design process

At Hope Architects, we work to form an interactive and cooperative partnership with our clients, consultants, builders, and the communities in which the project is located.

 

Fundamentals of our design process include, but are not limited to, commitment, reliability and accountability-for the quality and diligence of our work; for the quality of the construction and the success of the project; for the preservation and enhancement of the natural elements of the site; and for the value of our client's investment.

 

As we strive to create innovative solutions for diverse projects, we honor the special knowledge, objectives, aesthetics and design sensibilities of our clients and our builders.

 

Throughout this process, we challenge ourselves to be open, to listen carefully, to be free of preconceived notions, and to allow the design direction to be guided by the client's sensibilities, the local architectural vernacular, the local community and the natural environment.

 

When required, we are deeply involved in the construction process and work closely with our builders, from the general contractor to the trade people that craft our buildings, to arrive at simple and elegant design solutions.

 

We bring forth our experience, knowledge, and vision to facilitate this rich and intricate process and to assist our clients in moving from concept to reality.

 

services

Our Architectural Design Services are customized according to the distinctive objectives of each client and project. Our involvement and the extent of services we provide to the client will vary depending upon the unique parameters each project presents.

 

Our design orientation is constantly informed by our hands-on experience in construction and by our intimate understanding of construction methods. Key personnel in our firm have come to the design profession from a strong construction background.

 

We have also built some of our most successful projects with our own construction crews and management staff. For those projects which require it, we offer complete design and construction services. This ensures that the Owner's sensibilities and the project's design objectives are not compromised by the complexities of communication and the unpredictable nature of the construction industry.