Schematic Design
Establish the direction before committing to the details.
Every project starts with a direction that needs to be tested before it's worth detailing — massing options, general layout, and overall design concept. Schematic design support gives you early-stage sketches and diagrams that explore and communicate design direction, helping you and your client agree on a concept before investing in full construction documentation.
Benefits
Fast concept exploration
Compare multiple design directions before committing to one.
Client alignment early
Get buy-in on overall direction before detailed design work begins.
Cost-effective at this stage
Early sketches are far cheaper to revise than full drawing sets.
Smooth handoff to detailed design
Schematic concepts flow directly into construction drawing development.
How it works
Share your project goals and constraints
Site, program, and any client requirements.
We develop schematic concepts
Sketches and diagrams exploring design direction.
Review and compare options
You and your client review multiple directions if needed.
Refine the selected concept
The chosen direction is refined into a clear schematic package ready for detailed design.
Who it's for
Architecture firms and custom home builders establishing design direction with a client before committing to full construction documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Two to three initial directions, refined based on feedback.
Schematic design explores layout and overall direction; concept massing focuses on 3D building form and scale.
Basic project info — site details, program requirements, and any client preferences.
Yes, into space planning, concept massing, or full construction drawings.
Ready to start your schematic design project?
Send us your files and get a fixed scope and timeline within one business day.