2008 Design Fee Schedule

 Architects value the creative layout of plans and elevations as essential to the design of any structure.  Corbusier said that 'the plan is the generator'.  Adison Mizner claimed that 'the whole of architecture is in the proportions'.  We apply years of experience and aesthetic sensibility to produce the imaginative and practical layout of your Dream Home.  We believe this initial design phase and critical service provides the vision and world class standard on which the house may be further developed until construction documents are produced.  In order to simplify the calculation for services rendered, we base our fees on the total area to be designed for Schematics or through Permit Set drawings, then as a percentage of construction cost for complete Traditional Services (see chart below).  More ordering information here.

 

Site Plan sample (left)

 To calculate the initial fee for Design Services for the Schematic Floorplan and Preliminary Elevation,  estimate the total air conditioned/ heated space to be built and add 30% for garages, storage, balconies, thickness of interior and exterior bearing walls, covered decks and porches to arrive at total square footage (area) under roof.  Compare with the chart below.  You may elect to begin only with the Schematic Floor plan, and then order a Preliminary Elevation when you are completely satisfied with the floor planning.  Costs of Schematic packages will apply to a Permit Set order.  Permit Set orders will be credited to Ultra Services.  And you may order a Schematic Floor plan only or Preliminary Elevations for an existing set of plans, or to match a custom plan from scratch.

Go to our Free Planning Questionnaire to help determine estimated total area, or compare sizes with local show homes and recent sales of similar designs in your area, or measure spaces you are familiar with -- for example your own home -- and adjust, or order Dream Home Design Questionnaire for comprehensive listing of all rooms, activities, etc.

Creating the American Luxury Home Available now on CD- rom. (click below left) This is a history of the luxury home with sections on working with an architect and builder, style, modern and traditional approaches, etc.  Also, companion volume: Dream Home Design Questionnaire and Planning Kit (click right below, available as PDF file via email)

Each custom design order includes one time feedback from client for changes to suit ('2nd design') for either Schematic Floor Plan or Preliminary Elevation: there is a First and Second, or final, Submittal.

Cost to purchase most existing plan designs is $4.90/ SF typ. for Permit Set drawings, $3.30/SF for Schematic Design only (see each description for plan contents/availability)  The cost is calculated on all built area 'under roof' including balconies, covered porches, garages, etc.

NOTE: We do not have plan books nor send copies of our floor plans unless we are under contract.  Please contact us to receive typical contract form, or set an appointment to view most of our work at our Orlando office.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE CONCERNING FEE SCHEDULE BELOW:  COST FOR SCHEMATIC DESIGN IS CREDITED TOWARDS PERMIT SET, AND LATTER TOWARDS ULTRA SERVICES.  ULTRA SERVICES INCLUDES THE PERMIT SET, WHICH INCLUDES THE SCHEMATICS BUT ALSO CONTAINS INTERIOR DETAILS, ADDITIONAL CROSS SECTIONS, ROOF FINISH SCHEDULE, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING APPLIANCES, FLOOR AND CEILING DETAILS, MOLDING SELECTION, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, ETC.  IF YOU COMMENCE WITH SCHEMATIC DESIGN ONLY AND THEN DECIDE TO PROCEED INTO THE PERMIT SET, SUBTRACT COST FOR SCHEMATICS FROM PERMIT SET FIGURES.  LIKEWISE PERMIT SET TOTAL IS CREDITED TOWARDS ULTRA SERVICES.

                 HEATED AREA         SCHEMATICS         PERMIT SET            ULTRA SERVICES

                    Total Built area 'under roof' *   Floor plan& Elevation   Minimum 'Blueprint' Set     Complete Architectural Services

to 4,000 SF       372 M2	$4.95/ SF	$7.75/ SF	9-16% Cost of Constr.
to 6,000 SF       558 M2	$5.95/ SF	$8.95/ SF	8-15% Cost of Constr.
to 8,000 SF       744 M2	$6.50/ SF	$9.75/ SF	9-14% Cost of Constr.
to 11,000 SF  1,022 M2	$7.00/ SF	$10.50/ SF	10-15% Cost of Constr.
to 16,000 SF  1,487 M2	$8.00/ SF	$11.50/ SF	11-16% Cost of Constr.
to 20,000 SF  1,858 M2	$9.25/ SF	$13.00/ SF	12-17% Cost of Constr.
over 21,000 SF and 1,900 M2	custom quote	custom quote	14-19% Cost of Constr.

