JAMES WALTER SCHILDROTH,
ORGANIC ARCHITECT of MAINE
J A M E S S C H I L D R O T H
A S S O C I A T E S, A R C H I T E C T S
Architecture inspired by my clients and the challenging sites on the coast of Maine since 1970.
The process of working with a creative architect in the design of your home may be one of the most rewarding experiences you will have in life.
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This site is offered in support of the cause of Organic Architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright, Bruce Goff and many other architects have influenced the Principles expressed in the architecture I have designed and built.
THE PROCESS OF CREATION
Things we can do to get started:
Getting started
Contact me and provide your needs and information and I will do a site analysis, project schedule and cost estimate for your project. This is valuable information you can use to plan for your new home. How big, How much it will cost, How long it will take. There is no fee obligation for this feasibility study and any payment for this service is strictly your choice as to amount. You will get the benefit of my experience and several days of my time and attention to your project.
Design concept
If you would like me to design a concept, send me a retainer of $1 per square foot or 1/2% of your budget. I will proceed with the balance of part one and part two so you can see your design. After presentation of the design for your new house you are under no obligation to continue on to part three. My fees are based on your satisfaction and I require no signed contracts. My clients are very satisfied and have paid me accordingly. This is about making a wonderful design in which to live your life.
My design concept include floor plan, site plan, exterior elevations, building section and perspective rendering. They also include a revised cost estimate.
I look forward to working with you to make your dream house come true.
James Schildroth, Architect
E-Mail: james@schildrotharchitect.com
The Six Parts or Phases of the Process of Creation and Construction.
PART ONE 4 MONTHS FIRST MEETING THROUGH UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS
PART TWO 2 MONTHS DESIGN CONCEPTION & PRESENTATION
PART THREE 3 MONTHS DESIGN REFINEMENT UNTIL SATISFACTORY AS A CONCEPT TO BOTH CLIENT AND ARCHITECT
PART FOUR 4 MONTHS DETAILED WORKING DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
PART FIVE 2 MONTHS PRICING OR BID
PART SIX 12 MONTHS CONSTRUCTION
So as you can see it takes about 27 months to get through the complete process from first meeting until move in day. I would prefer to take longer in part one, two and three. More time during these parts adds to understanding your needs. A year would be about right. An Organic design springs directly from understanding the real needs and conditions of you the client and your site. So the better we understand what these are the more they will influence the design that is based on this understanding. Many of my clients have been thinking about their dream house much of their lives. As the architect I need time to understand their dreams and help them to refine it to meet their changing life requirements. Many of my clients are building what will be their last house. Their lives will be much different living in this house than in any they have lived in before. These are all things that have a great influence on the design.
If you are considering the design and construction of a new house. Give yourself and your architect time to understanding your needs.
SCHEDULE FOR THE CREATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR HOUSE
The following schedule is for an average residential house of say 2500 square feet. It shows the six parts or phases of the process for the creation and construction of an original design. This is about the minimum amount of time for the process. The following will show the process in a more out line and graphic way.
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The process of working with a creative architect in the design of your home may be one of the most important experiences you will have in life.
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