Schematic Design: In this phase, we start exploring design concepts based on the information gathered in the previous step. We will work through options that provide a general idea of the look and feel of the space. The floor plans and shape of the project will begin to take form, but the specifics about materials and details will come later. We present ideas and then perfect the ideas according to your feedback until we reach an agreed upon design direction to develop further in the following phases.  If you don’t understand something, ask. We value thoughtful feedback during this process. It is our job to make recommendations and educate you about the options, but ultimately you will be the one occupying and maintaining the home or building and you have the final say. While it is always possible to make changes later, it is easiest during this phase when the design is most fluid.