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What is the main initiator of the project? What do you envision and what is your motivation for initiating the project?
Why are you taking this on now?
Who are the primary decision-makers for the project?
What is your target construction start date and targeted move-in / completion date?
How involved do you want to be throughout the design process?
Do you have a site survey or topographic map?
What is the size of your desired space?
What specific spaces and uses do you envision having in your home?
For example, home office, gym, guest suite, mudroom, pantry, laundry room, garage / parking needs, etc. Do you work from home? What are your particular workspace needs? Do you need multiple workspaces?
Who will be living in the home / using the space?
Please include children (or future children), pets, aging parents, future occupants, commercial tenants, residential tenants, etc. Any specific accessibility or aging-in-place considerations?
What kinds of outdoor spaces do you envision?
Deck, backyard, patio, pool, garden, covered porch...
Please describe what "home" means to you.
Is there a space that you’ve lived in or visited that has elements that you'd like to incorporate into this project?
Are there spaces you have lived in or visited that made you feel uncomfortable or disconnected? Why?
How do you want to feel when you walk into your home?
Grounded, inspired, calm, energized, creative, at ease?
Are there particular sensory experiences you’re drawn to in architecture?
For example, natural light patterns, tactile textures, air movement, sounds, etc.
What role does nature play in your ideal living environment?
Describe a typical day in your life. How might architecture support or enrich your daily rituals?
Are there moments in your day you’d like to emphasize or improve with thoughtful design?
How do your cultural or spiritual values influence how you live and how you occupy space?
Is there a story or tradition you’d like your home to reflect or honor?
Are there specific values that you want your home to embody?
Simplicity, hospitality, innovation, resiliency, sustainability, historic character, etc?
How do you define "good" design?
What does “beauty” in architecture mean to you? Is it functional, formal, emotional—something else?
Are there any specific finishes or materials that you want to incorporate and/or avoid?
How do you imagine the relationship between public and private spaces in your home?
Do you prefer open flowing spaces, or more segmented, defined rooms? How important is adaptability or flexibility in your living space over time? Why?
Heirlooms and Memories
Are there moments from your childhood home—or any past home—you wish to echo in this one? Are there objects, heirlooms, or pieces of art that must be honored in the design? A collection?
Do you see this project as a long term investment?
How should this impact our design choices?
How would you like your home to influence those who enter it—even briefly?
Do you entertain frequently?
If so, how many people typically? What type of events do you host?
Please discuss the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability to you and / or your project.
Is there anything else we should know about your vision, needs, or concerns?
Tell us anything! We appreciate your openness and value our collaboration.
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