Dillon Kyle Architects is an architecture firm specializing in custom residential and commercial work. Our practice honors the crucial role of exploration in the design of a place—how curiosity can culminate in the sublime mingling of livability and beauty.
Process
Koelsch Gallery, 2004
(001)
Client Study
We initiate every project with a thorough study of clients’ daily realities, aesthetic proclivities, and aspirations for the future.
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- Initial client meetings
- Project proposal: scope, budget, and schedule
- Surveys and records requests
- Identification/selection of contractor and consultants
(002)
Comprehensive Design
Ongoing dialogue with clients guides our use of light, scale, and proportion to arrive at richly detailed architectural drawings—the foundation for 3D computer models and renderings.
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- Exterior and interior renderings using AutoCAD or Revit
design softwares - Coordination and integration of building design with structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Selection of interior and exterior finishes, windows, doors,
plumbing fixtures, appliances, cabinetry, and lighting - Production of building specifications manual
- Value engineering (design review to calibrate costs)
- Coordination and meetings with consultants and contractors
- Coordination of permitting process
- Regular status reporting and budget tracking
(003)
Construction Administration
Because even the most expertly detailed construction documents leave room for interpretation, DKA provides robust oversight throughout the building process. In coordination with contractors, interior designers, engineers, and others, we make certain the intent of our drawings—your vision for your space—is fully realized.
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- Overall project management
- Site visits and meetings
- Coordination of drawings and specifications with contractor
- Review of shop drawings and submittals
