Master Planning

Complete Master Planning

Master planning starts with understanding your goals, both for today and for the future. Even if you’re not planning immediate development, we help you see the full potential of your property with a clear, forward-thinking approach. By working closely with you, we develop solutions that meet your current needs while leaving room for smart, sustainable growth over time. Our focus is on creating a plan that gives you flexibility, supports your vision, and positions your project for long-term success.

Master Planning Services

Pre-Design Services
Before any design begins, we focus on understanding the foundation of your project. This includes gathering key information about your goals, organizational needs, site conditions, and regulatory requirements. Through collaborative discussions and strategic analysis, we help define a clear direction that aligns your vision with practical design outcomes, ensuring your project begins with purpose and clarity

Existing Facilities Observation
If your project involves renovation, expansion, or repurposing of existing buildings, we begin by thoroughly observing and documenting current conditions. This includes assessing building systems, accessibility, space utilization, and code compliance. By identifying opportunities and limitations early, we help you make informed decisions about how to best integrate or improve existing facilities.

Project Scoping
Defining the scope of your project is essential to setting realistic expectations and aligning your goals with available resources. We work closely with you to determine what your project needs are to achieve, now and in the future. This includes identifying key program requirements, performance expectations, and project deliverables, so we can tailor the design process to your specific objectives.

Budgeting & Scheduling
Establishing a reliable budget and schedule early in the planning process gives you the clarity and control to make informed decisions moving forward. We work with you to develop accurate cost estimates and realistic timelines based on your project’s size, complexity, and current market conditions. Our goal is to help you plan with confidence, set achievable milestones, and avoid unexpected costs down the line.

Site Evaluations & Comparisons

Whether you are selecting between multiple sites or evaluating a single property, we provide detailed analysis to help you understand the strengths and challenges of each option. We consider factors such as zoning, access, utilities, topography, and environmental impact. With this information, you can make confident site-related decisions that align with your long-term vision and development strategy.

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Our Master Planning Process

Site & Existing Building Observations

To gain a clear understanding of how your space is used, our team conducts an on-site visit to observe and evaluate your facility in context. During this visit, we engage directly with you and your team to review current workflows, identify what’s working well, and uncover any spatial or operational challenges. This insight forms the foundation for informed, effective planning and design solutions.

Needs & Goals Assessments

We work closely with you to clearly define the goals and functional needs of your new building. Together, we’ll identify the right sizes, uses, and relationships of key spaces to support how you operate today while also planning for how your needs may evolve over time. By aligning your immediate priorities with long-term flexibility, we help ensure your building works for you now and remains adaptable for the future.

Define Project Budget Scope Quality

To deliver a project that truly meets your expectations, we begin by clearly defining your budget, scope, and quality goals. If you’re looking to manage costs, we’ll help you explore options such as reducing square footage or refining material selections without compromising your overall vision. Whether your priority is staying within a strict budget or achieving a higher-end result to meet your market’s demands, we work closely with you to find the right balance for your specific needs.

Site Planning

To help you visualize your property’s potential, we provide early concept sketches that illustrate key elements such as building placement, orientation, parking, and site improvements. This process takes into account important factors like views, visibility, solar exposure, grading, drainage, and landscaping ensuring the site layout supports both functional needs and design quality from the very beginning.