PHASE 1. - CONCEPT DESIGN

In our initial phase we meet with you and determine the scope of your project, your requirements, budget and goals.  After this meeting we will:

1. •Interview client (employees and end-users in commercial projects) to define needs, goals and budget      
   

2. •Provide you with an ‘Estimated Project Cost’ with ranges of costs from similar previous jobs for your evaluation
   

3. •Survey your property and provide ‘As-built’ drawings (if not already available)
   

4. •Determine code and permit requirements
   

5. •Present conceptual design and /or space plan
   

6. •Present inspiration images to illustrate design direction
   

PHASE 2. - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

In the design development phase we bring more definition to your design, After several design development meetings we will:

1. •Provide 3-dimensional renderings to study space and confirm design direction
   

2. •Refine goals and needs and provide updated space plan for review
   

3. •Create a preliminary construction set for city and engineering review (if needed) and contractor bidding
   

4. •Refine material and furniture palette and provide samples for approval
   

PHASE 3. - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

In this phase we iron out the final details of your project and prepare the drawings which will be used for obtaining permits and for construction:

1. •Create final construction set for city permitting (if needed) and construction
   

2. •Prepare material, window, lighting, furniture schedules
   

3. •Assist in contractor selection
   

PHASE 4. - CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

In this phase we follow the progress of construction and material installation to insure the final project is true to the original intent:

1. •Visit the site periodically
   

2. •Answer questions and concerns by contractor, subs, consultants and client
   

3. •Coordinate fixture, furniture and equipment installations (typically on commercial projects only)
   

               

At DLFstudio we offer you comprehensive services that span the life of your project: from concept design, to construction documents (including mechanical, lighting, space planning and city permitting), all the way to decorating, procurement and construction administration.