Building Design
Understanding what you can do and how far your budget can take you is where we begin. We look at what you want and need, and the technical requirements you will encounter, and we offer you a starting point from which you can make the best decisions.
Working together we'll explore the appropriate design, materials and construction opportunities so you get the most from your investment. Designs are appropriate to the project; they're beautiful, functional, feasible and sustainable.
Interiors
The entire SYNTHESIS team contributes their expertise to your project. We generate the principal elements of your project through sketches, space planning, lighting diagrams, color palettes, and drawings. We create feasible and functional designs. Among the many choices and decisions, from materials and fixtures to appliances, we recommend the best options.
Construction
Budgeting and Planning
Budgeting occurs during the initial processes of design. As we work with you to put your dream home/room/space down on paper, the estimates naturally take shape. All of our designs are based on real-time bids from our builders and your specific budget informs this process.
Bidding
Over the years, we've established excellent relationships with a core group of craftsmen and contractors. Vetted for skill, experience and reliability, these are the experts who offer bids for your project. Like all SYNTHESIS work, bidding is customized. We'll crunch the numbers, refine and crunch them again, showing you breakdowns of the costs per trade. This ensures your budget will be respected.
Value Engineering
Sometimes personal taste is grander than the actual budget. We understand. So if the numbers look a bit on the long side after the estimates come in, we'll be more than happy to re-evaluate your project with a process called value engineering. Here, we explore alternative construction methods and materials to optimize efficiency, thereby lowering costs.
Building
If there's anything more exciting than designing elegant projects, it's building them. SYNTHESIS guides the process through the smallest of details to guarantee both the design and the budget are honored. From the time we roll out the blueprints until the finishing touches are put on the trim, SYNTHESIS maintains consistent communication with our expert craftsmen and construction professionals.
Safety is paramount. We always refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions and production manuals that prescribe the best practices. Detailed inspections verify superior quality and compliance with code.
Construction Management
As much as we love tool belts and laser levels, there are times when it's advantageous to employ an outside entity to handle a construction project.
In these unique cases, SYNTHESIS will act as your eyes and ears to ensure expertise and first-rate quality. As always, we'll be involved every step of the way, helping to achieve the most elegance for your money. After all, the final product will have our name on it, too.