Custom Home Design


Hajek & Associates strives to offer the best in authentic European-style custom home design. Our philosophy is the equal importance of both - form and function. We believe each home can be functional as well as exceptionally beautiful. Our designers will work with you to create a unique home that reflects your lifestyle and personality. Whether it is a 1,000sf cottage or a 10,000sf mansion, it will be of unparalleled quality. We especially focus on the relationship of the home to it's surroundings - taking advantage of any views and other natural features as much as possible. We pay very close attention to detail, proportion, and scale to create homes that have their own exceptional style and character.
Our design process can as flexible as you would like it to be and can be customized to your specific needs. You may choose our "Basic Design Services", "Complete Design Services", or anywhere in between...
Basic Design Services... This program is recommended for home builders or customers familiar with the home design/build process. It is also ideal for speculative projects. Pricing starts around $1.60 per square foot of the total building area.	* * * * * * * *	Complete Design Services... This program is recommended for custom projects with higher level of detail. It is ideal for customer looking for one firm to handle all aspects of the design - including surveying, engineering and other services. Pricing starts around 3% of the total investment. (depending on the actual services included)

The Programming Phase This is the first and probably the most important phase of the design process. During this stage we will gather all necessary information necessary for the design of your home. We encourage you to come to this meeting well prepared with any design requirements. These are, for example, the approximate size of the home, the number of rooms and how they relate to each other, any visual references as well as the description of your site. The homeowner is responsible for providing us with surveys, deed restrictions and architectural committee requirements (if any).	* * * * * * * * * * * * *	The Programming Phase This is the first and probably the most important phase of the design process. During this stage we will gather all necessary information necessary for the design of your home. We encourage you to come to this meeting well prepared with any design requirements. These are, for example, the approximate size of the home, the number of rooms and how they relate to each other, any visual references as well as the description of your site. We will obtain all necessary surveys, deed restrictions and any architectural committee requirements (if any).

The Design Phase During this phase the designer will prepare rough sketches of floor plan(s), elevation(s) and site plan based on the information gathered during the previous phase.	* * * * * * * *	The Design Phase During this phase the designer will prepare rough sketches of floor plan(s), elevation(s) and site plan based on the information gathered during the previous phase. If requested by the owner, or required by an architectural committee, we will prepare additional sketches of the rear and side elevations as well as any additional details.

The Design Development Phase Upon approval of the sketches we will then generate CAD drawings depicting the floor plan(s), all elevations and a site plan. These drawings will significantly increase the precision for any necessary fine-tuning.	* * * * * * * *	The Design Development Phase Upon approval of the sketches we will then generate CAD drawings depicting the floor plan(s), all elevations and a site plan. These drawings will significantly increase the precision for any necessary fine-tuning. A 3D model of the exterior of the home will be constructed as well for better understanding of the design.

The Construction Documents Phase Additional details (e.g. finishes, cabinetry, electrical, etc.) are addressed and the final construction documents are created during this phase. A complete set of plans will include all details standard for a so called "Builder Set"	* * * * * * *	The Construction Documents Phase Additional details (e.g. finishes, cabinetry, electrical, etc.) are addressed and the final construction documents are created during this phase. A complete set of plans will include all details standard for a so called "Architectural Set"

The Engineering Phase Files in CAD or PDF format can be submitted to engineering or other companies as requested by the homeowner.	* * * *	The Engineering Phase Engineered foundation and framing plans will be prepared by a Texas licensed engineer during this stage.

Please contact us to start designing your home or to obtain more information.
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