TRC Architects is now an office for Franz Architects.
INSIDE AN ARCHITECT'S MIND
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PREDESIGN
Pre-design is an information gathering phase that will be the foundation for the design phases to follow. The main goal during this phase is to learn everything possible about our clients’ personality, lifestyle, and needs as well as determine how much space you need now and likely to need in the future, and how that space should be used, organized, and arranged. -PD Deliverables: Program, Zoning Summary, Exisiting Condition drawing(s) PD Duration: usually 2-4 weeks
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
In this phase, we begin the process of translating the Program into an efficient building design. This is when we start exploring design concepts; it is the time for testing options and getting a general idea of the look and feel. The floor plans and shape of the project will begin to take form, but the specifics about materials and details will come later.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
During Design Development, we advance the design significantly based on the floor plan and exterior concept approved in the previous phase. The first priority of this phase is to define and develop all the important aspects of the project and produce a set of drawings and outline specification to show potential contractors for preliminary cost estimating.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
In this phase we develop the Design Drawings into a thorough and precise set of Construction Documents. These drawings and specifications have all of the details, dimensions, and notes necessary to communicate the entire design intent to the builder. We show how the building components should be connected, specify all of the materials, finishes, fixtures, equipment, and appliances to be installed, and coordinate our drawings with the structural engineer’s and any other consultant drawings.
BUILDING PERMITTING
During this phase we add to the Construction Documents any additional information required to get a building permit. This is the information needed to show the project complies with the applicable land use, building, and energy codes, and any other applicable guidelines and regulations required by the city or jurisdiction issuing the permit
"I work with TRC Architects because of their creativity, attention to detail, timeliness and their ability to work with the owner and general contractor. I've known Terry for over 20 years and I trust that him and his team will always create great projects".
"I enjoy working with Terry because he pays attention to the little things, so I do not have to. He's very knowledgeable and well connected which makes things flow smooth with local companies and City Government. Hands on and trusted".