Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
Looking at my sample portfolio here, you’ll see that my “signature style” is that of the individual homeowner, their goals, and their specific home. In the case of a remodel or addition, the style is complimentary to the existing home - I’ve never smashed a shipping container onto a Spanish Colonial Revival, nor would I ever. If the homeowner is ready for a total makeover, then, by asking questions and doing research, an entirely new structure can be realized with the style reflecting the tastes of the homeowner.
My total fees - from Feasibility Analysis through Design Development, Construction Documents and Submittal, Bidding and Contractor Selection, to Construction Observation and to Substantial Completion - have never exceeded 20% of the construction cost. There is an economy of scale, often my total fees are below 15% of the construction cost.
Would you let a doctor do surgery on you without first understanding who you are, making observations, then forming a diagnosis? Rather than churning out designs in a hit-or-miss fashion, I conduct a Needs and Options Review/Feasibility Study to first ensure we both understand from where we’re starting, and where we are going.
