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Our Structure & Process
Captive Designs is a multi disciplinary design studio serving Halton, Hamilton, GTA and surrounding areas. Our collaborative team of industry experts and professionals work alongside to create captivating and elevated designs for luxury living. With years of experience, we take great care and pride in developing unique and bespoke designs and planning your next project. Captive Designs offers an array of services from pre-planning to final permit issuance. Quality of our design along with the upmost attention to detail, ensures your next project becomes concrete reality.
OUR SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
PLANNING & PERMITS
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Custom Home Design
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Custom Cottage Design
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Basements and Accessory Structures
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Custom Additions
(Ground, Second Storeys)
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Interior Renovations/ Alterations
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Secondary Suites
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Laneway & Garden Suites
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3D Visualization
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Concept Proposals
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Interior Space Planning
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As-Built Drawings
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Material Specification/ Schedule
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Architectural Consultation/ On Site Visits
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Zoning Approval
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Site Plan Approval
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Site Alteration Approval
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Conservation Authority
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Minor Variance COA
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Lot Severance
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Demolition Permit Facilitation
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Building Permit Facilitation
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT COORDINATION
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Surveyors
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Geo-Technical, Septic Systems
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HVAC Designers/ Mechanical Engineers
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Structural Engineers
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Planning Consultants
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General Contractors and Builders
OUR PROCESS
CONSULTATION
INITIAL MEETING & PROPOSAL
Our consultation is an on-site working session during which we get to know the client and review the project scope in its preliminary stage. We answer any questions, provide creative ideas and offer professional advise. Based on the gathered information, a feasibly study will be conducted after which a proposal will be drafted and presented. Upon signing, the project will be scheduled and moved to Phase 1.
PHASE 1 - DESIGN STAGE
RESERCH & CONCEPT
Based on the conducted site assessment, we will meet to further create a unique and personal Design. Our clients come first in the Design Process. We further discuss with the clients what they're personal needs are, ranging from wish lists to establishing a budget. Further preliminary design research will be conducted which will act as a guide leading to proposal drawings.
"FROM CONCEPT
TO CREATION,DESIGNING
YOUR JOURNEY HOME"
PHASE 2 - TECHNICAL STAGE
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING PACKAGE
Captive Designs with create a full set of detailed architectural Drawing and specifications pertaining to your project. Further collaborating and engaging with various trusted professional consultants will ensure that the project meets all municipal permit application requirements and hold sufficient detailed information that will be used both for final project tendering/pricing, as well as construction execution.
PROPOSAL DRAWINGS
Captive Designs will work behind the scenes to incorporate all the design elements/requirements from the Design Meeting and create a holistic captivating vision of your new project.
DESIGN PRESENTATION
The unveiling of your Project is always an exciting milestone. Captive Designs will walk you through the Proposal Drawings, point out design features and ensure that you have a complete understanding of your design. Client interaction and feedback is key at this stage. Revisions and design choices/changes will be discussed and implemented if required until the client approves and is fully satisfied with the proposed design. During this stage, proposal drawings can be used for Budget Tendering and Contractor sourcing.
PERMITS & APPROVALS
The project design may be subject to several different types of Permit Applications and Regional Approvals based on the property location. Captive Designs will manage all required permit applications and deliver all approved permits so construction can commence.
CONSTRUCTION
Captive Designs will meet prior to construction to brief your selected contractor on the Architectural Drawing Package, details and approved permits. During the construction process, Captive Designs is available to answer any questions and provide clarification which the client or the contractor may have. On site inspection of the construction process at various stages is recommended as they allow us to review design elements as outline within the Architectural Drawing Package.
