When thoughtfully conceived, a home can enhance the daily lives of the people the home embraces. Needless to say, a client needs review, and analysis is a simple yet reflective undertaking that can expose many previously unthought of possibilities and opportunities.
To begin a client needs analysis, an architect must study the market and identify trends and opportunities. They must undertake code reviews, analyze standards, and policies that must be considered to stay in compliance with local zoning bylaws. Most importantly for residential architecture, we need to get to know the client.
It’s often wise for a client to live in a home for a period of time before undertaking any type of renovation or addition.
This live-in period will help you gain a better understanding of the intricacies of your property, how the home is used, and what features you desire to improve quality of life. As you live in the home it’s helpful to keep a daily diary, note family routines, family culture, names, ages, photographs, personal preferences, etc. so that all may be brought forth to embody your spirit, essence, wishes and aspirations for the home.
As a full-service architectural design firm, GF Architecture is with you every step of the way, ensuring that the ideas conceived in the early stages are realized when the build is complete. We achieve this through close collaboration with all project shareholders, including the client, builder, interior designer, and material suppliers.
Maximize the value of your project by engaging GF Architecture early in the process.
GF Architecture offers full-service custom residential and light commercial architectural design for clients throughout eastern Massachusetts –including Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket –and Rhode Island.
