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
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