VELD architect helps manage, coordinate, organize, and bring your decisions into beautiful, functional spaces. We believe in a creative design process that explores alternatives to create the best solution for our clients. Let VELD architect assist you by:
Discover VELD architect’s process by checking out the menu below. All projects start with a complimentary 30-minute consultation. Let’s get your project started!
We ALWAYS start with Project Scouting! It’s so important for everyone to fully understand the project, get to know each other, get everyone on the same page, and ensure a successful project. Without this diagnosis phase, we don’t have all the pieces of the puzzle to start designing. You may also have questions, concerns, or uncertainty about your project. Project scouting ensures you move ahead with confidence. We know the designing is the fun part, but without first learning what we are designing we will never get to the right solutions. Project scouting can include any number of these components and we customize the report based on your needs.
Project Scouting starts at $500, Learn more here
At this stage we are well equipped to take your goals and priorities and design something that is on budget.
After choosing the best option from the previous stage, the design will be taken to a more detailed level which involves
VELD architect will make sure that your needs have been met before proceeding with permits and construction drawings.
Permit drawings are a set of drawings required to obtain a building permit with your municipality, which VELD architect can provide. Permit drawing sets are often much smaller and less detailed that construction drawing sets. Depending on the type of project, you may require an architect and an engineer to sign-off on your permit drawings.
Your municipality will have a set of requirements that need to be submitted before you can start building. They will get you a building permit, but they are not necessarily detailed enough to have a contractor price and build your project just the way you want it.
Permit drawings contain the following building code information:
These drawings will be more detailed than permit drawings will be well co-ordinated with electrical, mechanical, and structural components to ensure that every door, windowduct, outlet and wall looks and is placed exactly where you want.
Construction drawings are essential for your contractor give you an accurate quotation with the least amount of surprises, changes, and extra costs later during the construction. These drawings will include:
You may already have a contractor selected, or your architect can assist in selecting one.
Negotiation with preferred Contractor or Competitive Bidding among a variety of contractors Your architect can help you assess the prices, or the qualifications of various contractors and provide recommendations.
Once you have selected a contractor you should sign a formal contract with them. Discuss with your architect and contractor how best to protect yourself throughout construction.
During this step the architect can act as the owner’s agent. Assisting with changes, resolving issues, and ensuring that the construction is as per the outlined drawings and specifications that you have requested of the Contractor. These services can vary from weekly visits, to monthly visits, or on an as needed basis.
The architect can act as a translator between you and the contractor. This knowledge can quickly resolve problems and conflicts, with reduced costs and aesthetic implications. Allowing the contractor to speak with the architect ensures you get a quality building. It also ensures that what you have designed with the architect comes to fruition.
For many buildings the architect is required to review the building as a requirement of the Ontario Building Code.
A successful project is one that inspires you every day. VELD architect will continue to work with you after the construction is complete to make sure that you are happy with your new space and that it meets your needs. We can come and review your building prior to the warranty expira- tion to ensure that nothing needs to be replaced or refinished by the contractor.