Karl Schmidt Architecture, PLLC is a registered design firm that focuses on custom residential and small commercial design projects in the Pacific Northwest. As a residential architect in Seattle, we are dedicated to a rigorous design process that seeks to create innovative and sustainable architectural solutions that consider the uniqueness of site, program and budget both large and small. KSA has provided a high level design for families, business owners and select developers throughout the Pacific Northwest.
I would first start out by saying that all projects can benefit from having a Seattle residential architect involved. Even if it is just for a short consultation to ask questions and get advice. I do this all the time for DIY's (Do it Yourselfers) and often times I help broaden the conversation to include things they haven't thought of or even considered. This can lead to significant savings and prevent costly mistakes. This is a complex question. Where a plumber can change a toilet for about the same price every time, the architectural design process can vary widely based on a number of factors such as size, scope and complexity of the project, In addition, each project is different and each client is different.
Design and construction projects involve several steps. Typically, projects go through six basic phases. However, on some projects several of these phases may be combined or streamlined based on the limited scope of a project. Full service would include to a degree all the phases listed below. The owner and architect discuss the requirements for the project (how many rooms, the function of the spaces, etc), testing the fit between owners needs, wants and budget. For new homes and significant Seattle remodeling I send clients home with a questionnaire that poses specific questions that often times clients have not considered.
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