Services
Principal designer Craig Rietze is registered as a qualified Designer with The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and holds the required BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) issued by the Ministry.
C.A.R. Design Studio provides a number of services related
to residential design, for both new construction and additions/renovations, which include the following:
- Creation of - or refining - client's design program
(wish list) for the project - Conceptual design – interior and exterior
- Site measuring and preparation of existing plans/building elevations where required
- Design development with the client from rough sketch format to preparation of hard line design drawings,
including review and selection of all exterior materials and colours - 3-D renderings available as an additional service for large scale projects where desired by the client
- Coordination with municipalities on zoning and permit issues including zoning approvals and building permit applications
- Application and submission to the Committee of Adjustment to request approval of minor zoning variances - including representation at COA hearings
- Preparation of working drawings (construction drawings) for project tendering, permit applications and construction
- Coordination of all sub-consultants - including structural/mechanical engineers, surveyors,
interior designers and arborists - throughout the process where required - Tendering of the project to selected general contractors or working directly with the client's pre-selected contractor
- Coordination with the general contractor through completion of construction