Services and Process
Idea phase:
It all starts with an idea or a need that you may have
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Complimentary Consultation
You decide to contact Unfolding Lines.
Provide contact information and detailed information about your project.
Within 24 hrs, we will send you a message to schedule a 30 min. Call to discuss your project, needs, and expectations. We will also tell you more about us and our process and answer some general questions.
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Pre-Design
The first phase of your project is pre-design - The services are described below. This is an explorative phase, and the length depends on the complexity of your project. This is the foundation of the design process.
We believe that a big part of the success is embedded in this phase. We explore the early programming, planning, and conceptualization stages to help you create a game plan.
Site Planning
and Zoning
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Site analysis
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Preliminary zoning analysis
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Existing site conditions
Feasibility Studies
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Program and user needs
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Preliminary codes and regulations
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Analysis
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Environment and historic analysis
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Existing conditions
Master Planning
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Long term goals and plans
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Project phasing
MILESTONE
At the end of the pre-design phase, we deliver a document with our findings and recommendations for the course of action. We define the team of consultants and engineers to help achieve your goals, and we sign a contract for essential design services.
Concept phase
Based on the information collected during the previous phase, we develop 2 or 3 options for your project's general layout and shape, along with the appropriate graphics to convey the idea. It is all about size and configuration.
MILESTONE
At the end of the Concept phase, the goal is to have a single concept you absolutely love. We will take that concept and develop it to a final product.
Basic Development
Great, we are getting there! Now we have a single design concept you love, based on all the data and research compiled from the previous phases.
Now we begin refining the spaces, choosing materials, and specifying general structural and engineering systems.
MILESTONE
At some point in the middle of this phase, we will take the drawings to the Planning Department for zoning approvals.
At the end of the Basic Development phase, you will have a design that looks very close to the design product. Most of the major decisions should be made by this point. We will also address any additional concerns from the planning department.
Construction Documents and Bid
Details, details, details
Now we detail everything. Specify all materials, develop schedules and a set of construction documents.
MILESTONE
At the end of the Construction Documents and Bid phase, you will have a set of Construction Documents that will be used for bid and permit purposes.
If you don't have a Contractor selected, we help you pre-qualify Contractors and administer the Bid Process.
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We also assist with permit submittal and address Building Department comments until the permit is released. Please note that only the owner or contractor can pull the building permit.
Construction
After the permit is issued, the construction can begin!
We conduct site visits, help with construction administration, answer contractors' questions, and review shop drawings.
MILESTONE
At the end of construction, we will develop a punch list and conduct the final walk around the site with you and the Contractor.
After the Building Department issues a Certificate of Occupancy, you can occupy your new beautiful space!
Project Completion!
Seeing you thriving in your new house, room or store makes us love what we do!