Schematic Design Services
Detailed planning for construction-ready development
What We Offer
Our schematic design services bridge the gap between initial concepts and detailed construction documents. We develop comprehensive floor plans, elevations, and sections while coordinating with structural and MEP systems to ensure buildable, cost-effective designs.
This phase establishes the project's scale, form, and relationships between spaces, providing a solid foundation for the detailed design development that follows.
Schematic Design Services
- Detailed Floor Plans: Precise room layouts and dimensions
- Elevations & Sections: Building exterior views and cut-through details
- Structural Coordination: Integration with structural engineering
- MEP Coordination: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing integration
- Area Calculations: Precise square footage and space allocations
- Parking Analysis: Parking requirements and layout optimization
- Landscape Integration: Outdoor space planning coordination
- Cost Estimation: Preliminary budget projections
Why Schematic Design Matters
- Buildable Design: Early coordination prevents issues
- Budget Control: Accurate preliminary estimates
- Regulatory Alignment: Code compliance from the start
- Team Coordination: All disciplines aligned early
- Design Refinement: Optimize before finalizing
Deliverables & Specifications
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Images | 4K (3840×2160) print + web | 6K on request |
| Revisions | 3 included | Markup tool, 12h turnaround |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, PSD, 3ds Max | See File Formats |
| Timeline | 48h avg | 72h for twilight set |
| Compliance | AIA-aligned visuals | AIA Docs • NIBS |
This Schematic Design Services scope is built for U.S. client review and investor marketing — not just pretty pixels. Every deliverable is coordinated to your CAD/BIM so it reads true in plan, section, and specification.
Our 4-Step Process
- Brief & Validation (2h): Files, intent, and deliverables lock.
- Greyscale Draft (24h): Massing, camera, daylight approval.
- Photoreal Pass (24h): Materials, entourage, lighting — 2 revision rounds.
- 4K Delivery (12h): Print/web + source, final revision.
Track progress via shared markup. Overnight U.S. timezone coverage. Learn more in Revisions & Delivery and Portfolio Case Studies.
Why Apex Architecture Inc for Schematic Design Services?
- 500+ U.S. projects — Real estate, multifamily, hospitality proof vs single-artist risk.
- BIM-ready files — Revit/SketchUp/AutoCAD per Autodesk workflow, not just images.
- 48h average — Rush 24h available, dedicated PM, not ticket queue.
- 3 revisions included — Structured markup, not endless emails.
FAQ — Schematic Design Services
External standards: AIA • USGBC LEED • Autodesk Revit
Ready for Schematic Design?
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