Design begins with an understanding of what people value most. Every family has a different vision of what home should be for them; our goal is to get you there, even if you don't already know where "there" is.
Discover how you want to live.
What can an Architect do for your Home?
Advocate for your Interest
As a licensed professional, your Architect's mission is to work toward getting you the best possible outcome for your investment, by aligning your goals with what is possible from planning through construction. Architects bring value as someone that has been directly hired by you to advocate for you. We will work directly with your chosen builder to ensure your best interests are being met throughout the process and to ensure your goals are reflected at every step in the building process.
Represent your Vision
Reimagining your home can be a stressful thing to do on your own. A home contains a myriad of systems that work together to bring you comfort, safety, and joy. An Architect designs all the elements of a home to work together. Architects make sure that your vision is translated into documents used to develop the design, determine cost of construction, obtain permits, and put the ideas into a language that's constructible to bring the dream to life. Working either directly with you or as part of a larger design team, an Architect will help make sure your goals are at the forefront of the design and that it gets translated into your build during the construction process.
Guide you Through the Process
The design process can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be stressful. As architects, we've done it before and we know the common pitfalls. Working without an architect means the possibility of more costly mistakes, hidden surprises, unexpected delays, or a finished home that just doesn't match up with what you really want. Aspire offers a full service process, from the initial concept and meetings about goals to construction oversight, to ensure those things are avoided. The design process should be positive (and we'll even make it fun).
Be an Expert on your Team
Building a great team is essential to the building process. An Architect will help coordinate these relationships while serving as your advocate throughout the process. Because architects work directly for you, they can provide an independent perspective while fostering collaboration among the entire project team. There won’t be conflicts of interest or profit-driven tradeoffs if you have an Architect to represent you. Whether you are coming to us with a contractor chosen already or would like recommendations, having a team that works well together is critical to any project.
Define the Project
Process:
The first step in our design process is understanding what you care about. Initial programming involves reviewing with you the project goals and scope of work to establish a clear understanding of what we want to accomplish with the project. This is documented and approved by all before progressing into design.
Aspire's Approach
As an Architect, I set my ego aside, understanding that this is your home that we are designing, not mine. Instead, I use my experience, knowledge, and creativity as a lens to focus your hopes and dreams to craft a home for you and your family. This process requires partnership, and makes sure we are aligned with what you’re hoping to accomplish, ensuring that we stay focused on achieving those goals throughout the project. Aspire Architecture can help lead you through the process of discovery that will shape your home.
