Elevating Spaces Through Craftsmanship and Design

We are dedicated to crafting efficient and feasible designs that harmonize cost, constructability, performance, and aesthetic appeal across a diverse spectrum of project types.

ZANE JOHNSON ARCHITECTURE, founded in 2022 as a boutique architectural firm, provides comprehensive design services in partnership with our build partner, The Grant Company Inc. As a design partner, we strive to deliver honesty and clarity to the design process. Our primary goal is to understand what your program needs are and how best to bring them to life. Our commitment lies in creating enduring designs that resonate with a profound sense of place and purpose.

Design Services

  • Evaluate and select the most suitable location for a project based on factors like geography, zoning, infrastructure, and cost. This crucial decision ensures that the chosen site aligns with project goals, optimizes functionality, and minimizes potential risks.

  • Identify and outline project requirements and objectives before design starts. It involves gathering details about space needs, user functions, and constraints to create a well-informed foundation for the architectural design.

  • Develop preliminary drawings and plans to establish the basic layout and spatial organization of a project during this phase. Conceptualize the building’s overall form, functional areas, and flow, setting a foundation for further refinement and detailed design development.

  • Refine and detail the project's concepts during this phase by creating more precise drawings and specifications, including structural, mechanical, and material details. This process clarifies and finalizes the design before preparing the construction documents.

  • Secure the necessary approvals and permissions from local authorities to ensure the project complies with building codes, zoning laws, and other regulations before beginning construction. Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and written instructions to guide the construction process, outlining materials, techniques, and standards to be used.

  • Oversee the construction process to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards. Review the contractor’s work, manage any changes or issues, and ensure compliance with the construction documents.

Additional Services

  • Deliver expert guidance to ensure that a project's processes and deliverables meet established quality standards. Emphasize Quality Assurance to refine and validate the overall process for effectiveness, and implement Quality Control to inspect and test deliverables, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations from the desired quality.

  • Enhance the value of a project by analyzing its functions and costs. Use Value Analysis to identify and eliminate unnecessary expenses while preserving or improving functionality and quality, and apply Value Engineering to systematically optimize project functions and reduce costs without compromising performance or quality.

  • Craft intricate 3D digital models and produce vivid, lifelike images or animations. Employ advanced software to design virtual structures, products, or scenes, and generate high-quality renderings that provide a realistic preview of the final outcome.

  • Coordinate and oversee all aspects of a construction project from inception to completion. Plan, organize, and manage resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure the project meets its goals, complies with regulations, and is delivered on time and within budget. Handle stakeholder communication, risk management, and quality control to ensure smooth execution and successful delivery.

  • Provide guidance on land use, zoning, and building codes to ensure your development project complies with local regulations. Navigate property utilization rules, zoning classifications, and construction standards to secure necessary approvals and meet safety and quality requirements.

  • Conduct studies to assess the practicality and viability of your proposed architectural project. Evaluate site conditions, financial implications, regulatory requirements, and design constraints to determine if the project is achievable within budget and other constraints.

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