A R C H I T E C T U R E

Architecture is about creating a solution to help our clients achieve their goals. Our iconic LIVE Session is the first step in our interactive process. We listen to our clients and focus on building strong relationships to create buildings that reflect your vision and goals. We are here to assist you in the planning, designing and construction of your buildings. We view the design process and the building as a tool to support your needs.

PHASES OF ARCHITECTURE

The following engineering services are included under full service contracts:

  • Civil

  • Structural

  • Mechanical

  • Plumbing

  • Electrical

  • Fire Protection

  • 1A. CONCEPTUAL LIVE DESIGN SESSION

    The Conceptual LIVE Session represents the initial services provided in the design process. Full Architectural Services include the complete architectural and interior design required to construct the project and are not included as part of this proposal.

    The Conceptual LIVE Design Session generates a concept design for your project and is the first step in the Schematic Design phase in typical architectural services.

  • 1B. SCHEMATIC DESIGN

    We start with the Conceptual LIVE Session concept and develop the design into more detail. This allows the contractor to provide schematic design pricing with greater accuracy than the initial LIVE Session pricing. This will be used to refine the design and establish the budget in greater detail.

  • 2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

    Develops the project’s systems to greater detail. The overall design is refined to accomplish the project visual goals in the most effective way. Mechanical, structural, electrical, plumbing, AVL consultants, and additional engineers create the building systems layout with integration into the project model.

  • 3. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

    Final construction documents add the complete detail required to convey to the contractor the graphic information required to construct the project. Project specifications are completed which provide material detail and installation requirements.

  • 4. BIDDING + NEGOTIATION

    This phase is actually spread over the entire design process and LIVE Design works closely with the contractor to refine the construction pricing during the design phases and for the final construction documents. Typically, the contractor provides comparisons of the various pricing exercises throughout the project’s development and establishes the final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project and a Construction Contract will be executed by the church and the contractor.

  • 5. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

    LIVE Design assists the church and the contractor during the construction process. Working from our office, we communicate almost daily with the contractor electronically answering questions and providing responses to Request for Additional Information. Our architect, who is responsible for the project during construction, will also visit the site at appropriate intervals to review the progress of the project’s construction. Our project interior designer will also work closely with the church during the construction phase.