Elevations

So we met with the architect for the first look at the elevation drawings. Generally we were excited but didn't expect much as this was a first pass. Our reaction - B L A H H H. Well I get it's back to the drawing board. We were a bit taken aback.


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Meeting the Architect

So we've met with the architect twice and the process has been smooth so far. (Except for his comment to go ahead and just cut down the tree - which won't be happening) He did ask how many years we've been working on these plans and all we could do was laugh. We've gotten two sets of plans and tweaked them a bit. Of course the square footage increased but we maintained the overall feel adding just a small overhang in the bathroom. This gave the study a bit more breathing room. On the first floor we gained a better setup for the pantry and a bit more room in the living. The architect is still working on getting some layout issues in the kitchen fixed.

We visit the lot frequently as the new house next door is really getting close to completion. This will help determine the orientation of our home. We're still struggling with that and the electrical issues that come up with both options.

With the interior shaping up, the architect will begin sketching out options for the elevations. It will be interesting to see what he comes up with.


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Contract signed

So today was the day we signed the contract. The process is officially started. We meet with the architect in early January. Exciting stuff!


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It begins, well not really....but almost!

So today we actually met with the builder, for real. We've met previously, but this was the final meeting to decide that we are ready and get some big questions answered. Talk about exciting! We can't wait to get this started, but we were sure NOT to bring along the checkbook to this meeting. Lots of questions got answered - he put us at ease on several issues - but of course a few more have popped up. The next step (after writing the check LOL) is setting up a meeting with the architect. We're lucky that we have such a detailed vision for this home. That comes from walking through what seems like 100 townhomes over the past couple of years. It should give him a clear sense of what we want. The builder will also take the core samples for the foundation. Cool stuff.

This blog is mainly for us. To help document this big step and adventure we're about to begin. (Although it hardly seems like beginning since the planning started over a year ago!) I'll try and throw in some pics of the process over time. We'll celebrate our successes and hopefully not encounter too many frustrations.