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designing your custom home with an architect
FREQUENTLY ASKED design/build QUESTIONS
where do I start?
HOW DO I KNOW WHERE MY DREAM HOME SHOULD SIT?
HOW DO I DETERMINE THE FLOOR PLAN AND LAYOUT OF MY DREAM HOME?
HOW DO I DESIGN MY DREAM HOME WITHIN MY BUDGET?
DO I REALLY NEED AN ARCHITECT?
HOW MUCH DO YOUR SERVICES COST?
Short Answer:
Determining the orientation of your home is foundational and requires site planning that accounts for setbacks, sun path, soil conditions, slope and so much more!
A good way to get started is to have an architectural design firm schedule an onsite visit and develop a site plan.
Click here to request a Site Visit and get started on your Site Plan.
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HOW DO I determine the layout and floorplan of my dream home?
Short Answer:
Calculating how to make your layout work on your site, within your budget, while reflecting your style and accounting for your needs takes careful coordination and planning.
By understanding your spacial needs, lifestyle and property itself we can design with you to create a home that maximizes your square footage and accurately accounts for budget.
MEET WITH AN ARCHITECT
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Short Answer:
The best way to get the home of your dreams within your budget is to start by:
1. Determine Wants vs Needs. This list is the most important first step.
2. Talk to your bank and know exactly what you can afford.
3. Add 10% to your budget to plan for contingencies. No matter what.
As we design together, we review your budget in real time and make suggested design changes as needed until it all comes together. Budget, Style and Necessity.
PUT IT ON PAPER
do I really need an architect?
Short Answer:
You may actually not need an architect to get your custom home built.
You can certainly find custom home builders who will pre-determine all your design and layout decisions for you with very little of your input.
However, if you'd like to be involved in creating your dream home around your specific style, spacial needs, lifestyle and budget, an architect can guide you every step of the way to ensure the final construction documents you build with have captured your dream home as precisely as possible.
how much doES REYNARD's architectural services cost?
It all depends on the specific scope of work needed to design your dream home and every home is different.
However, we recommend you set aside a minimum of 3% of your overall construction budget for Reynard's services. Today in Georgia, construction costs typically range from $200 to $350 per square foot, depending on the design, materials, and finishes chosen. For a 2,500-square-foot home, this results in an estimated cost of:
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Lower end ($200/sq. ft.): $500,000
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Higher end ($350/sq. ft.): $875,000
These estimates exclude land costs, permits, and site preparation (such as demolition or grading), which can significantly impact the total budget. Custom features, high-end materials, and smart home technology can also increase costs.
In order to get the most accurate budget quote to design and build your dream home will first require an onsite visit and an architectural design consultation to create a Project Brief and Scope of Work that includes a flat fee project cost.
This will include:
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Unlimited Architectural Design Sessions
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Architectural Designs - Floor Plans, Elevations, Site Plan, and 4K Renderings
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Project Master Planning and Detailed Construction Set
SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT BRIEF