Maka Project Portal
This portal is your centralized hub to access all project-related files, financial documents, updates, and important information—all in one secure place. All email correspondence can be viewed in the “conversation” link below, making it easier for you to stay informed and access everything you need anytime, anywhere. Using your project email below to reach us ensures that all communications reach all the important parties and are stored in your conversation space.
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Let us know what research Justin will be providing within our Program Document, so we do not duplicate efforts :)
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PROJECT TIMELINE
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Typically $2,000 - $2,500
This phase prevents any future challenges, laying the foundation for a successful project! During Pre-Design, the design team evaluates the site that has been identified for the project and will work with the owner to clarify what programs or uses are to be incorporated into the design. We also perform a comprehensive review of all applicable zoning ordinances or restrictions pertaining to the development of the project.
Typical deliverables that are obtained or produced at the conclusion of pre-design include:
CAD (Critical Areas Designation) is coordinated with the county to provide information regarding sensitive areas and ensure a smoother permitting process.
Site Survey (Showing topographic information, existing structures, utilities, etc.) - coordinated with a survey company.
Geotechnical Report is coordinated when deemed necessary.
Zoning & Preliminary Building Code Analysis
Program & Project Scope Verification Document
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Typically 25% of the design fee (est.$20,000 - $30,000)
The Schematic Design is an early interpretation of the criteria agreed upon in the Design Program, with any modifications identified for review. We will meet to review this preliminary design and anticipate modifications to refine and get us closer to your vision. If the direction with discussion is acceptable, we will ask you to “sign off” on this phase, giving us permission to move forward to Design Development.
In order to communicate our ideas, we’ll leverage whatever tools best serve that purpose. In SD, we typically present:
Inspiration imagery
Diagram(s)
Floor plan(s)
Perspective views or renderings
Study model
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Typically 25% of the design fee (est.$20,000 - $30,000)
Design Development is based on the Preliminary Design with any modifications and adjustments discussed applied. The documents provided in this phase will begin to reflect more accurately the conditions of the existing space and any adjustments needed to reach our agreed-upon design goal.
We often build upon presentations from earlier phases but tools we typically use during DD to convey our ideas are:
Inspiration imagery
Diagrams
Perspective views or renderings
Floor plan(s)
Building elevations
Building sections
Material samples
PERMIT DOCUMENTS
Included in the DD and CD phase
The timing of this drawing set will overlap the Design Development drawings and the Construction Documents. It is important to note that while we can use drawings from this set to develop the Construction Documents, this drawing set does not provide everything required to provide a build-out. This is a completely separate set of documents including drawings, forms, and energy calculations required by the county for permit application.
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Typically 25% of the design fee (est.$20,000 - $30,000)
Construction documents, including Drawings encompassing final design detail and, where appropriate, Specifications, and other information necessary for final implementation. The Construction Documents will be consistent with the Design Documents.
Since we’ve made most of the “big” decisions, the media we leverage to communicate changes a bit but we continue to build upon the previous phases:
Floor plan(s)
Building elevations
Building sections
Ceiling plans
Detail drawings
Model(s)
Perspective views or renderings
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Typically 20% of the design fee (est. $16,000 - $24,000)
Once the Construction Documents have been approved, we will review with you a method of scheduling regular site visits for design observation and communication. Additional site visits requested by the owner and/or their contractor will be provided on availability.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Scheduled milestone site visits
Advocating for you with the builder
Troubleshooting unforeseen conditions
Ensuring the execution of the design
Permit coordination
Quality control
Dear Kourtney and Justin,
Welcome to the Waldron Designs family! We're excited to officially begin work on your project.
Project Status:
With your deposit received, we're authorized to begin the pre-design phase of your project. This is an exciting milestone that kicks off our collaborative design process.
Hey Kourtney and Justin!
Remember how we discussed making this design journey feel like a collaborative effort? Let’s talk about how we'll do that!
We know that Justin is going to get a jump start on the Pre-Design work. Your portal home page has a link for “Docs”. You can drop anything you uncover there, and we’ll put it all together for our program document. Pre-Design in a snap!
We're still smiling thinking about your visit to the island! Having you both (and those adorable kids!) here on Vashon felt so natural – like you were already part of our extended design family.
We were honestly blown away that you made the trek all the way out here to meet with us in person. And Kourtney, we're still impressed by your daily commute to West Seattle – talk about dedication! It tells us so much about how thoughtfully you both approach the important things in life.