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.

For a more detailed description of how long it takes to design and construct your Dream House click here: 

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THE PROCESS OF CREATION

Things we can do to get started: 

• Develop a list of areas and activities you want included in your new house.
• From the list of areas and needs I will develop a preliminary project cost estimate. 
• Collect the codes and property restrictions.
• Develop a  project schedule so that you can plan your move in day.
• Site analyses of the property with suggested location of house and other requirements.  

  Getting started

  Contact me and provide your needs and information and I will do a site analyses, 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.  

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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• JAMES WALTER SCHILDROTH, ARCHITECT
• P. O. Box 275-----STUDIO AT 18 LEE STREET
• WISCASSET, MAINE 04578-0275
• 207-882-6305

• E-MAIL:  james@schildrotharchitect.com There is so much SPAM these days so if you are sending me an e-mail for the first time put something in the subject line like "organic" so I don't delete it with all the SPAM.     I do want to hear from you.   Thanks, James Schildroth.