During this phase, the Architect assesses the Owner's requirements, schedule, budget, and site conditions. They then develop preliminary design studies and conceptual plans, along with a general project description, for the Owner's review and approval. Additionally, the Architect provides an estimate of the probable construction cost for the project.
If applicable to the project:
• CLIENT-SUPPLIED DATA COORDINATION
• PROGRAM AND BUDGET EVALUATION
• REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE DESIGN APPROACHES
• ARCHITECTURAL SCHEMATIC DESIGN
• SCHEMATIC DESIGN DRAWING AND DOCUMENTS
• STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
• CLIENT CONSULTATION
• INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPTS
• SPECIAL STUDIES (FUTURE FACILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, ETC.)
• SPECIAL MODELS, PERSPECTIVES OR COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• AGENCY CONSULTATION
*May vary depending on the project scale and scope of services