Our Design Process

Our Design Process

CDL-Design-Process

Client

Visioning
Joint collaboration between the client and the design team.

  • Provide Project Budget and Timeline Goals
  • Review Project Needs, Requirements, and Ideas

Schematic Design 
Produce a preliminary space plan to meet client needs and requirements.

  • Confirm Scope of Work
  • Review and Approve Preliminary Floor Plan
  • Determine Potential Vendor Involvement and Requirements

Design Development
Create a cohesive design that builds upon the schematic vision.

  • Initial Review of Finishes, Fixture, Lighting, Millwork, Equipment and Specifications
  • Engage with Furniture, IT, AV Vendors as Required
  • Review Budget

Construction Administration
Provide support during construction on behalf of the client.

  • Select General Contractor (GC)
  • Approve Construction Schedule

Provide Project Budget and Timeline Goals

Review Project Needs, Requirements, and Ideas

Confirm Scope of Work

Review and Approve the Preliminary Floor Plan

Determine Potential Vendor Involvement and Requirements

Initial Review of Finishes, Fixture, Lighting, Millwork, Equipment and Specifications

Engage with Furniture, IT, AV Vendors as Required

Review Budget

Select General Contractor (GC)

Approve Construction Schedule

Architect/Designer

Visioning
Joint collaboration between the client and the design team.

  • Collaborate Design Ideas and Concepts
  • Outline Project Phases, Scope of Services, Schedule, and Deliverables

Schematic Design 
Produce a preliminary space plan to meet client needs and requirements.

  • Site Visit to Verify Existing Conditions
  • Create Space Plan Based on Client’s Program
  • Schematic Furniture and Equipment Layout
  • Initial Code Compliance Review

Design Development
Create a cohesive design that builds upon the schematic vision.

  • Refine Space Plan
  • Provide Power, Reflected Ceiling and Finish Notes
  • Develop Color and Material Finish Palette
  • Select Finishes, Fixture, Lighting, Millwork, Equipment and Specifications
  • Assist Client with Budget Analysis/Value Engineering

Construction Drawings 
Develop a technical set of drawings and details intended for construction.

  • Integrate Technical Details into Design Development Drawings
  • Finalize Details and Elevations
  • Coordinate with Consultants and Engineers
  • Conduct Final Code Compliance Review
  • Prepare Plan Check, Agency, and City Documents for Submittal

Plan Check
Submit construction drawings to the city for agency approval and permits.

  • Coordinate with City for Architectural and Engineering Review
  • Engage with City to Address Plan Check Comments to Secure Plan Approval
  • Upon Plan Approval, Coordinate with GC to Pull Permit and Begin Construction

Construction Administration
Provide support during construction on behalf of the client.

  • Ensure Design Vision and Intent Are Met
  • Review Shop Drawings and Submittals
  • Respond to GCs Requests for Information (RFI)
  • Attend Construction Meetings and Site Visits as Required
  • Complete Punch Walk with GC
  • Prepare Punch List to Finalize Construction

Collaborate Design Ideas and Concepts

Outline Project Phases, Scope of Services, Schedule, and Deliverables

Site Visit to Verify Existing Conditions

Create Space Plan Based on Client’s Program

Schematic Furniture and Equipment Layout

Initial Code Compliance Review

Refine Space Plan

Provide Power, Reflected Ceiling and Finish Notes

Develop Color and Material Finish Palette

Select Finishes, Fixtures, Lighting, Millwork, Equipment, and Specifications

Assist Client with Budget Analysis/Value Engineering

Integrate Technical Details into Design Development Drawings

Finalize Details and Elevations

Coordinate with Consultants and Engineers

Conduct Final Code Compliance Review

Prepare Plan Check, Agency, and City Documents for Submittal

Coordinate with City for Architectural and Engineering Review

Engage with City to Address Plan Check Comments to Secure Plan Approval

Upon Plan Approval, Coordinate with GC to Pull the Permit and Begin Construction

Ensure Design Vision and Intent Are Met

Review Shop Drawings and Submittals

Respond to GCs Requests for Information (RFI)

Attend Construction Meetings and Site Visits as Required

Complete Punch Walk with GC

Prepare Punch List to Finalize Construction