Giulietti/Schouten Architects - How long does the design process take?

How long does the design process take?

Let’s define the design process
as the period from when the architect is hired until the drawings are submitted for a building permit. This actually includes the design as well as construction drawings. The time it takes is dependant on a number of factors.

Factors that can Impact the Design Process

· Site issues need for variances, land use adjustments, etc.

· Size of project kitchen remodel vs. 10, 000 square ft. house

· Complexity of project one story flat site vs steeply sloped site

· Decision making turn around time

· Accessibility of clients availability for meetings

General Design Time Guide for Project Types

· Small Residential Remodel – 45 days to 90 days/1.5 to 3 months

· Large Remodel – 90 to 150 days / 3 to 4 months
Interior remodel to multiple areas within the house such as kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel with minor changes to other rooms

· Full House Remodel – 120 to 240 days / 4 to 8 months

· Small New House – 120 days to 240 days / 4 to 8 months
1500 square feet to 2500 square feet

· Medium Sized House – 120 days to 300 days / 4 to 10 months
2500 to 3500 square feet

· Large House – 180 days to 360 days / 6 to 12 months
3500 to 5000 square feet

· Very large House – 10 to 16 months
7500 square feet plus