During the custom home design/build process, there are two primary players: the architect (design) and the contractor (build). Having a home architect and custom home builder working on the same in-house team is invaluable for ensuring a smoother process and minimizing miscommunications. However, although they work in tandem, the roles they play are distinct. Here is how your home architect is involved in the new home construction process.

Preliminary Study

The first phase of your design/build project is the preliminary study. During this initial phase, you, your home architect, and your custom home builder will discuss your vision for your custom home and outline high-level details like budget, financing, and preliminary design. 

Specifically, your architect will perform pre-design research, conducting a thorough site analysis to ensure that all design decisions will work with your lot. With an understanding of your property and your vision for your custom home, they will create preliminary sketches and conceptual drawings for your approval. They will also research local building codes and zoning regulations during this phase to ensure that all of their designs are compliant from the outset.

Design Development

Once you’ve approved the architect’s preliminary concepts, they will move into the design development phase. This phase is when your home really begins to take shape. Your home architect will refine their preliminary sketches into detailed drawings that include floor plans, architectural details, and materials.

Your architect will work alongside the engineers and contractors to ensure that all of their designs are feasible and able to be performed within budget. This will also help them consider technical factors like sustainability and long-term maintenance, so your custom home is practical and designed for decades of use.

Construction

Unlike traditional new home construction processes where home architects may have limited involvement during construction, C&C Partners’ all-inclusive design/build approach keeps architects engaged throughout the building phase. During construction, architects conduct regular site visits to ensure that the custom home builders execute the design as intended. They can also help resolve unforeseen design challenges, manage change orders and design modifications, or answer questions that the builder may have. As construction nears completion, they’ll also coordinate with interior designers and landscape architects to ensure that your finished home is cohesive and tailored to your exact wants and needs.

At C&C Partners, we believe that the home architect’s continuous involvement throughout the custom home construction process leads to superior results. That’s why we offer an all-encompassing, in-house design/build process that guarantees an exceptional result. During every stage of the custom home design process, your vision and budget are kept at the forefront, exemplifying the client-centric approach that has helped us become one of the premier luxury home builders in Southern California. We’ll work with you one-on-one, ensuring that you’re comfortable and confident throughout the design/build process and guaranteeing your dream home comes to life. If you want to experience the C&C Partners difference for yourself, contact us online or give us a call at 310-322-0803 today.