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    How We Work

    Our Process

    "Unlocking your vision begins with understanding your unique needs and aspirations. Through a collaborative and iterative design process, we transform ideas into inspiring spaces tailored just for you."

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      Step
      01

      Project
      On-boarding
      1 week
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      Step
      02

      Design
      Programming
      1-3 week
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      Step
      03

      Schematic
      Design
      4-6 week
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      Step
      04

      Design
      Development
      4-12 week
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      Step
      05

      Construction
      Documentation
      8-16 week
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      Step
      06

      Permitting
      & Bidding
      6-16 week
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      Step
      07

      Project
      Close-Out
      3 days
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      08

      Construction
      Administration
      TBD
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    Step 01

    Project On-boarding

    1 Week
    GSDE:
    • Schedule 30 min. “Project On-boarding” Meeting

    • Define Scope of Work & Budget

    • Generate Proposal

    • Request Deposit

    • Complete Project Internal On-boarding Process

    Client:
    • Atend “Project On-boarding” Meeting

    • Sign Proposal

    • Submit Deposit



    Step 02

    Design Programming

    1-3 Weeks
    GSDE:
    • Initial Start
    • Schedule Site Visit (as incurred)
    • Complete Surveying Services & Studies (as incurred)
    • Generate As-Built & Site Plan
    • Schedule 60 Min. “Design Programming” Meeting
    • Design Project Mood Board
    Client:
    • Provide Access to Property
    • Attend "Design Programming" Meeting
    • Provide Inspiring Imagery & Feedback
    • Review & Approve Project Mood Board
    • Administer Progress Payment(s)
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    Step 03

    Schematic Design

    4-6 Weeks
    GSDE:
    • Develop initial floor plan(s) & elevations

    • Layout site & access plan

    • Handsketch conceptual design(s)

    • Generate 3D sketch model

    • Design Review & address client revisions

    Client:
    • Review & approve Schematic Design opt.

    • Provide feedback

    • Administer Progress Payment(s)



    Step 04

    Design Development

    4-12 Weeks
    GSDE:
    • Finalize Schematic Design Concept Model
    • Model (Arch., Interior, MEP, Civil, Structural &
      Landscaping Design Components)
    • Design Review & Address client revisions
    • Schedule 90 min. “Material Selection” Meeting
    • Update Material Color board & Elevations per Selection
    • Design Review & address client revisions
    • Submit for HOA/City Design Review
    Client:
    • Review & Approve Design Development
    • Attend “Material Selection” Meeting
    • Review & Approve Material Selection
    • Provide Feedback
    • Administer Progress Payment(s)
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    Step 05

    Construction Documentation

    8-16 Weeks
    GSDE:
    • Prepare Civil & Structural Engineering (CD’s)
      Onboard 3rd Party (Truss & Septic Design) Consultants

    • Complete Arch. Plan Construction Docs
      Onboard 3rd Party (Title 24, Solar, MEP & FSP) Consultants

    • Quality Control all Construction Documents (CD’s)
      Onboard 3rd Party (Landscape, Interior, & Rendering) Consultants

    • Design Review & address client revisions

    Client:
    • Review & Approve Construction Documentation

    • Provide feedback

    • Administer FINAL progress payment(s)



    Step 06

    Permitting & Bidding

    6-16 Weeks
    GSDE:
    • Compile documents for regulatory approval
    • Submit project for County/City/HOA permitting
    • Address requested revisions
    • Maintain document control & fee schedule(s)
    • Receive approved permit(s)
    Client:
    • Administer permit fee payments
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    Step 07

    Project Close-Out

    3 Days
    GSDE:
    • Compile approved permit(s) docs. (print upon request only)

    • Submit approved project docs. to client

    • Close-out project

    • Submit Project CM Bidding

    Client:
    • Receive approved permit docs.

    • Submit “Client Feedback Survey”

    • Review & Approve CM Proposal

    • Start Construction



    Step 08

    Construction Administration:

    TBD
    GSDE:
    • Provide post-permitting construction support
    • Respond to contractors’ question(s)
    • Respond to (RFI’s, Change Order, Special Inspection) request(s)
    Client:
    • Submit request
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    Summary

    Project Schedule Summary

    Schedule describing how long it takes to complete our standard services on the following project types.

    • New Construction Custom Home(s) +/- 4 to 8 Months
    • (ADU’s) Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) +/- 2 to 3 Months
    • GSDE Existing Floor Plans +/- 2 to 3 Months
    • Commercial = Project Specific
    • Land Development +/- 6 to 12+ Months
    • Permiting for Major Permit 2-3 months
    • Permiting Minor Permits 1-2 months
    • Individual Services 2-6 weeks
    #NAICS’s:
    • 541310 Architectural Services &
    • 541330 Engineering Services
    DUNS NO:
    • 119132267
    #SIC’s
    • 8712 Architectural Services &
    • 8711 Engineering Services
    Cage #
    • 9R4L5
    #UNSPSC’s:
    • 81101500, 81101502, 81101505, 81101508, 81101526, 81101533, 81101522
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