Work with Robert / Design & documentation
Planning a building project in the Midwest? Discuss architectural design and permit drawings with Robert, the architect behind Designed and Built. Start with your project location, goals, and current plans so the next steps can be matched to your needs.
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Architectural Design
Good design begins with a clear understanding of how a building needs to work. Architectural design brings your goals, space requirements, site considerations, and budget priorities into a coordinated direction for the project.
- Clarify the project brief and the spaces you need.
- Explore layouts, circulation, and relationships between rooms.
- Develop the design into drawings that communicate the proposed work.
Share whether you are considering a new building, renovation, or addition. The appropriate design scope can then be discussed for your particular project.
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Permit Drawings
Permit drawings communicate the proposed project for review by the local building department. The drawing scope depends on the work, the project location, and the information needed for that review.
If you already have sketches or plans, include that information in your enquiry. Discuss the documents you have, what still needs to be developed, and whether coordination with other professionals is needed. Drawing preparation and permit approval are separate stages; the reviewing authority makes the approval decision.
Project location
Midwest Service Area
Architectural design and permit drawing enquiries are welcome for projects in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois. Include your city and state when you contact Robert so the project requirements and service scope can be reviewed.
The first conversation
Start with Your Project Details
To make the first conversation useful, include:
- The city and state where the project is located.
- The building type and whether the work is a new build, renovation, or addition.
- Your main goals, approximate project size, and preferred timeline.
- Whether you need design work, permit drawings, or both.
- Whether you already have a survey, sketches, plans, or comments from the building department.
Project availability and the scope of services are confirmed after reviewing the location and requirements.
Ask About Design & Permit Drawings →Further reading
Understand the Process Before You Begin
Explore the architectural design phases, learn what drawings a building permit may require, or use the project planning starting guide.