Project Size
Larger projects generally require more time to design, coordinate, document and review. A small addition can require a very different scope than a custom home or commercial project.
Planning & Costs
What Does an Architectural Design Firm Cost?
Architectural design fees vary by project. Understanding what affects the scope can help you plan your project and know what information to have ready for an initial conversation.
Understanding Architectural Fees
Every project has a different scope.
There is no single architectural fee that applies to every project. At ATECT Architecture, our architectural design team considers the project goals, size, complexity, construction budget, timeline and documentation requirements when determining the appropriate scope of services.
Project Complexity
Existing conditions, structural changes, difficult sites, specialized spaces, zoning considerations and consultant coordination can affect the amount of design work required.
Scope of Services
Some clients need early planning and concept design. Others need a more complete package that includes design development, construction documents, permitting support or visualization.
Construction Budget
The anticipated construction budget helps establish realistic expectations for the project's overall scope and the level of architectural involvement that may be appropriate.
Documentation
A project may need anything from a focused drawing package to a comprehensive set of plans, elevations, sections, details, notes and schedules.
Project Timeline
Schedule requirements can affect coordination, review cycles and how quickly design and documentation need to progress.
What Architectural Services Can Include
More than drawing production.
Architectural services can include initial consultation, existing-condition documentation, conceptual design, space planning, design development, construction documents, permit documentation, 3-D visualization and project coordination.
The right combination depends on what your project requires and what you want ATECT Architecture to provide.
Before You Contact Us
You do not need every answer.
It helps to have a general idea of what you are planning, where the project is located, approximate size and budget if known, your timeline, and whether you already have drawings or a contractor. If you are still in the early planning stage, we can start with what you know.