Chaser Gaffney Architecture is the first step towards your goal of building a truly unique custom beach home!

 

Planning your Dream Home

We start each project by having our clients fill out a thorough questionnaire which is used to evaluate the program, needs and desires for the project. From there, we’ll deliver a customized architectural proposal outlining the work to be performed. Upon receipt of the signed agreement and deposit, we’ll begin the process.

 

Site Analysis / Schematic Phase  

Each project begins with an analysis of the lot features, including but not limited to the views, sun angles, site access, privacy concerns and base flood elevation requirements. Every property is unique, and needs to be analyzed thoroughly during initial planning.

 

A zoning analysis is performed to determine the allowable setbacks, lot coverage, building height, and other bulk requirements for the particular zone in whichever town your home will be located in. Then, we develop a loose schematic layout of each space and adjacencies with respect to your specific program and zoning analysis.

 

Concurrently, we develop rough 3D perspective views that begin to portray your desired style, of course with our own creative input as well. At this point, the schematic plans are very fluid and we can easily make changes based on your feedback. Once the design is agreed upon, we move onto the next phase.

 

Design Development Phase

The design is developed in more detail. Floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections and 3D exterior renderings and animations are provided. We also begin to coordinate the structural layout with building elements, as well as the mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.

 

Our unique process utilizes 3D software, which our clients find extremely beneficial in the design phase. The entire house is digitally modeled and includes exterior elements, such as siding, roofing, windows, doors, railings, and decking. This revolutionary technology allows you to see an accurate representation of your home, before construction, and comes standard as part of our architectural agreement!

 

We find this process to be most beneficial to both our clients and to our work-flow. Once the design is agreed upon, we move onto the next phase.

 

Construction Documents

In this phase, we prepare the final drawings for permitting with the city. We finalize the structural layout, coordinate the systems of the house within that framework, finalize the floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, and utility diagrams. 

 

Construction

We can be involved in different capacities during the construction process, depend on our clients' needs. We can work with a builder of your choice, or in some cases offer home building services. Our goal is to make this process as smooth as possible, and we work closely with our clients until the house is completed.