Designing and building is an exciting journey, often shrouded in mystique for clients. As architects, we see it as a collaborative process of listening, understanding, and translating clients’ needs, visions, and values into reality. Through open communication and trust, ideas take form, and vision becomes reality. While every project is unique, the design process follows a general set of phases that build upon one another. Pre-Design: Building the Foundation Before design begins, we establish a creative foundation by getting to know the client’s goals, needs, timeline, and budget. We also analyze the site, zoning laws, building codes, and other considerations to create a framework that guides the rest of the process. Schematic Design: Shaping the Vision With the groundwork in…