Our
Process
"The plan is the generator."- Le Corbusier
Whether you already own a property on the coast or are still searching for the right one, we guide you with clarity from the very first step.
Step 1.
1a. I have a property already.
1b. I do not have a property yet.
Your Shoreline Story Starts Here
I have a property
1a.
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Conversation: We learn your vision, your property, and your budget.
You receive: A clear sense of your project’s scope and next steps.
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Coastal Site Assessment:
We study your property’s flood zone, zoning, and site conditions to define exactly what can be built.
You receive: A written assessment covering zoning, flood zone, and buildable area, with a summary of your options.
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Conversation: We learn your vision, your budget, and what you hope to find on the coast.
You receive: A clear picture of what to look for in a coastal property.
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Pre-Purchase Assessment: Before you buy, we evaluate each property you’re considering for buildability, flood requirements, and design potential, so you choose with confidence.
You receive: A written evaluation of each property’s buildability, flood requirements, and design potential.
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Purchase: With a clear picture of each property, you work with your agent to secure the right one.
You receive: Confidence in your choice, with design guidance as you finalize the sale.
I am looking for a property
1b.
Tell us about your property
then, together
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Sketches and massing models explore the form of your home and how it meets the site.
You receive: Concept sketches, a physical massing model, and a preliminary site plan.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
3D models and renderings refine every space, material, and detail.
You receive: Detailed floor plans, 3D models, and renderings of your home.
PERMITTING
We navigate local, state, and flood approvals on your behalf.
You receive: Complete permit drawings and approvals from local, state, and flood authorities.
Key phases run side by side, not one after another, so your home moves from first sketch to finished residence in less time.
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FOUNDATION & FACTORY BUILD: Your foundation is installed while your home is built in the factory.
SET DAY: Your home is craned onto its foundation.
FINISHING: Modules are joined, utilities connected, and details completed.
WELCOME HOME: A final walkthrough and your keys.
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