SERVICES


There is no place more personal than one's home. Kit provides the personalized service and client-oriented designs that meet the needs of the most discerning client.

Custom homes require custom service, services appropriate for each clients’ individual needs.

Leeger Architecture engages in any or all of the following:

PRE-DESIGN PHASE

  • Project Programming
    • Collaborate with clients to develop objectives and goals, including budgets and schedules.
  • Site Research and Evaluation
    • Building code analysis
    • Zoning requirements such as setbacks, height limits, overlay zones, allowable floor area
    • Compare and contrast multiple building sites or properties
    • Analysis view and solar orientations
    • As-built drawings for remodel projects
    • Engage survey and soils consultants as needed

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

  • Diagrammatic Floor Plan studies  to explore alternative design solutions
  • Sketches and Images are used to define the style or materials desired
  • 3-D modeling (CAD or physical) to convey massing, roof lines, and site context as needed
  • Diagrammatic Plans, Elevations and Sections compiling desired solutions, styles and code parameters
  • Preliminary reviews with governing jurisdictions for compliance and approval potential

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

  • Develop and refine Schematic  Design
    • Interior Elevations
    • Enlarged Kitchen and Bath plans and elevations
    • Stair and Railing Designs
    • Details
  • Review and refine budget
  • Develop Outline Specifications
  • Build and lead the appropriate Design Team
    • Interior Designer – beyond the architectural spaces, finds the furniture, soft goods, and colors that integrate the Clients' passions into the everyday interaction
    • Landscape Designer – the opportunity to enjoy outdoor living spaces is enhanced by appropriate planning of plants, water features and seasonal change
    • Lighting Designer – where art and ambience accent architectural spaces, and efficiencies and function merge
    • Contractor – the sooner a Contractor is selected and engaged in the process, the better they can advise regarding pricing and building methodology.  The better a Contractor understands the design, the more likely budgets and time schedules can be met
  • Initiate system designs
    • Structural
    • Mechanical
  • Further development of the design integrating the synergistic input of the design team

PRE-PRICING & DISCRETIONARY PERMIT PHASE

  • Submit plans to discretionary governing jurisdications
    • Community Review Boards
    • Planning Department
    • Coastal Commission
  • Community meetings and presentations
    • Neighbors
    • Community. Planning, or Coastal Review Boards hearings
  • Contractor to review plans and engage subcontractor pricing input
  • Review and refine budget

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE

  • Prepare documentation for  final approvals and construction including:
    • Power and lighting layouts
    • Electrical, plumbing and appliances specifications
    • Interior and Exterior Material specifications
    • Further detail development integrating structural, mechanical and decorative elements
  • Incorporate Consultant’s design documentation
    • Civil and Surveyor plans
    • Soils Report
    • Structural Engineers’ plans and calculations
    • Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing plans and specifications as needed
    • Energy use calculations

GOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PHASE

  • Submit construction documents to the appropriate agency(s) for their review
  • Coordinate any changes required by governing agencies

BIDDING PHASE

  • Distribute plans to contractor(s) for bidding
  • Respond to Contractor questions by issuing any addenda to the construction documents to insure uniformity of bidding information
  • Assist selected Contractor to meet Clients' budget or assist in evaluating competitive bids and contracts

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

  • Represent Client during the construction period
  • Make site visits to view quality and progress of the work
  • Interpret the requirements of the construction documents
  • Reject work not in conformance with the construction documents
  • Review Contractors' Shop Drawings, Samples and Project Data submittals for conformity with the design intent
  • Review Contractor RFI’s (Requests for Information) or Change Orders.

MOVE IN & FOLLOW UP PHASE

  • Coordinate with Client and Contractor the start-up and maintenance of your new home
  • Provide Owner's manual for all equipment and care documentation
  • Evaluate performance, budget and schedule conformance