Building Your Dream Home Addition
There are several reasons why you may be deciding to add onto your home.
Whether you need more space due to a growing family or a lifestyle change, or you find it more cost-effective than moving and relocating, working with a team of professionals will ensure that your home addition is feasible and effectively meets your needs.
Working with Erica Kay Design and architect
Interior designers, such as Erica Kay Design and architects often collaborate closely to create harmonious and functional spaces within a building. Their combined efforts result in a seamless integration of the building's structure and interior design elements. Here's how they typically work together:
Initial Consultation: At the beginning of a project, the architect and Erica Kay Design meet with the client to understand their vision, requirements, and goals for the space. This meeting helps both professionals align their design concepts and strategies. Sometimes, clients have hired an architect first, and in some cases they’ve hired Erica Kay Design first.
Architect Responsibilities: The architect creates the building's layout, taking into consideration factors like structural integrity, zoning regulations, and functionality. The architect also develops the overall design concept for the building's exterior, considering elements such as the facade, materials, and structural elements
Erica Kay Design Responsibilities: Once the basic building layout is established, Erica Kay Design works on the interior space planning, ensuring that the flow, organization, and allocation of space meet the client's needs and aesthetics.
Coordination of Services: Throughout the design process, the architect and Erica Kay Design coordinate with each other and other specialists, such as structural engineers and mechanical engineers. This ensures that all aspects of the building's design are integrated efficiently and that no conflicts arise between the architectural and interior design elements.
Submittal of Plans for Approval: Once the architect has signed off on the plans, it’s time for the client’s General Contractor (GC) to submit the plans to the city prior to any demolition occurring. Alternatively, if a GC hasn’t been selected yet, the home owner (client) can submit plans to their city.
Effective collaboration between architects and interior designers results in a cohesive and well-designed space that meets the client's functional and aesthetic needs while also adhering to the building's structural and safety requirements.
