Leading Architectural Services in Ottawa

In the first phase of a design project we gather information on your goals, municipal approval requirements, and existing conditions. Schematic design options are created based on this information, reviewed with you, and modified as required based on your preferences and suggestions. Preliminary construction budget pricing and construction advice is included to provide a framework on what is possible and how much it will cost.   

Once the project framework is established, we refine design details through preparation of computer drawings including plans, elevations, or renderings as needed, so that you can visualize how your finished project will look before any construction work begins. This process allows for refinements to be made easily during design development, avoiding extra cost for changes during construction. The construction budget cost estimate is updated to suit these more detailed drawings.

Once the design details are established, we prepare complete construction documents suitable for building permit and construction. This includes architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical information as needed. We submit all the documents, review with city staff providing responses as needed, and obtain the building permit so that you’re ready to start building.

For clients seeking full-service support through construction, our team can compile a list of qualified contractors and guide you through the tender process, walking contractors through the scope of work, reviewing proposals and contract details to help you select the best contractor option. Once construction starts, we can provide construction review as needed, including site meetings and reports, reviewing and certifying contractor payment requests, and conducting substantial and total completion inspections, and one-year deficiency inspection.

If a project requires additional municipal approvals such as minor variances, consent to sever, zoning amendments or plans of subdivision, we provide coordination services to gather the appropriate consultants, for communication with City planners and staff, and to be your representative at approval hearings.