“Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”
– Mattie Stepanek
Our Process
At Parshva Associates, our architectural services are rooted in a collaborative and client-focused process that transforms ideas into thoughtfully crafted spaces. Our process, from the initial concept and site analysis to detailed design development and construction administration, provides a seamless journey that blends innovative design, sustainable practices, and meticulous documentation ensuring each project is delivered with clarity, quality, and precision.
1. Discovery Phase
Start your project with clarity and purpose!
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The is a critical pre-design phase that sets the foundation for your project’s success. Our goal is to thoroughly understand your project requirements, desired outcomes, and unique business needs. This phase focuses on gathering essential information regarding your brand specifics, industry standards, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure compliance and alignment with your objectives.
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During this phase, we ask key questions to identify challenges and opportunities, helping us establish realistic goals, prioritize key drivers, and gather the necessary data to move forward effectively. Through this process, we engage with all stakeholders to ensure alignment, evaluate strategic approaches, and prepare for a seamless design and project development process.
Key deliverables in this phase include:
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Feasibility Studies: Assessing the viability and potential of the project.
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Site and Program Analysis: Reviewing location-specific factors and understanding programmatic needs.
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Pre-Design Consultation: Laying the groundwork for the entire project scope.
The Discovery Phase ensures your project is on the right track, paving the way for innovative, on-target design solutions that meet your business goals and objectives.
Where Ideas Take Shape!
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Schematic design is the initial phase of the design process in architectural design where we create basic layouts, spatial arrangements, and conceptual designs for your project. This stage focuses on translating your needs, project requirements, and site conditions into a visual representation.
During schematic design, we will explore various design options establishing the overall form, flow, and functionality of the building. It is essential for setting the tone for the project's aesthetic, ensuring that all elements are considered for optimal space utilization and energy efficiency. Effective schematic design helps identify potential challenges early on and provides a clear foundation for subsequent design phases.
By keeping efficiency into consideration sustainability, accessibility, and structural integrity, the schematic design stage plays a critical role in creating innovative and cost-effective architectural design solutions.
2. Schematic Design Phase
3. Design Development
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Bridging ideas with practical execution!
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Design development follows schematic design as a crucial phase that refines and expands upon initial concepts. During this stage, we focus on transforming the approved schematic design into a more detailed and accurate representation of the final project.
Key tasks include finalizing spatial layouts, selecting materials, and addressing structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. Design development also involves coordinating with consultants and engineers to ensure all systems work together efficiently. This phase is essential for identifying potential issues to ensure that the design is both feasible and functional.
By optimizing designs for cost-effectiveness and compliance with local regulations, design development sets the foundation for the next steps in the architectural design process, such as construction documentation and project execution. The result is a comprehensive blueprint that aligns with both, your vision and practical constraints.
Perfecting your design, one detail at a time!
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This is a crucial step in architectural design where detailed plans, specifications, and drawings are created to guide the building process. During this phase, we produce comprehensive documentation that outlines all aspects of the project including, materials, structural systems, mechanical and electrical systemts, and finishes. The quality of details in these documents are vital for contractors, ensuring that the design is executed accurately and efficiently.
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Key deliverables in this phase include plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings, and specifications. The construction document phase also includes coordination with engineers and consultants to address technical requirements and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations. Additionally, follow necessary brand approval requirements, milestone meetings with all stakeholders to review and assess project progress and a thorough quality assurance of project documents.
Our properly executed construction documents help minimize RFI's, prevent expensive change order, streamline project management, and speed up construction process thereby ensuring that the final building meets your vision. All this in-keeping with the budget and time constraints for your project.
4. Construction
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5. Construction Administration
From vision to reality!
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Construction administration is where your vision becomes reality—accurately, efficiently, and with expert oversight. As owners, this phase is critical to maintaining quality, minimizing risk, and keeping projects on schedule.
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Implementation puts everything in motion – from documentation to project completion and everything in between. We are here to oversee the construction progress, ensuring reality is in keeping with the vision you helped us create.
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Our team works closely with contractors, engineers, and consultants to ensure every detail aligns with approved drawings and specifications. With routine site observations, real-time issue resolution, and a commitment to protecting your investment, we turn complex commercial projects into successful, high-performing spaces.
Explore Our Additional Architectural Services!
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Looking to get more from your architectural design partner? Get in touch with us to learn more about the additional architectural services we offer and the diverse markets we serve. Our comprehensive offerings include:
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Value Engineering to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Sustainable Design solutions aligned with LEED certification standards.
Tenant Build-out services detailed and tailored to your space needs.
3D Renderings of high-quality to bring your vision to life before construction begins.
Whether you're planning a commercial, residential, or mixed-use project, our extended architectural services are designed to support your goals from concept to completion.
6. Additonal Services
How Our Commitment to Quality Ensures Project Success
Choosing the right partner for your ground-up or renovation project needs is crucial. Here’s why clients trust us:
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Client-Centered Approach: We prioritize your vision and actively listen to your goals. Our team is dedicated to aligning with your expectations, helping you make informed decisions that lead to successful project outcomes.
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Experience-Driven Improvements: By learning from past project experiences, we identify opportunities for improvement and apply proven solutions to optimize your future builds.
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Quality Assurance & Precision: With a strong focus on document quality assurance, we reduce RFIs and eliminate unnecessary change orders. This ensures a smooth and efficient construction process from start to close-out.
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Sustainable, Cost-Effective Strategies: As a LEED Accredited Professional, we implement eco-friendly and energy-efficient design solutions that help reduce your overall operating expenses while supporting sustainability goals.
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Partner with us to elevate your next new construction or renovation project with precision, performance, and purpose.
Experience Professional Architectural Services from Parshva Associates
We provide comprehensive architectural services tailored to meet the unique needs of every client, from small businesses to large commercial developers, offering scalable solutions that fit your project’s scope and budget. Whether you're seeking low-commitment consultation services, need professionally prepared permit documents for tenant build-outs, or require end-to-end project management from design to construction completion, our flexible service tiers—from Basic to Platinum—ensure the right level of support for your project.
BASIC
Consultation
Just getting started with your Project?
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​Our low-commitment consultation is designed to help you develop a tailored program based on your property and project needs. During the consultation, we'll assess your site and provide you with the allowable buildable square footage, an initial conceptual design, and various design options. This will give you a better understanding of your project's potential and allow you to obtain preliminary construction estimates from contractors.
PREMIUM
Permitting
Seeking assistance with Permit Documents?
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In addition to our Basic Services, we provide expert assistance in preparing design and construction documents for permit submission to the local jurisdiction. Our team ensures your project meets all regulatory requirements for a smooth approval process. Once your permit is approved, you will collaborate directly with your contractor to execute the construction phase of your project.
PLATINUM
Full Service
Ready for a Stress-free Experience?
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Experience a seamless journey with us as we manage every aspect of your project. From the initial consultation to designing and creating construction documents, handling permit and brand approvals, managing the bidding process with trusted contractors, and overseeing construction through to its completion, we ensure everything is in place. We stay with you every step of the way, all the way to final construction and opening day.