The architecture and construction process is complicated. For many of our clients, this is their first building project. Education is part of the process for us, and whether it’s your first construction project, a project type you haven’t done before, or you're an experienced private or professional client, our process adapts to your needs and can guide you every step of the way. With the resources on this page, that process can begin right now.

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Hiring an architect is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on a project. On many, it’s the single most important decision. But how do you decide? What criteria should you use? This guide offers key insights into how to make this important choice and a framework to guide your process.

HOW TO HIRE AN ARCHITECT

HOW TO RENOVATE A MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME

Mid-century modern homes offer many wonderful qualities that aren’t found in typical, more traditional home styles. They can also be money pits that confound those who don’t know what to look for with endless unexpected problems that require things to be fixed, replaced, or rebuilt entirely. Whether or not a particular house is right for you will depend on many factors. This guide will help you understand what to look for, what to avoid, and what you may need professional help to assess.

THE STAGES OF AN ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT

The process an architect undertakes to see a project through from inception to completion is complex and multifaceted. It occurs in several overlapping stages to deliver an ever-increasing amount of information and detail until the project is approved by the governing authorities, ready for construction and then completed on time and on budget.  This guide explains the broad strokes of these stages to help you better understand this process.