A Clear Path From FirstWalk-Through to City Approval
Six Steps, One Steady Studio Process.
Every project moves through the same phases — scaled to your scope. You'll always know what phase we're in, what's decided, and what's next.
- Phases
- Six
- Typical Duration
- 8–20 weeks to permit
- Communication
- Milestone check-ins
- Deliverables
- Drawings at every phase
- Phase 1 / 601
Site Analysis
We measure and document existing conditions, photograph the project area, study applicable codes, and produce existing-condition drawings.
What You Get- —Site walk & measure
- —Photo documentation
- —Zoning & code review
- —Existing conditions set
- Phase 2 / 602
Schematic Design
Early ideas develop through sketches, diagrams, massing, and layout options — moving fast on paper to slow down on decisions.
What You Get- —Layout options
- —Massing studies
- —Program review
- —Design direction
- Phase 3 / 603
Design Development
The selected concept is refined through revisions, updated drawings, 3D models, and renderings. Iteration is planned in, not avoided.
What You Get- —Refined drawings
- —3D models
- —Material direction
- —Owner sign-off
- Phase 4 / 604
Construction Documents
We prepare the drawing set needed for permit review, construction pricing, and coordination with structural, MEP, and Title 24 consultants.
What You Get- —Full CD set
- —Structural coordination
- —Title 24 / MEP
- —Specifications
- Phase 5 / 605
Permitting
We support clients through city review and permitting, drawing on years of experience with the City of Long Beach and surrounding Southern California municipalities.
What You Get- —Submittal package
- —Plan check response
- —Agency coordination
- —Permit issued
- Phase 6 / 606
Construction Support
During construction we review shop drawings, answer RFIs, and visit the site — keeping documentation and intent aligned in the field.
What You Get- —RFI responses
- —Shop drawing review
- —Site visits
- —Change coordination