At Spirit Lake Studio, we understand that navigating the architectural and design process can often feel overwhelming. With over 25 years of experience, we take immense pride in our ability to guide clients through each step, ensuring a well-structured approach that culminates in your dream vacation home or custom residence.
A Seamless Journey to Your Dream home
What to Expect From the Architecture and Design Process with Spirit Lake Studio
Step 1: Low Commitment Consultation
Our journey begins with a Low Commitment Consultation, where we assess the feasibility of your project. This initial meeting/site visit allows us to better understand your vision, preferences, and any potential constraints, laying a solid foundation for the process ahead.
Step 2: Pre-Design Preparations
The Pre-Design (PD) phase involves essential preliminary steps that lay the groundwork for the design process. This includes measuring and verifying existing conditions, creating base plans or building models to reflect those conditions, conducting a thorough site analysis, and engaging in space programming to determine functional requirements.
Step 3: Exploring Design Options
Choosing a design scheme is a pivotal part of the process. We believe it’s most beneficial to explore numerous architectural options before finalizing plans. This exploratory phase encourages creativity and innovation, ensuring that the chosen design aligns perfectly with your vision. Spirit Lake Studio works with BIM (Building Information Modeling) to produce realistic 3-D renderings of schematics.
Step 4: Detailed Construction Drawings
The Construction Drawings phase is where your ideas take form. We create comprehensive blueprints that save you money in numerous ways. Complete and detailed drawings allow builders to provide accurate bids and ensure clarity during construction, resulting in a smoother building process and fewer costly adjustments down the line.
Step 5: Concluding Services
In the final stage, we offer our Concluding Services to assist you in contractor selection and provide support throughout the construction phase. Our involvement ensures that every detail aligns with your initial vision and our design intent.
Final Product
By following this structured design process, Spirit Lake Studio not only enhances the quality of your project but also minimizes potential headaches along the way. We are committed to creating spaces that resonate with your unique story while ensuring a seamless and efficient experience from concept to completion.