SERVICES
At Half Orange, we collaborate closely with our clients to bring their visions to life. We work with architects, designers, and homeowners on diverse projects, including construction, design and build, interior design, minor renovations, kitchen and bathroom renovations, Ground-up construction, gut renovations, additions, design and fabrication of custom cabinetry and furniture, permit procurements, and post-construction services.
We believe in fostering a collaborative environment throughout the design and construction process. This interaction allows greater control over every detail, from concept to execution. Our focus goes beyond delivering a beautifully finished home; we take the time to understand our client's needs, aspirations, and lifestyles. This approach ensures that the design and finished environments will enhance future living experiences, making each project unique and customized to meet your dreams.
At Half Orange, we are passionate about our work and committed to providing a professional, transparent, and engaging process that ensures the best possible experience for our clients.
Half Orange offers à la carte tailored services, allowing you to hire us as design consultants, estimators, fabricators, construction administrators and or builders. We flourish by building meaningful, lasting connections with our clients and collaborators.
Your success is our success!
PROCESS
We emphasize transparency and collaboration with our clients. Our mission includes educating clients throughout the project, providing essential insights into design, construction, and the subsequent maintenance of their finished spaces. The guidelines outlined below serve as the foundation of our practice, ensuring a successful outcome.
The design-and-build option offers a significant advantage by allowing all participants involved in the various phases of the project to operate under a single contract. Half Orange promotes ongoing collaboration between the client and our design, building, and trades teams, which helps streamline both the design and construction processes. This approach ensures efficient planning, budgeting, project management, construction scheduling, and meticulous control over details and finishes.
The design-and-build process consists of key milestones, including project planning, design, pricing, construction, and closing. Half Orange is committed to delivering high-quality products that meet your needs while adhering to rigorous standards of professionalism, communication, and transparency.
Our design practice follows a dynamic, evolving, iterative, and sequential process, which is documented at every step and requires the client's participation and approval to advance to the next milestone.
Design phases:
• Discovery
• Concept Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documentation
• PermittingTo kick off the project effectively, we begin by engaging with the owner to clarify and fine-tune their expectations while thoroughly documenting the project scope. This phase includes a site visit and a collaborative programming meeting with the owner. During this meeting, we aim to gather valuable insights into the new spaces' desired size, functionality, and aesthetics. We encourage the owner to provide us with any existing conditions survey, site documentation, a preliminary budget, and a tentative schedule.
During the CD phase of the project, we work closely with the owner to gain a thorough understanding of their vision and create a list of objectives. Our collaboration includes familiarizing ourselves with the owner's home dynamics, sensibilities, and rituals to ensure that space, materials, color, lighting, technology, and home flow seamlessly support the future living experience. We then move on to creating plans and design options in 2-D and 3-D, which we present to the owner as a work in progress for review and approval. In parallel, we look for inspiration and references to help define the overall aesthetics, materials, and lighting. In this collaborative process, we further develop the selected concept, a style direction, and a list of structural, technological, and mechanical requirements. Our team researches relevant building codes to ensure our design is visually appealing and compliant with local regulations.
Upon selecting a design direction, the team proceeds to refine and revise the design, incorporating any requested changes that are reviewed in person and for client approval. A Structural Engineer may be engaged for an initial consultation, and additional consultants may be involved as necessary. During the Design Development (DD) phase, the project is thoroughly detailed, including elements like windows, doors, and fixtures. The team collaborates with the client to determine preliminary pricing and establish a tentative project schedule. Additionally, design boards are created to showcase colors, materials, fabrics, and finishes, providing the client with a better understanding of the aesthetics that will define the final design.
After receiving preliminary pricing, the owner may want to modify the project scope to meet budget and time constraints. The changes will be incorporated, and the final design will be detailed, specified and documented in the final construction drawing set. The project will then undergo a final review for pricing and building schedule, with construction documents being developed in accordance with local building codes and zoning ordinances.
To facilitate the successful completion of your project, we are committed to attending municipal meetings on your behalf to obtain the necessary permits. We understand that the permitting process can be complex and time-consuming, so we take on this responsibility to ensure that your project complies with all local regulations and requirements. We aim to streamline the process, minimize any potential stress, and manage any technical requests that may arise at the last minute.
Half Orange is a full-stop construction and general contracting service.
At Half Orange, we are committed to delivering high-quality construction services that exceed our clients' craftsmanship and finishing expectations. We use efficient technology and production techniques to ensure your project is completed on time and within budget. With over 20 years of proven experience and a deep understanding of materials and construction, we are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects, from building homes from the ground up to new additions, gut renovations, and general renovations. Our expertise lies in kitchen and bathroom renovations, outdoor patios, and all other home improvements.
At Half Orange, we believe in the power of collaboration. We work closely with homeowners, architects, and designers, offering our assistance from the early design stage to streamline the construction process. This collaborative approach ensures that your vision is fully realized in the final product.
Our team comprises a variety of artisans, tradespeople, and collaborators. Half Orange will assemble the appropriate team for customized fabrication and construction, ensuring your project's success.The construction industry generally has not been very proficient in developing and implementing sustainable practices. At Half Orange, we are interested in helping to preserve the environment through our work. We are introducing an environmentally conscious practice to the design and construction process. Our approach involves, when possible and in our client's interest, selecting ecologically friendly materials, using low-impact production processes, implementing low-energy consumption technology, procuring locally produced goods and services, and advocating for the use of passive net-zero energy systems. Additionally, we pay close attention to waste management and aim to reduce scrap and material waste.
Half Orange provides a comprehensive range of post-construction services designed to ensure the successful completion and maintenance of your project. This includes meticulous surveying and the preparation of detailed construction documentation that accurately reflects the final site's as-built conditions. Additionally, we offer proactive post-construction maintenance services to address any issues that may arise, ensuring the longevity and functionality of your newly completed structure.