Concept Design

  • Schematic Design

  • Design Development

  • Construction Documents

  • Permitting

  • Bidding & Negotiation

  • Construction Administration

  • Post-Occupancy Evaluation

Ecologically sensitive community multifamily project on the Baja peninsula of Mexico

exploration & preliminary design

We excel at quickly establishing the parameters of a new project and using those to guide explorations of the many ways the project might best be realized. These services may include:

  • Due Diligence | Establishing the known site constraints, a.k.a. building the sandbox we can work in.

  • Investigation | Diving deep into understanding the existing built conditions, documenting as-builts if needed.

  • Visioning | Identifying potential high-priority, high-value design moves for your project, and examining these through the dual lenses of aspiration and pragmatism.

  • Feasibility | Studying site plan strategies that orchestrate circulation, service, and program needs with potential buildable areas, seeking to maximize project value.

  • Preliminary Concept Design | Visualizing design character through expressive drawings and renderings, creating a sense of the atmosphere and unique experience of your project.

Site planning and exploration for a mixed-use project

WORKSHOPPING

We can also provide targeted, charrette-style workshops to study a site or potential project with sharply-focused efficiency.

  • Preparation web call(s)

  • In-person facilitated workshop, typically 2-6 hours

  • Summary report with all visuals attached and strategic next steps outlined

Ashley Heeren leading community design workshop