FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: ARCHITECTURE

What We Do Best

Studio TJP pairs deep knowledge of architectural history with mastery of modern building methods and materials to create sustainable, lasting work. We help clients leverage historic insight and forward-looking innovation to produce thoughtful, site responsive designs that honor the environment.

We’re your team: a principal architect leads your project supported by our dedicated design staff.

Visualing Your Design — Craft Meets Technology

We take projects from initial hand drawn sketches to 3D models, quickly showing alternative layouts and design adjustments. Our 3-D modeling method shortens the time between initial design to construction documentation and project completion.

Architectural Design & Building Process

We guide projects from inception to completion, collaborating with clients, contractors, consultants, craftspeople, and artisans to create memorable residential and commercial buildings.

Project scope

Initial consultation to understand your needs

Develop project scope, timeline, and budget

Sign letter of agreement

Project design

Develop design concept and execute contract

Prepare and refine construction drawings with detailed documentation
Obtain a building permit

Project construction

Assist in contractor selection
Provide ongoing client and contractor support
Address applications for payment, manage requests for information, and change orders

Selecting a Contractor

If you have a preferred contractor or builder, we’ll coordinate with them. If not, we’ll provide a vetted list of Pacific Northwest builders with strong track records and assist with bidding and negotiation.

Fees — Clear, Predictable, Client-focused

We base fees on your project’s scope and the expertise needed to deliver it—so you get the right level of service without surprises.

New home: typically, 8–12% of construction cost

Home remodel: typically, 10–15% of construction cost

Common fee formats: percentage of construction cost or time-and materials based on a transparent fee estimate

If project decisions change the scope, we’ll discuss and agree on any fee adjustments

Getting Started

Letter of Agreement: initial payment is approximately 20% of the total architectural fee

Contract

After schematic design, a standard American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract to define scope, schedule, and responsibilities so everyone is protected and aligned

Project Timeline

Timelines depend on project size and scope. Small residential remodels often take a few months for design; larger projects require more time. We’ll define the scope with you early on and then provide a clear, customized schedule outlining key milestones and an estimated timeline for your construction completion date.

Geographical Areas Served

We serve all of Washington state. As NCARB certified architects, we can obtain licenses in most of the United States of America. We have completed project in Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Maryland, Texas and even British Columbia, Canada.