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This foundational phase involves in-depth information gathering. We work closely with you to understand your needs, lifestyle, budget, and project aspirations. This includes site analysis, regulatory research, and defining the overall scope and goals.
Estimated Timeline: 2-4 Weeks
Fee Allocation for analysis, research, and scope development: $2,500 XCD
Here, your vision begins to take shape. We develop initial design concepts, exploring various layouts and spatial relationships through preliminary floor plans, elevations, and sketches. The focus is on establishing the overall "look and feel" and functional flow.
Estimated Timeline: 2-3 Weeks
Fee Allocation: 15%
The approved schematic design is refined with greater detail. We select specific materials, finalize layouts, and integrate technical systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. This phase involves close coordination with specialized engineers.
Estimated Timeline: 6-10 Weeks
Fee Allocation: 20%
This is the most intensive phase, where we produce comprehensive and precise technical drawings, specifications, and schedules. These documents are essential for obtaining permits, accurate contractor bidding, and guiding the construction process.
Estimated Timeline: 8-12 Weeks
Fee Allocation: 40%
Once the construction documents are complete, we will submit them to the local building authority for approval and help you gather and assess bids from qualified contractors. This stage guarantees competitive pricing and aids in choosing the best team to carry out your project.
Estimated Timeline: 4-8 Weeks
Fee Allocation: Paid to and determined by the relevant Planning Review Committee.
During construction, we serve as your advocate, regularly visiting the site to ensure the build adheres to the design intent and specifications. We address any questions, review shop drawings, and facilitate smooth communication between all parties.
Estimated Timeline: 8-14+ Months (Duration of Construction)
Fee Allocation: 25%
We solve this through "Construction-Ready" Documentation and a network of trusted professionals. Unlike traditional firms that may provide loose concepts, we deliver rigorous technical drawing sets (Materiality & Tectonics) that leave zero room for ambiguity on site. We also offer "Remote Construction Administration" services, using digital twin technology and regular site captures to verify that the build matches the BIM model, regardless of the project's physical location.
We view regulatory compliance as a design parameter, not a post-design hurdle. By integrating local building codes (such as the Anguilla or St. Kitts-Nevis Building Code) directly into our BIM and AI workflows, we "pre-validate" our designs before submission. This results in cleaner applications, fewer queries from the Development Control Board (DCB), and a significantly faster path to the "Approved for Construction" stamp.
Yes. Our firm has a strong track record of securing approvals for developments in challenging topographies and coastal zones. We manage the entire submission lifecycle—from the initial physical planning application to the final occupancy certificate—liaising directly with the Department of Physical Planning to ensure your project meets density, setback, and environmental standards without compromising the architectural vision.
Yes. We provide integrated Sustainable & Green Design Consultation that bridges the gap between architecture and environmental science. While we collaborate with certified environmental engineers for the final statutory report, our internal team of architects and environmentalists utilize AI-driven climate modeling to assist with predicting environmental impacts (solar gain, runoff, ecosystem disruption) during the concept phase. This ensures the final EIA submission is a formality, not a risk factor.
We move beyond basic compliance to "Resilient Design." Our technical detailing focuses on tropical durability—specifically addressing seismic activity, hurricane wind loads, and saline corrosion. By designing drainage and structural systems that anticipate future climate shifts, we protect the asset's long-term value and insurability, satisfying both environmental regulators and investors.
Yes. We are structured to serve the wider Eastern Caribbean region through a network of partners. Additionally, our "Digital Systems" studio model allows us to deliver high-precision construction documentation to clients in neighboring islands (such as Antigua, Dominica, and St. Lucia) with the same level of accuracy as our local projects. We utilize cloud-based collaboration tools to maintain real-time coordination with local contractors and stakeholders.