OUR PROCESS FOR ANY SIZED JOB
Phase 1 - Conceptual Design
We provide comprehensive design presentations showing you every view of what your future space will look like. Our interior designers present finishes, fixtures, and furniture through means of a 3D model that you can see in real-time and make changes to as we go to get your space just right.
Phase 2 - Permit Application Drawings
Our architects do building code analysis and create construction drawings to include structural and other disciplines as required for a permit application. We submit to the city, and ensure that you get your permits in a timely manner.
Phase 3 - Construction Drawings
We provide you with detailed interior & exterior architectural designs, including complete constructing drawings, millwork drawings, lighting plans, electrical plans, and finishes plans to ensure that you have a complete package.
Phase 4 - Specification Manual
Our interior designers provide you with a complete spec book indicating all chosen finishes, fixtures, appliances, trims, doors, windows, etc. It is issued along with the construction drawings to ensure that you have a complete construction package before construction starts.
Phase 5 - Tendering
We distribute a complete construction package (Phases 3 & 4 above) to multiple reputable contractors for competitive pricing so that you can make an informed decision about your contractor.
We do a thorough analysis of the quotes to ensure that your project is being priced apples to apples.
Phase 6 - Construction Review
Our architects and interior designers have regular site meetings throughout the construction process to address site conditions and ensure conformity with the design documents. We're there for you throughout the entire process from beginning to end.
OUR SERIOUSLY COMMITTED TEAM LEADERS
Gillian Lazanik
Michelle Jansova
Michelle Jansova
Gillian Lazanik is the Principal Designer at Affecting Spaces. For over 15 years, her projects have taken her across Canada, to London, Moscow, and beyond. Gillian’s experience is gained by her ability to delve deeply into a project and collaborate with her clients, her own team, other architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
Gillian Lazanik is the Principal Designer at Affecting Spaces. For over 15 years, her projects have taken her across Canada, to London, Moscow, and beyond. Gillian’s experience is gained by her ability to delve deeply into a project and collaborate with her clients, her own team, other architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants. As an industry leader, she shares her knowledge by offering Interior Design advice and industry secrets in content that has been featured on Forbes, House and Home, The Huffington Post, and Houzz.
Michelle Jansova
Michelle Jansova
Michelle Jansova
Michelle is responsible for managing our projects and ensuring that all of the finishes, fixtures, and items going into a project are chosen with the highest standards. She has a background in interior design with extensive product knowledge and an impeccable eye for detail which ensures that all of the tiniest details are worked out wel
Michelle is responsible for managing our projects and ensuring that all of the finishes, fixtures, and items going into a project are chosen with the highest standards. She has a background in interior design with extensive product knowledge and an impeccable eye for detail which ensures that all of the tiniest details are worked out well before a project goes into construction. She is in charge of documenting all of the specs so that the correct items get ordered on time. Michelle collaborates constructively with all of our clients to ensure that they get exactly what they imagine their dream home will look like.
Chris Xavier
Michelle Jansova
Chris Xavier
Chris is responsible for ensuring that the construction drawings are thoroughly detailed and drawn accurately. He collaborates closely with Gillian & Michelle throughout the project to ensure that all of the specified items chosen for the project work seamlessly with the design. He also works closely with the builders throughout the cons
Chris is responsible for ensuring that the construction drawings are thoroughly detailed and drawn accurately. He collaborates closely with Gillian & Michelle throughout the project to ensure that all of the specified items chosen for the project work seamlessly with the design. He also works closely with the builders throughout the construction process to work through any issues that arise during the build.
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