Our Residential Architectural Services
At Keen Design Studio, we provide complete residential architectural design services — from initial consultation to construction-ready drawings and ongoing project support.
Every service is structured to ensure clarity, compliance, and design excellence.
Client Consultation
Every successful home begins with understanding. We start by discussing:
Your goals for the project
Budget considerations
Construction timeline
Scope (new home, addition, renovation, etc.)
This stage establishes a clear design direction and ensures expectations are aligned before the creative process begins.
Existing Conditions & Site Review
Before developing house design plans, we conduct a thorough evaluation of the property and site conditions.
This includes:
Reviewing zoning and municipal bylaws
Assessing site feasibility
Identifying constraints or opportunities
Confirming compliance requirements
Proper groundwork ensures the proposed design is practical, realistic, and permit-ready.
Primary Design Development
Based on the initial consultation, we prepare a preliminary architectural design solution.
You will receive:
Concept floor plans
Design layouts
Spatial arrangements
Early architectural drawings
Your feedback is incorporated through a collaborative revision process until the design reflects your vision and functional needs.
Comprehensive Architectural Drawings
Once the design is finalized, we prepare a full set of residential architectural drawings required for construction and building permit submission.
This typically includes:
Detailed floor plans
Elevations
Sections
Architectural site plans
Building loads review documentation
These construction-ready drawings provide clarity for builders and contractors while meeting municipal standards.
Permit & Required Documentation
We provide:
Digital PDF drawing packages or printed sets
Designer information sheets
All required documentation for permit submission
Our planning drawings are structured to streamline the approval process and minimize delays.
Construction Assistance
Our involvement does not end with drawing delivery.
During construction, we remain available for:
Plan clarification
Design adjustments
Additional drawing revisions
Coordination with the general contractor
This ongoing architectural support ensures the project is executed according to the original design intent.
Note: Additional fees may apply for extended construction-phase services.