Design Development-Phase I - Floor Plan

We have spent a good deal of time with you to clarify your goals and objectives. Now it is time to apply design solutions to the criteria that has been established. The floor plan is the foundation of the home. All elements of design extend from this core component. It is not just the size and number of rooms, but also the how you will use these rooms and how style and function interrelate to create interesting spaces. The outdoor spaces are an integral part of living in the Southwest and we shall also develop the hardscaping and driveways/patios/pools/walls/etc. in this preliminary design stage.

Design Development-Phase II - Exterior Elevations

Each home should reflect the personality of its owners, but historical architecture always provides a basis from which your home design will evolve from. Whether it is Contemporary Southwest, Santa Fe, Territorial, Spanish Mission, or Tuscany a single style or theme should be dominate in your design. It is here that we will explore the various exterior materials that can be used to match timeless architectural styles. All exterior elevations of the home are developed in this stage. Massing Models, Colored Perspective renderings of the home, or even 3-D computer modulation of the building can be done to enhance your ability to experience the structure before it is built.

Design Development-Phase III - Architectural Detailing & Finish Specifications

"It’s all in the details" is a philosophy that we embrace. The "character", the "personality", the "heart of a home is in the details. Frankly, "it is in the details that we see our clients expression in the home. The relationship of the architect with the design builder, and the interior designer become important at this stage. It is here that space planning and furniture layouts as they relate to the floor plan occurs. Interior to exterior transition designs are developed. Feature walls and important architectural elements of the home are further defined with input from a variety of professionals. Our role is to keep communication open, response times efficient, and design solutions as practical as possible. The choices made in developing the "details" will create the authentic, timeless, and uniquely beautiful character of your home.

Design Development-Phase IV - Landscape/Outdoor Lifestyle

Living in the Southwest is not complete without experiencing the outdoors. The design criteria established for the indoor/outdoor orientation is as important as any other element in the design of your home. How you entertain with your friends, the recreational activities you enjoy, and the overall feeling of the outdoor spaces as they relate to the interior design are all considered here. We bring into focus the patio spaces, pool and spa features, outdoor cooking facilities ,outdoor lighting, exterior flooring materials, boulder features, and plant species.