Services
Urban Design Associates provides a full scope of architectural services. As the architect of your project, we specialize in putting together the best possible team to take your project from the planning stage to moving in. We will coordinate your project with general contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers to make sure construction runs smoothly from start to finish. Below is a list of our services that we modify into a contract to meet your unique project needs.
GUIDES AND
CHECKLIST
Free Services
DESIGN CRITERIA CHECKLIST
We have created an easy to follow checklist to help you start envisioning your dream home.
WHAT TO ASK AN ARCHITECT FORM
We can help to answer all your questions, just give us a call or email.
WHAT TO ASK A BUILDER FORM
We can help you find the right builder and answer your questions.
SITE
ANALYSIS
Fixed Fee Services
($850-$1000)
VIEW STUDY
Sun study orientation in relationship with the lot, city lights, neighbors’ boundaries, panoramic, and scenic views.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Review to the Community Design Guidelines, limitations of the lot, and requirements.
SITE SELECTION
Review three sites for compatibility with design criteria.
FEASIBILITY
STUDY
FIXED FEE SERVICES
($2500-5000)
FIRST SITE MEETING
Review on-site the existing conditions and photo document.
SITE ANALYSIS
Location of the spaces on the lot depending on the clients needs and the results from the view study.
FIRST PROGRAM MEETING
Review the Design Criteria Checklist and budget.
FIRST CONCEPT MEETING
Deliver one concept site plan to meet design criteria.
DESIGN
CONTRACT
PRICE PER SQ.FT.
PROGRAMMING
Meeting to review Design Criteria Checklist, project goals, budget, and aesthetic preferences.
SITE ANALYSIS
Review chosen site and analysis constraints on the program.
CONCEPT DESIGN
Based on the programming and site, deliver a concept site/floor plan to meet project goals.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Develop conceptual design, deliver floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, and details to describe the character of the project.
AUTHORITIES
Meeting with authorities for preliminary approvals.
FULL SERVICE
CONTRACT
PRICE PER SQ.FT.
DESIGN SERVICES
Programming, site analysis, concept design, design development, and Design Review coordination.
BIDDING
Facilitation of preliminary budgeting with one contractor.
ENGINEERING
Retain and coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, and lighting engineers.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Deliver accurate, thorough drawings, details and material specifications for permitting, bidding, and construction.
AUTHORITIES
Meetings, submittals and coordination with authorities for final approvals.
CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES
HOURLY FEE
SITE VISITS
Site visits at intervals to determine if work is proceeding according to construction documents.
CONTRACTOR COORDINATION
Meet as necessary to review progress, provide plan interpretation, additional details, and answer questions.
REVIEW SHOP DRAWINGS
Review third party drawings, details, specifications, and samples for approval and coordination with Construction Documents.