SEE BELOW FOR DEEDED COMMUNITIES, SLOPED LOTS, etc.

 

SEPARATELY ORDERED SCHEMATICS PRICED AS FOLLOWS --      

    PRELIMINARY FRONT ELEVATION ONLY (from existing plan submitted by Owner)

                                                       $1.75/ SF to 4,000 SF       372 M2

                                                        2.00/ SF to 6,000 SF       558 M2

                                                        2.75/ SF to 8,000 SF      744 M2  

                                                        3.25/ SF to 11,000 SF    1,022 M2  

                                                        4.50/ SF to 16,000 SF    1,487 M2

                                                        5.00/SF to 20,000 SF     1,858 M2

FOR REMAINING REAR AND SIDE ELEVATIONS (3 NEW DRAWINGS), DESIGN W/ ROOF PLAN at Schematic level, (similar to above graphic): Add 65% to cost of Preliminary Elevation.

* All area calculations are 'under roof': including air conditioned/ heated and all porches, balconies, garages, gazebos, storage areas, etc. but not open patios and attic.

Call for fees for larger estates than quoted above.

 

 CHANGE REQUESTS:

Changes requested to initial SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLAN or PRELIMINARY ELEVATION design– add 25% of fee each subsequent change request.

(NOTE: below, example of partial Alternate elevation for Chateaux featured on Home Page.)

OPTIONS and ADDITIONAL FEES and SERVICES

• To prepare plans FOR DEED RESTRICTED COMMUNITIES with Design Review Boards: Add 10-30 % to total fees.  Please call to discuss details.
• FOR SLOPING LOTS or IRREGULAR LOTS: Add 7-10 % to total fees

FOR CRITIQUE OF EXISTING PLANS: Architect to redline blueprint floor plan and elevation provided by Owner @ $.90/ SF under roof, for freehand overlay.

COLOR OVERLAY FOR ELEVATION SCHEMATIC: Marker and Colored Pencil – 15% add to cost of Preliminary Elevation (done in pencil).

ACRYLIC OR OIL PAINTING OF YOUR RESIDENCE: $4,500+ (WATER COLOR AND MARKER AVAILABLE)

CAD  RENDERINGS: Single views, FLY-BYS OR WALK-THROUGHS:  STARTING AT $1,800 from hand drawn schematics or AutoCad files (after Design Development stage), 3 views.

FOR COMPLETE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES INCLUDING SPECIFICATIONS ('Ultra Custom'):  Should you require Comprehensive or Designated Services after completing Schematic Floor plan and Preliminary Elevations, payments for services rendered at that point will be credited .  Please call architect John Henry at 407/ 421-6647 (e-mail, johnhenry@cfl.rr.com ) to discuss further and to receive a full contract proposal with all options. See Sample Contract for custom design services.

PAYMENT TERMS:

The CLIENT may submit payment via CHECK, Visa or MasterCard for partial or total fee in advance  for SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLANS and PRELIMINARY ELEVATIONS, and changes requested after submittal of initial design.

Go to Contract Order, or request Custom Contract Proposal.  Call John Henry at 407/ 421-6647

  

Cost to purchase most existing plan designs is $4.90/ SF typ. for Permit Set drawings, $3.30/SF for Schematic Design only (see each description for plan contents/availability)  The cost is calculated on all built area 'under roof' including balconies, covered porches, garages, etc.

NOTE: We do not have plan books nor send copies of our floor plans unless we are under contract.  Please contact us to receive typical contract form, or set an appointment to view most of our work at our Orlando office.<

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