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: 


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.  

 

SCHEDULE FOR THE CREATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR HOUSE FOR

CLIENT NAME:

JAMES WALTER SCHILDROTH, ARCHITECT

18 LEE STREET, WISCASSET, MAINE 04578-0275     207-882-6305

CREATION OF THE DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION OF THE DESIGN

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CLIENT/ ARCHITECT DIALOGUE………UNDERSTANDING YOUR

REAL NEEDS & REQUIREMENTS….HOW YOU LIVE

SCHEDULE OF THE WORK….TO MOVE IN DAY

BALANCE YOUR NEEDS WITH YOUR BUDGET

STUDY YOUR SITE…. HAVE A TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY MADE

CODES & REGULATIONS...WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM

DESIGN CAN NOT BE STARTED UNTIL COMPLETION OF PART ONE

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DESIGN CONCEPTION & PRESENTATION

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I WILL PRESENT A SINGLE DESIGN REPRESENTING MY BEST SOLUTION WITH PLANS, ELEVATIONS, SKETCHES

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DESIGN REFINEMENT UNTIL SATISFACTORY AS A CONCEPT TO BOTH

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WORKING DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

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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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