This unique home in Orkney Springs needed a little more space and a modest upgrade. We have been working with the clients to figure out the right finishes for the budget, the right space layout for the functional goals, and the right drainage strategy to manage water on the building site. Over the Mountain builders have been working hard to execute the plan and a lot of progress has been made. Jarod has been working hard with our clients and the builder to make sure the best value finishes are being used to achieve the design goals and that the builder has the right information to execute the plan.
Working through the design before construction starts is always the best process. However, this one ended up finishing drawings, starting construction, then finishing selections. Balancing the information flow is one of the areas where we provide huge value. Construction can be stressful and we can help minimize the strain, improve the communication, and keep everyone on the same page. The added challenge of spotty cell phone service when doing an Orkney Springs renovation project has benefited from our team stepping in to help more with communications. Every project we have is custom, this one needed us to adapt a little more hand-on designing during construction, so that is what we have done.
I think the primary design skill that any architect or interior designer has to have is being adaptable to the project’s needs. If you have empathy for your clients and their builder, this will come easy to you. We strive to always put ourselves in the shoes of clients and builders to maximize the communication and minimize the misunderstandings.
