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The first step in our process is the in-home consultation. At
this stage an architect meets with you in
your home to discuss your potential project. During a consultation
the architect draw on their many years of experience to listen closely to what
you are saying about your true needs. In general terms the project is
discussed, both budget and scope, and if it is a renovation, the home is
reviewed for general suitability. Throughout the discussion, the architect
dispenses advice that can give instant verbal feedback to you about the
feasibility of the project and give immediate assessment of initial design
assumptions and ideas. We prepare for the consultation by
re-familiarizing themselves with the local zoning bylaws, and perhaps doing some
preliminary property research.
The fee for the consultation is agreed upon before the actual consultation,
during the booking process, and varies depending on the relative geographical
location. After the consultation there is no obligation to continue on with HEARTH
architectural Inc. for any more architectural services.
What you get:
Answers to all of your burning questions!
Should you renovate, build new or move?
What are the likely costs? Do I need permits?
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outline your options. |
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The HEARTH
report is a feasibility study for your home that either examines
potential changes to the existing house, or gives a very clear
direction for a new home. In a HEARTH report, a thorough
examination of the relevant zoning bylaws and restrictions in
the particular situation is conducted.
A representative is dispatched (if a renovation) to accurately
record all of the existing measurements of the home. These
drawings form the basis for further design work. Our designers
use this and the information gathered at the consultation to
begin investigating the best design solutions. These ideas are
presented in the form of a site analysis, schematic plan
drawings and 3D views of the interior and/or exterior of your
home to help you
visualize the potential.
Lastly we give you our opinion on the feasibility of the
project, as well as an opinion of probable costs. We are
experienced in the Greater Vancouver housing market and can give
a fairly good estimation of the costs. Our goal is to give you
the most relevant information so you can decide with confidence
what your next step will be.
What you get:
Existing drawings of your home (for renovations)
Extensive municipal bylaw and site analysis
New schematic floor plans, including possible options, for your
new home!
3D views from the inside and outside to see what your house
might look like
Our opinion of the costs to realize the work
A fee proposal from Hearth architectural for on-going work |
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step 3 - on-going services
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If you are happy with the direction established in the HEARTH
report, and your project remains feasible, the next step in the
process would be some form of on-going architectural service.
Any on-going work builds upon the ideas explored in the HEARTH
report. This means that although there is still much work
to do, all work is built on the foundation of the report.
We recognize that our custom residential clients all have
different expectations for our involvement during the remaining
design, documentation and construction of their projects.
It is our goal at HEARTH architectural to ensure that you
receive the service that best suits your needs.
We offer the following options in various combinations:
1. Basic Architectural Services - developing the
design with you and creating documents suitable for your
municipality (permits and approvals) and for a contractor to
complete the project
2. Fully Coordinated Interior Design - developing
detailed design and documentation with respect to all of the
interior fittings, fixtures and finishes of your home
3. Landscape Design - developing a comprehensive
landscape plan that meets your requirements, and is sensitive to
the house's relationship to the lot
4. Finding a Suitable Builder for your project -
whether a competitive bid process or negotiating with a specific
builder we help find the right fit for you
5. Various levels of Involvement During Construction
- whether it is trouble shooting site conditions or reviewing
the builder's invoices, our experience will help deliver a
satisfying construction experience
We would be happy to discuss the combination of service that
would best suit your needs. Please contact our office for
more information about the on-going architectural services.
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For our custom home residential clients HEARTH architectural Inc.
also provides work pertaining to any of the
following:
1. Strata Approvals
2. Board of Variance Applications and Hearings
3. Development Permit / DV Permit Application and Hearings
4. Design Panel Hearings and Various Civic Commission Hearings
5. Neighbourhood Association Hearings
As each situation is unique, please call or email for more
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