Listen and understand the client’s vision for the home. Walk through the project and discuss ideas to enhance the space as well as educate the client on the design process. Review the design advantages of site conditions, estimated construction costs and limitations imposed by governing agencies.

Every neighborhood was originally established with an intended character defined by zoning and design regulations. The nuances of these vary from block to block based on the interpretation of each lot. The key is to understand these regulations to enhance and not hinder your vision.

• city
• survey
• soils

All designs are created from an accurate set of existing drawings. When we add to, remodel or remove existing structures, we create as-built drawings. Drawings are developed on-site by imputing measurements into a computer and finalized in the office. Drawings are used for consultants and set the tone for the accuracy of the final product.

We create spaces that enhance the way you live so we need to better understand how you live. Our on-site interviews and observations help us shape the space by questioning your habits, priorities, interests, and style to learn how you function in your home. These questions and answers shape the space.

The client and architects design ideas are shaped into spaces which are expressed through plans and elevations. The plans define a room’s character with its relationship to elements of light, sound, livability, and pathways of the home. The elevations express your vision through pictures viewed from the street and yards.

Every home is a living element and needs an infrastructure in its creation. Material transitions and plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural elements are all integrated into the design harmoniously to enhance the space and solidify the design.

A set of architect’s documents are instructions for the contractor to build. The depth and completeness of these drawings set the cost, quality and timeliness of the project and sets Oasis apart from other competing firms.

Before building we seek approval from your site’s governing agencies. We submit drawings, structural and energy calculations, and required application and fees. The permit process requires two sets of reviews in which we address comments to pull a permit. A permit is issued once fees are paid, allowing construction to begin.

Once construction begins, the architect will visit the site at appropriate intervals to observe the progress and quality of the work completed by the contractor. We review material and product submittals from the contractor and address questions to expedite construction and resolves issues.

After thorough development and completion on all aspects of the project, the client is then left with an Oasis of a masterpiece.