ARCHITECTURAL PROCESS
Like many architectural firms Wiles Architects follows a standard order of events when it comes to starting and successfully completing a project. We typically follow the Seven phase structure outlined below.
1
Existing Conditions Survey
2
Site Analysis
3
Schematic Design Phase
4
Design Development
5
Construction Documents Phase
6
Bidding & Negotiations
7
Construction Administration
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Existing Conditions Survey: Documenting the current condition of a project to determine what may be needed for the phases to come. Phase may include but not limited to photo documentation, dimension documentation, and documentation of any current building conditions
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Site Analysis: Gathering information on the zoning regulations, boundaries, and any technical site information that may be needed for future phases.
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Schematic Design: The design team works with client(s) to elaborate on possible plans or exterior concepts and if requested we generate rendering(s) to create a better idea of how the project could look. (See Wiles Studio for more information)
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Design Development: A transition phase of project from schematic design to construction documents, when the design team gets to work to prepare one selected design for construction documentation.
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Construction Document Phase: Creation of technical drawings and specifications to be used for construction of the project
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Bidding & Negotiation: The construction documents will be issued to a general contractor(s) who will estimate cost of construction, acquire bids from subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc), answer bidder questions, and works with the design team to make any revisions necessary.
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Construction Administration: The design team coordinates with the general contractors to review the construction process and conformance with the construction documents.