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Construct Your Forever Home Alongside a Dedicated Architect


Designing a house is the experience of a lifetime. Having an architect involved during construction ensures your design intent is faithfully maintained.

When the opportunity to renovate or build the home of our dreams knocks at the door, it is perfectly natural, and truly exciting, to begin envisioning every possibility ahead and hope for everything to go smoothly.

A home is a sanctuary, after all, and a serious investment. By leaning on a design-minded professional who also knows the nuts and bolts of building, your vision for the new story of your home will be safeguarded during this ever-important phase.

When it comes to construction, even the most well-intentioned plans can take unexpected turns. As work begins on-site, surprises can emerge. Hidden structural issues and material supply changes can seemingly come out of nowhere. These challenges can be hard to spot, but they’re resolvable.

To avoid disruptive setbacks, engaging an architect can be invaluable. Acting as your advocate and problem-solver, the most successful projects have an architect playing an active role during construction.

This might come as a surprise, as architecture is typically associated with pre-construction, where the design and vision develop. Engaging an architect pre-construction is a common practice among homeowners seeking a design that aligns with their vision, along with a plan that is functional, feasible, and well-thought-out. Many architects offer a full scope of services to advocate for your vision from start to finish.

Quality control is an architect’s primary focus during construction and there are two key responsibilities they can be relied upon during this phase. The first is administrative, which involves managing and overseeing the project’s design intent and regulatory requirements. The second is oversight, which involves making sure what’s happening on-site follows the design and specifications.

The first responsibility of an architect during construction is to handle all behind-the-scenes logistics to keep the project’s design running smoothly. This includes managing communication and coordination between the contractor, engineers, and suppliers on your behalf, as well as reviewing production drawings and material samples for quality assurance, such as staircases, custom cabinetry, roofing details, and other critical elements. Your architect can also negotiate contract changes that protect your best interests and facilitate accurate payments to the contractor.

The second responsibility of an architect during construction is to review on-site activities regularly to ensure everything is built to specification. This includes monitoring the construction progress, ensuring materials, dimensions, and finishes comply with contract specifications, and sharing information and updates with everyone involved. If issues arise, your architect can address them quickly to ensure corrections are made promptly in order to avoid timeline delays, on-site conflict, and unplanned costs.

Importantly, many design decisions are made as the space materializes in real life. Your architect can guide this process to ensure your design intent is faithfully maintained so you end up with a home that truly fulfils your goals.

With an architect in your corner during construction, you have by your side a built-in partner, contract reviewer, change advisor, and quality controller until the moment you step into the new story of your home.



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