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You love your neighborhood, and love your house, but would like to make some changes. Perhaps a new baby is on the way, and you need more space. Or, the house is compartmentalized and dark, and you would like to open the kitchen and living areas to each other and brighten your space. You love to cook and entertain, but the kitchen hinders instead of helps and you would like to renovate it. Maybe you need some kids-only or adults-only space. You would like your house to reflect your values and personality, and you need to change it.

You’ve probably thought about this for a while, and have some ideas written down.

The more we know about your priorities, values and goals, the more we can help.

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Name(s) *

Project Address *

Phone Number(s) *

Email Address *

Additional Email address

What is the best method to contact you?

How did you hear about us? *

What about live-work-play's work caught your attention?

What are your values for this project? *

(What's important? Family, energy efficiency, beauty, etc.?)

What are your goals for this project? *

(Increasing daylight, expanding space, aging in place, etc.)

How would you like your new space to feel when it is complete?

(Cozy, open, light, casual, formal, detailed, simple, etc.)

How will you judge the success of the completed project?

Project Type *

Remodel
Addition
Backyard Cottage/DADU/ADU
New Custom Home
Kitchen or Bath Remodel

Please check all that apply and add any comments below.

Comments

Anticipated construction budget *

$200,000 - $400,000
$400,000 - $600,000
$600,000 - $800,000
$800,000 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

When would you like construction to start?

Does the construction need to end by a specific date?

Do you have a contractor in mind, or need a referral?

How many architects are you interviewing from this project? *

1
2
3
More than 3

How soon are you planning to hire a design professional? *

1-2 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
unsure

what is your top priority for design & construction out of the following: *

higher level of quality and durability
shorter length of time to complete the design & construction (speed)
lower amount of money you spend on design & construction (cost)

If you could achieve only two of the above, which would they be: *

quality and speed
quality and cost
speed and cost

Is there anything else we should know about you or your project?

Describe your current home. What do you like about it?

What do you dislike about your current home?

Are you personally drawn to a particular look or architectural style?

E.g., contemporary, traditional, industrial, bold, elegant, minimal, etc.

What kind of ideas do you have about design and / or building materials?

Are there any particular design features that are important to you? Do you have images from Houzz, Pinterest, or magazine clippings that can be sent to us via email?

Do you have any specific accessibility requirements?

For example is anyone in your family disabled or do you have any regular visitors that would have special needs?

Do you have any specific considerations toward sustainability and energy efficiency?

Is there a particular system you would like to use: i.e., solar panels, etc.?

How much time and energy would you be willing to invest to maintain your home?

Are you looking for low maintenance?

Is there anything about the site that you particularly like or dislike?

Describe your lifestyle and the kind of spaces that you need, including how much time you spend in different areas of your home, both indoors and outdoors.

For example, do you work from home, entertain often, others?

What type of entertainment systems do you require?

Music, TV, projectors, speakers throughout the house?

What type of storage do you require?

Storage for specific hobbies or passions? Large wardrobe space?

How tall are all of you?

Will you have children at home?

How many? What ages?

Will you have older parents at home?

How many?

Will you have any pets?

What kind?