Halden & Roe

Four sheets, start to finish

Architecture is easier when you know what comes next. Here is how every project moves.

Four drawing sheets in a row: a loose concept sketch, a measured elevation, a dimensioned construction drawing and the finished building, joined by a timeline with a decision point between each stage. 01 Concept 02 Design dev. 03 Constr. docs 04 Build Start Handover

Four stages · Three decisions

Sheet 00 · Index

Sheets 01–04 · The stages

One house, from first sketch to finished building

The drawing is the same building at every stage. Each sheet adds what that stage decides.

A-101 · Front elevation Morning sun Keep the maple Living faces the garden A B C L1 · 0'-0" L2 · 10'-6" Ridge · 29'-0" 32'-0" 22'-0" Standing-seam roof Cedar siding As built
Sheet
04 of 04
Stage
Build
Status
As built
Scale
1/4" = 1'-0"

  1. Sheet 01

    Concept

    We walk the site, listen, and draw options. You choose a direction.

    You receive

    • Site notes
    • 2–3 concept sketches
    • A rough budget range

    DecisionYou choose a direction.

  2. Sheet 02

    Design development

    We refine the chosen concept: plans, elevations, materials, and early coordination with engineers.

    You receive

    • A full drawing set
    • A materials palette

    DecisionYou approve before we go further.

  3. Sheet 03

    Construction documents

    We produce the detailed drawings and specifications builders use to price and permit.

    You receive

    • A permit-ready set
    • Bid documents

    DecisionYou choose a builder from the bids.

  4. Sheet 04

    Build

    We stay involved: answering builder questions, reviewing work on site, and keeping the design intact.

    You receive

    • Site visits
    • A finished building that matches the drawings

    HandoverA final walkthrough, together.

Sheet 05 · Schedule

How long it takes

Typical times for a new house in the Portland area. Additions and small fit-outs usually move faster, and permit review depends on the city or county.

01 Concept
3–6 weeks
02 Design development
6–10 weeks
03 Construction documents
8–12 weeks
·· Permit review and bids
2–4 months
04 Build
10–14 months

Typical Can run to Your decision

Sheet 06 · Questions

Before you call

How do your fees work?

We quote a fixed fee for each stage once we’ve seen the site and heard the brief, so you know what Sheet 01 costs before you commit to Sheet 02.

Do you handle the permit?

Yes. We prepare the permit set, submit it to the city or county, and answer the reviewers’ questions until it’s approved.

Can we stop after a stage?

Yes. Every sheet ends with a decision point. You can pause, change direction or stop there, and the drawings you’ve paid for are yours.

We already have a builder. Is that a problem?

Not at all. We bring them in during design development so the pricing stays realistic. If you don’t have one, we can suggest a few to bid.

How much of our time does it take?

A first meeting on site, a decision at the end of each stage, and quick answers when questions come up. We handle the rest.

  1. 01 · Line
  2. 02 · Tone
  3. 03 · Colour

Sheet 07 · Next

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