Custom Architectural Design
Architectural design in Costa Rica shaped by use, climate, budget, construction and maintenance, from your initial idea to preliminary design.
What is it?
Desarrollo el anteproyecto arquitectónico desde tus necesidades, el sitio y el presupuesto objetivo. En diseño de casas u otros espacios, conecto uso, clima, construcción y mantenimiento para preparar las siguientes decisiones.
What is it for?
It helps avoid starting with a design that is disconnected from the budget, the site, or the way the project will eventually be built. This service helps organize key decisions before moving into permits, pricing, hiring, or construction.
Who is it for?
Owners and investors seeking residential architectural design or another building without a defined proposal. I develop the architecture with you before construction pricing, contractor selection or building.
When should you request it?
- You do not have a design yet.
- You have an idea to develop further.
- You need to define project scope and priorities.
- You want a design developed around a target budget.
- Have a site that requires climate-sensitive design criteria.
- You want to prepare the design for construction.
- Are about to request pricing from contractors.
- Are preparing to move into permits.
- Completed a Clear Preconstruction Roadmap and the recommendation was to start design with me.
Service Details
What is included
- Review of needs and priorities.
- Definition of the design brief and design criteria.
- Preliminary architectural program.
- Diseño y anteproyecto arquitectónico.
- Cost, climate, and constructability criteria.
- Recommendations for the next phase.
- Review sessions with the owner.
What is not included
- Construction execution.
- Specialized engineering design.
- Permit processing.
- Detailed construction budget.
- Owner’s Representation during construction.
- Contractor selection or hiring.
- Construction supervision or project direction.
Duration
2 to 12 weeks
Deliverables
The design basis, an architectural brief, the architectural proposal, design criteria and a recommended route into the next project stage.
Estimated Investment
Starting at $3.500 USD
Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ
What is the difference between Architectural Design and Architectural Design Review?
Architectural design applies when you lack a defined proposal, or when preconstruction planning supports starting a separate design phase with me.
A design review applies when you already have concepts, drawings, renderings or a proposal by another professional and need a second opinion before investing further.
¿Este servicio incluye construcción?
No. This service does not make RDJPROJECT a contractor or an executing design-build company. Design is a separate commission. For construction, I can help review budgets, compare contractor proposals or represent you from the owner's side under a separate scope.
¿Puedo contratar diseño sin hacer Ruta Clara antes?
Yes, but I do not recommend going straight into design when the scope, target budget, priorities, site constraints or contracting strategy are still unclear.
When the project is still very undefined, the healthiest step is to organize the foundation first so you do not design something that later becomes difficult to build, finance, or maintain.
Does the design include permits and engineering?
El alcance base desarrolla arquitectura y anteproyecto, no un expediente completo para construir. Las ingenierías, planos constructivos, permisos y trámites se acuerdan aparte. Solo se incluyen cuando la propuesta lo indica expresamente.
What happens after the design?
After the design, the next step may be to review the budget, prepare documents for permits, compare contractors, adjust the scope, or move into Owner’s Representation during hiring and execution.
The right decision depends on the status of the project, the target budget, and the risks identified.
Can you help me choose a contractor after the design?
Yes. That is handled as a separate scope. I can help you prepare better information, review budgets, compare proposals, and make clearer decisions before hiring.
Does this service replace Owner’s Representation?
No. Architectural Design develops the project proposal. Owner’s Representation supports decision control, payments, changes, schedule, and execution during later stages. They can connect, but they are not the same scope.
Design from a clear foundation before building
Sustainable architecture starts with site, use and upkeep. I consider orientation, natural ventilation and daylight where relevant, alongside budget, climate and the building's purpose.