ABOUT MODFORM LLC
PROJECT TYPES:
New homes
Custom homes
Remodels
Renovations
Single-Family
Multi-Family
Commercial
SERVICES
As an Architecture practice, modFORM LLC understands creating and building your new home or project is a very personal experience. Your new home is special place for you and your family that is uniquely tailored for how you live.
modFORM is here to serve our clients in multiple ways. An architect is, in essence, a translator of a client's vision and dreams. We listen and understand your dreams and desires and translate this first into two dimensional drawings which later, translates into a language understood by builders who will then construct your dream home. With a deep understanding of the whole process and obstacles to design and construct a home, modFORM is here to provide a full service to you, the client, to make the process as smooth as possible.
We are coordination specialists. We coordinate a multitude of items and disciplines from drawings, codes, engineers, permit specialists and builders so you don't have to. We understand the multitude of building and zoning codes that will also shape the design of your home. We are here to represent you in the process of bringing your dream to a reality.
You have a special vision of what your home and project will be and as an architect, modFORM is here to sculpt and create your special vision into the unique place you call home.
modFORM assists clients in bringing a project from design conception to completion. modFORM provides a range of services from design and Architecture to full Project Management for residential and small commercial projects. We primarily work on new homes. Our goal and intent is to precisely provide the services that best fit our clients’ needs.
modFORM is based out of Wenatchee, WA however, we serve clients ranging across Washington State. Currently we have had projects ranging from Seattle to Spokane.
A complete Architecture package contains the following:
Research/Feasibility/As-built drawings
This stage involves a thorough data collection of the project along with the creation of conceptual drawings and massing.
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Zoning & Code Analysis for proper jurisdiction.
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Feasibility Study.
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Site Analysis based on site observations and site survey provided by the client.
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Budget Analysis.
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As-builts
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Program Analysis based on client questionnaire and preliminary meetings.
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Conceptual site plan and conceptual diagramming and drawings of project.
Schematic Design (SD)
During this phase, modFORM LLC will take your program and desires for the project and produce several design schemes.
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Continue conceptual development.
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Create multiple schemes to review and continue to develop based on client input.
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Basic floor plans will be developed to assess proper layout of program and functions.
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Preliminary cost estimate.
Design Development (DD)
Once a scheme has been chosen during the SD phase, the design will continue to be refined and developed during the DD phase.
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Develop and refine the floor plan, elevations and 3D massing.
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Develop and refine the exterior and massing of the structure.
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Select and coordinate finishes and fixtures. ie, Interior & exterior finishes, appliances, light fixtures, etc.
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Start coordinating with consultants. ie, Structural engineer, Civil engineer (if required), etc.
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Lock in design to prepare for construction permit submittal.
Permit/Construction Documents
Develop and refine drawings to prepare for construction permit submittal to the building department.
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Make final decisions on finishes and fixtures.
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Develop drawings for permit submittal.
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Develop proper construction details.
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Coordinate technical specifications.
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Add proper noting and code information to drawings for permitting.
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Begin to coordinate with possible contractors on next steps of construction.
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Develop and refine construction documents
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Permit Submittal
During this phase, the proper drawings and applications will be submitted to the building department.
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Provide additional information upon building department request.
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Make proper corrections at building department request. .
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Assist the client to make a final decision on general contractor if a general contractor has not already been chosen.
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Coordinate with general contractor and review price estimates based on provided drawings.
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Review general contractors cost estimates and schedule and confirm it is within general conformance.
Post Permit Services
Once the building permit is obtained, there will be further coordination with modFORM LLC and the general contractor during the construction phase.
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Provide additional drawings and submittals at contractor’s request.
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Coordinate and answer other questions from the general contractor.
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Periodically observe construction and verify it is proceeding in general according to plan.
Additional Services
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Feasibility Studies
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Design Consultation
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Space Planning - great for real estate purposes.
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Visualization Packages - 3D renderings of a potential project.
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Photography