Working Together: Architect + Interior Designer

05 Apr Working Together: Architect + Interior Designer

Hey Friends!

As an architecture office we pretty much always have to be in communication with consultants to make sure the functionality of the project doesn’t disrupt the design. Whether it’s figuring out the best location for ductwork to run or resizing structural elements to fit the space, we have to work together! Especially when projects are on a fast-track timeline, things can easily get missed which means redoing work that has already been done and more cost.. no thank you! This is why documentation is so important and good communication is key to having any job run as smooth as possible!

Below is a quick example of how checking things can save time and headaches later in the project!

We are currently working with the brilliant Eric Hughes on a project and the client wanted to use a furniture piece and retrofit it to become a bathroom vanity. Our office was given the sink and faucet specifications before the vanity dimensions.

Once the furniture piece was found and purchased, it was sent to the woodworker to be altered to function as a vanity. I knew there would be a 3/4″ backing added increasing the depth.

After receiving the dimensions of the vanity, that’s when I decided to lay it out to confirm the new depth, plumbing fixtures and backsplash would work.

Since this got worked out now, the cabinet alterations can be dealt with now for a smoother installation process in the future! Working together is working better!