Our Process

The initial consultation focuses on understanding the property, project goals, design preferences, budget expectations, timeline considerations, and overall architectural direction. Existing conditions, zoning considerations, and project limitations may also be reviewed early in the process.

Feasibility review helps identify zoning restrictions, access limitations, circulation concerns, setbacks, development constraints, and other factors that may affect the project before major design work begins. Early analysis can help create a clearer path forward.

Concept development often includes preliminary layouts, circulation planning, floor plan studies, exterior design exploration, spatial organization, and overall architectural direction. This phase helps establish the foundation of the project before technical documentation begins.

Design development helps refine the architectural direction while organizing layouts, elevations, material relationships, technical details, and consultant coordination needed to advance the project toward permitting and construction documentation.

Yes. AKDA prepares architectural drawings and supporting documentation required for permitting and construction coordination. Documentation requirements may vary depending on the property, project type, consultants involved, and local jurisdiction.

Yes. AKDA can assist with plan check responses, permitting coordination, revisions, and communication related to city review requirements throughout the approval process.

Yes. Depending on the project scope, AKDA can coordinate with structural engineers, civil engineers, surveyors, energy consultants, and other project professionals throughout planning, documentation, and permitting phases.

Construction administration may include drawing clarification, consultant communication, contractor coordination, submittal review, and responses to field questions that arise during construction.

Yes. The architectural process may vary depending on whether the project involves a custom home, remodel, addition, ADU, tenant improvement, or strategic site planning scope. Each project is tailored to the property, client goals, and level of service required.

Project timelines vary depending on scope, permitting requirements, consultant coordination, city review duration, client decision-making, and construction complexity. AKDA helps establish realistic expectations early in the process.