GARDNER PROPOSAL by mhkarchitecture

BESPOKE. ELEGANT. REFINED.

MHK ARCHITECTURE

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

ABOUT STUDIOS PROCESS EXPERTISE STRUCTURE INSPIRATION

ABOUT

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.”

- Frank Gehry

INTRODUCTION

ur goal is to help successful and visionary people build their dream home with a process that is more enjoyable than they ever thought it could be, believing that architecture is all about the people who inhabit it. We strive to keep the human relationship central, both in the result and in the process along the way.

We stay committed to the craft and practice of architecture, but always driven by and responsive to the wishes of our clients. This approach allows our ﬁrm to have an unwavering committment to the success of each project we are a part of.

MHK Architecture specializes in luxury design that is highly attentive to details to create unique projects sensitive to the needs of clients we work with. With a diversity of experince from overall planning to the finite interior detailing of our projects strive to create exempliary works of design.

STUDIOS

MHK Architecture was founded in Naples, Florida in 2009 with the principle of creating designs that postively influence the environments they are created for.

As a ﬁrm MHK Architecture has a national presence and scale for luxury residential projects by strategically locating offices within regions across the United States. With more than 100 professionals in 10 locations we provide regional expertise in and around the markets our studios are located in. MHK strives to empower our people by working seamlessly together as a uniﬁed team of creative professionals. With a vast experience in luxury markets we understand the need and importance of the details to capture the vision for every project. Through expertise, dedicated passion for new solutions, and excellence in architectural design, we’re able to make the greatest impact for our clients.

EASE OF PROCESS

MHK Architecture takes a boutique approach to all our projects, translating our vast luxury residential experience into truly human-centered design. Not only is this part of the expertise we bring, we believe it helps ensure the long-term success and value of our projects by creating better spaces for the people who inhabit them.

We take great pride in our ability to rapidly develop an idea or concept to quickly realize a dream is possible. Clients have told us “Nobody comes out of the gate like MHK” and the ﬁrst few weeks of a project can determine if a project is going to be successful or not. Through a proven procedure we put our clients ahead in the process through early feasibility studies and conceptual designs to advance the project timeline.

PRE DESIGN

Site Analysis

Residential Questionnaire

Space Planning

Site Studies

Site Selection

Space Planning

ARB Presentations

SHOW. DON’T TELL

ARCHITECTURE Schematic Design

Design Development

Construction Drawings

Architectural design

Interior Architecture

Drawings and specifications

Construction administration

A good idea isn’t good if it stays in your mind or on the boards. That’s why we’ve always invested time, energy, and resources into creating high-quality visualizations early in the process so we can effectively cast a vision and make it obvious to the decision-makers why our designs should be approved, and ultimately, built.

EXPERTISE

Regardless of the size of your project, your team will always include a team lead or principal that is engaged in your final design. We then populate the team to fill positions that complement our client’s way of business to ensure that personality, availability and expertise are always matched to the project.

COMMITED EXPERTS

MHK Architecture provides a dedicated team for the duration of your project who collaborate with our clients from inception, to design, to construction.

MHK ARCHITECTURE

Brandy LONG Studio Director

STUDIO DIRECTOR

LEAD ARCHITECT

DESIGN TEAMCONSULTANTS

For Brandy great projects begin with communication and understanding of the key goals for any project.

With a vast experience in working on lakefront and mountain properites Brandy has a diverse experience working on luxury residential projects throughtout the Western Carolinas with complex site challenges. She is focused on the relationships with clients and the commitment for a team that can ensure that every detail is attended to for MHK’s clients.

Lydia LEHMAN Architect

Lydia enjoys the process of translating a client’s thoughts and visions to a unique home design personalized to them. She recognizes that clients sometimes don’t know exactly how to decribe what they want and enjoys the process of helping them assemble and organize their ideas into a design that is perfect for them.

STRUCTURE / FEE SUMMARY

MHK Architecture tailors every proposal speciﬁc to the project parameters and needs. As every project our ﬁrm does is a unique creation, we recgonize that to ensure success every detail must be accounted for from an in depth discussion of the functionality of the residence to stellar visual aids which help our clients understand every aspect of their project before construction ever begins. As an overview of the process:

PRE DESIGN

Residential Questionnaire

Site Meeting Review

Inspiration Review

Organization of information

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Floor Plan Concepts

Exterior Concepts

Preliminary 3D Modeling

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Development of the design

Interior architecture

Photoreal Renderings

Consultant Coordination

Contractor Coordination

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Final consultant coordination

Construction drawings

Pricing Coordination

During the Pre Design phase, a detailed residential questionnaire is provided to the client which goes in depth room by room to understand the client’s desires for the functionality and features of each space. This helps to ensure that all aspects are accounted for prior to the commencement of design.. Shortly thereafter a meeting is requested on-site to review the property, natural features, and view corridors. This also allows MHK Architecture to advise the client on site how the ideal positioning of the residence and how best to work with the topography of the property

The Schematic Design phase is the most exciting phase for the project where the ideas begin to take shape in both floor plan organization and the overall form of the residence. During this early phase the client begins to see the overall style of the design through preliminary 3D modeling.

With the completion of the organizational phase prior, the Design Development phase further develops the home design in greater detail through design of the interior architecture, ideas of materiality, etc. Towards the end of this phase, the client then has the opportunity to see the residence in photo-real renderings and advanced 3D modeling and walkthroughs. Typically during this phase, consultants begin to engage in their scope of the project. This phase is also a great opportunity to begin dialogue with a contractor and evaluate some of the initial costing for for project.

During the final phase of the design process, the Construction Documents phase serves to document all of the decisions made in the prior phase and develop the residence design into a working set of drawings for the construction and permitting of the home. At this time a contractor is fully engaged and MHK Architecture further assists in clarfications and all final consultant coordination in obtaining an accurate price for the project and anticipation of construction.

Site visits

Clarification Information

Punchlist Walks

CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION As a means to ensure success of the project and integrity of the design, MHK Architecture remains involved through the construction process in monitoring of the design during construction. This is acheived through site visits, contractor / owner meetings, and providing clariﬁcation to the construction team to help ensure timely and accurate execution of the project. Near the end of the project, the design team performs detailed punch-list walks to ensure that the house is perfect prior to the project turnover to the client.

FEE SUMMARY

MHK Architecture proposes to provide the scope of work for the Gardner Residence at the rate of $10 per square foot under roof. (Roofed area does not unclude overhangs or uncovered balcony areas, only “habitable” space). Upon completeion of the Schematic Design phase, the Project square footage will be determined and calculated and the total fee structure will be established for the entire design process. The fee summary below is estimated with the assumption of a 4,000 SQFT residence with outdoor living and a 3 Car Garage. Total estimate of square footage under roof is 5,600 SQFT with an estimated contract amount of $56,000.

PRE DESIGN

Duration: 3 Weeks-4 Weeks

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Duration: 1 -2 Months

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Duration: 1-2 Months

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Duration: 1-2 Months

CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

Duration: 12-14 Months

$10,000 Retainer **

35% of total contract **