Most architects hand off when design ends. Most developers show up after. I work both sides, from first conversation through occupancy — design leads, and the development track runs alongside it.
Listen
Understand the site, the goals, and the constraints before anything gets drawn.
Architecture
Research zoning, code, setbacks, height limits
Walk the site and surrounding context
Assess whether I can meaningfully help
Development
Assess land value and highest-and-best-use
Identify preliminary funding sources
Flag adjacency plays worth considering
Feasibility
Test whether the project works before you spend real money on design.
Architecture
Study site constraints: sun, wind, views, access
Generate massing options and test program fit
Visit the site, walk the block, look at the neighbors
Development
Build or stress-test the proforma
Vet options against construction cost and market
Map jurisdictions, identify waivers and exemptions
Design
Shape the building. Every decision tested against the budget and the program.
Architecture
Establish size, shape, orientation, site strategy
Develop from schematic design through construction documents
Coordinate structural, MEP, civil consultants
Produce drawings, models, renderings, specifications
Development
Update proforma with current pricing
Engage contractor for pre-construction
Advance entitlements parallel with design
Refine the capital stack
Build
Construction is where everything converges. Stay on site, solve problems, protect the budget.
Architecture
Regular site observations
Review submittals and shop drawings
Resolve field questions, issue supplemental drawings