Our Process | Speedwell Design

The Design Process

We start by asking questions and doing a lot of listening.
We want to know about your needs and wants. We want to explore the purpose of the project. Your goals. Your hopes. Your biggest ideas.
Understand the boundaries
We’ll talk about where the project is located and what surrounds it.
Determine project schedule and budget
We’ll talk about when you need your new building to be complete and the budget you have available.
Brainstorm creative ideas
We’ll brainstorm ideas and come up with many possibilities for your project.
Create and present design concepts and plan layouts
We’ll take the details from our brainstorming session and turn them into design concepts and plan layouts.
Present rough cost estimate
Based on our initial concept, we’ll outline a rough estimate of costs for your project.

Hone and refine the project
We’ll work together to refine the project and clarify the details.
Refining the details
We’ll discuss spaces, coordinating the use and flow aspects of the building.
Coordinate with specialists (structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical engineers)
We’ll coordinate with specialists to further refine the plan and ensure everything we have on paper works in the real world.
Present refined cost estimate
We’ll present a much more accurate cost estimate that reflects the plan we’ve established.

Finishing touches
We’ll add the final touches to our drawings and plan layouts.
Construction information
We’ll document necessary construction information for our builders at Speedwell Construction.
Detailing
We’ll clarify any last details.
Final coordination of specialists
We’ll coordinate our plans with any necessary specialists including structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers.
Present contract
We’ll present you with the final contract.

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