OUR APPROACH

Schematic Design

At the start of the design process, Streamline utilizes interactive 3D modeling to conceptualize schematic design with the client, allowing them to become part of the design team. This is more than a bonding exercise between our team and the client; it allows us to extract the client’s intentions early in the project’s life. The interactive design also enables the client to visualize the design before construction.

Construction Docs

Once the project team decides on the right building systems, the architect, structural engineer, and MEP designer proceed with the bid documents or design development stage. At the completion of that stage, the bid documents are used to estimate construction costs. With costs identified, the project team may make design revisions to adjust project costs. The documents will be prepared at 75% completion for review by the project team and owner. Once reviewed, revisions are incorporated into the document set and prepared for submission to the appropriate municipality for a building permit.

Construction Administration

During construction, the architect acts as the owner’s representative. We take this seriously enough to move the architect’s office to the construction site. This work includes interpreting the contract documents, reviewing the contractor’s submittals, answering contractor questions, and rejecting non-conforming work. The architect will provide site visits throughout construction upon request. At the completion of construction, a punch list is provided to the contractor to assure construction aligns with construction documents and meets the owner’s satisfaction.