With your design team on board, it’s time to start thinking about how the renovated space should feel.
Your architect will conduct a physical survey of your apartment in order to understand the flow of the space and the structural elements.
During this phase, the architect will think about your needs and lifestyle and start to prepare schematic drawings—two dimensional plans and diagrams of the space—which cover broad concepts, such as the layout and location of major fixtures.
GREG DYER
Owner/Operator, Element Design Group
Surveying and creating the first drafts of schematics will take at least two weeks, but could last longer.
“We often find that as we move through the design process, clients diverge from the original plan they had envisioned and want to consider some alternate ideas.”
AGUSTIN AYUSO
Architect, LEED AP
Element Design Group
Once the schematic drawings are complete, the focus of the design process moves from broad concepts to more granular topics, such as choosing the specific products that will be installed.
Settling on specific products and materials generally takes about four to eight weeks.
“If you already know exactly what you want, it can go much faster,” says Greg Dyer, owner of Element Design Group. “Since you will have to live with these objects in your home for years to come, it’s best to take your time and be comfortable with all of your decisions. Once all the selections are made, we create a presentation showing everything together to check for cohesiveness.”
Finally, construction drawings are created to show the exact layout and placement of the materials and these sometimes include mechanical details the builder will need to execute the design properly.
Creating detailed construction drawings may take from four to eight weeks, depending on the complexity of the design.
With the final plans drawn and all materials selected, a detailed contract is prepared showing the final cost of the project including allowances for any unknown variables, which may still be outstanding.
“Expect the design and material selection phase to take 10-18 weeks, minimum.”
GREG DYER
With the final plans drawn and all materials selected, a detailed contract is prepared showing the final cost of the project including allowances for any unknown variables, which may still be outstanding.
Planning and Material Selection Timeline
2 Weeks
Surveying and Initial Sketching
4-8 Weeks
Material Selection
4-8 Weeks
Creating Detailed Plans
With its fresh, integrated and full-service approach to home remodeling, Element Design Group projects are completed more efficiently and with better results. Recognizing that every project is unique, the firm tailors its design process to meet the specific requirements of each client.
To get started with your home renovation project, visit elementdesignnyc.com/contact or call 212-537-6173.