Architecture & Planning

Before many of our clients make a final decision to purchase a property, we provide information needed to properly analyze and decide if the property has the potential to meet the client’s goals and aspirations. This is an important first step and can prevent a costly miscalculation of the anticipated project’s financial outcome.

We offer detailed master planning in coordination with landscape architecture and civil engineering. Project and site influences such as building location and massing, parking and traffic circulation, site set backs, buffering, view corridors, environmental preservation and open space requirements, amenities and phasing are all considered. If rezoning is required, we work in concert with other team members, including land use attorneys, in order to meet the program.

When a project is a multiple building development, we conceptualize the organization and aesthetic of the primary buildings as a part of due diligence or master planning. We also conceptualize the architectural, landscape, and hardscape elements that tie the project together to create a cohesive community theme.

Schematic design is the initial investigation of design ideas with the client. Using a program that outlines the spatial objectives, planning, massing, and elevation, concepts are explored and refined.

Construction documents are necessary for permitting and construction. During this phase, final decisions are made for all design work. Specifications that detail project materials and selections are developed and finished.

CDP represents the client during the construction process to keep them informed and to help insure the timely and satisfactory completion of the work. Some of these service include recording project progress, answering contractor questions, assisting clients with construction decisions, and assuring that the project is built per the plans and specifications.