Barbara Felix Architecture & Design has completed numerous residential, commercial and restaurant projects in New Mexico. Specializing in both architecture and interior architecture, we believe our strong design, communication and technical skills allow us to provide creative responses to any number of design challenges. Additionally, the personal care and attention each client receives is a hallmark of our working relationships.
Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we believe in collaborating with our local artisans and craftsmen in order to bring a handmade, jewel-like quality to each and every project we design. Whether working in the field with a stone mason or hand-sculpting a plaster wall, we are able to change a design from ordinary to extraordinary. In addition, through this collaboration, we are able to help our clients desires and dreams come true.
How the Process Works...
When deciding to build a new home, or renovate or add to an existing one, an initial client meeting takes place to determine your needs, expectations and visions. This programming meeting helps define your needs, budget and schedule.
If you already own property we will thoroughly study it with an eye towards how to best approach the design. If you have not yet selected a site, we will assist you in selecting one that is ideal for your needs, taking into consideration, views, microclimate, neighboring structures, zoning and other regulations. If you would like assistance with Santa Fe Real estate, we can offer you assistance in locating Realtors and mortgage services.
Once the program is established, a Schematic
Design is generated. This first look at your project will help establish
a design direction based on the site, exterior design elements, room
sizes and adjacencies. This is then reviewed with you and changes may
be made to reflect aesthetic desires and budget constraints.
The next phase is called Design Development. During this phase, the project scope is further defined. Structural, mechanical and plumbing systems will be reviewed. Finish materials, windows, doors, appliances and other selections will be established. Again, the budget and schedule will be reviewed.
When the system selections and design changes are finalized, the longest drawing phase, Contract Documents, begins. In this phase, drawings and specifications are produced which describe to a Contractor how to build the your project. This will establish the intent of the design in a written format. At the end of this phase, the drawings should be ready for submittal for building permit and for final pricing and selection of a Contractor.
Once a Contractor is selected, the Construction Observation phase begins. During this phase, we oversee the construction to establish that the intent of the drawings and design are being met. We also work with the Contractor to help ensure that the construction continues on schedule and on budget.
How We Stay in Touch...
Because many of our clients live elsewhere during the design and construction of their project, we offer secure access via our website to progress drawings, construction information and photographs showing construction progress on individual projects. This information is treated as confidential and is accessible only to the client.