Building the Design Team
Just like in sports, there is no “I” in team when it comes to architecture. Every project, from the smallest renovation to the largest development, requires the cooperation of multiple professionals collectively referred to as the design team.
The composition of the design team varies depending on the complexity and individual needs of a given project, and success hinges heavily upon the level of expertise, communication and cooperation of the various design team members.
All projects begin with an owner who establishes the project vision and goal. The design team is responsible for translating the owner’s vision into an executed project. Along the way, the design team is in charge of programming, planning, design, document production, filing the work, assistance during the bidding phase and administration during construction.
At minimum, the design team must include the architect and perhaps an engineer. For larger, complex projects, the team can expand to include a multitude of other specialized consultants.
