Short Form Questionnaire:
If you would like to submit a quick wish list to Luxury Architecture Design for preliminary
discussion and proposal submittal, this short form has merit. The process and results may be
completely unconventional. You may wish to:
1-Describe a short hand listing;
2-Submit a simple outline alone;
3-Fill in the Questionnaire.
This may take the following sample narratives:
Sample Narrative -1
Sample Narrative-2
Sample Narrative-3:
If a short order description suits you, then write freely (space provided below) as little or as
much as you wish.
Often a client will approach Luxury Architecture Design who is specializing in verity of
styles. So he/she might be completely open-minded and wish the artist to create a home
without precedent, and do not bind the designer to anything but a minimal description of your
needs. Or in some cases the clients wants to actively participate in the process but still open-
minded to alternatives that makes the project better. We like to work with both way
productively.
A work of art can be a result of various processes that need not have a linear path. To break
out of convention think laterally. If you wish to expand the program and are quite specific
about your intended results, then turn to “Creating the Vision”, where you are guided from
generality to rather specific arrangements of space, circulation, plan layout, etc. and room
sizes. Add as much information to the brief as needed.
There are several levels of detail to be addressed. This questionnaire attempts to elicit the
first basic response, challenge preconceptions, question motives, etc. and mold the intention
to the point of allowing estimates to be made, a budget established.
Good luck and have a wonderful time. This is the most enjoyable part of the design process. If
you do your homework right and are prepared for the construction part, then you will anticipate
the grand finish eagerly and contribute positively with understanding at each step.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Luxury Architecture Design
Call us at: 480 588 5888 or 602 841 2000 or 480 730 8000.
Web : www.luxuryarchitecturedesign.com
email: joseph@LuxuryArchitectureDesign.com
NAME: __________________________ PHONE: ________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________
1. I / we plan to build a custom home ___ for myself / ourselves, or ___ speculatively.
2. I plan to build on a:
3. I do not have a site purchased. Please design a Dream Home for me per the specifications
outlined herein.
I have purchased a lot.
4. I will be building in a deed-restricted community. (yes/ no). If yes, supply complete
architectural design guidelines and covenants.
5. I will / will not be using my engineers, interior designer. If yes please submit their
information.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
6. The site vegetation and topography can be described as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Please submit to us a Survey plan and tree survey if site purchased.
7. The surrounding area and immediate lots to left and right and across the street are
described as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Supply photographs as deemed necessary.
8. My approximate budget per square foot of conditioned space (measured to outside of
bearing wall) is approximately $____/ SF, or maximum budget of $_________ for house
construction alone.
9. The style of home I would like can best be described as:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Share the copies of any study photos, drawings, plans, etc. on file or from scrapbook.
10. I like / do not like symmetry in my plans or elevations. (circle one and describe)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
11. The total area of conditioned space I wish to achieve is between ________ SF,
and ________ SF.
12. The total number of bedrooms is ____
. The total number of baths is ____
. I wish to have the following rooms (circle Y for yes or N for no), with approximate sizes
indicated in length and width and a short description of each with Y/N.
Living______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Y/N. Formal
Dining______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Y/N. Family
Room______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Y/N. Library/
Den________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Describe all other rooms (bedrooms, garages, storage, exercise, guest, etc.) desired with
approximate size and description of each: (add pages if necessary)
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13. I prefer a:
14. I would like the following rooms arranged on the first level and the remainder upstairs.
___________________________________________________________________________
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15. The following spaces must be placed close to each other:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
16. I do / do not wish to have step-downs or level changes, or only in the following areas
(explain).
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
17. The following activities will take place outside: (example: pool, decks, gazebos, boat dock,
tennis, etc.)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
18. I would like the following rooms/spaces oriented to specific views or placed per compass
direction as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
19. The first floor height should be at least ___ ft., and not to exceed ___ ft. I want the second
floor height to beat least ___ ft., and not to exceed ___ ft.
20. The driveway approach will be: (example: circular drive, inside load or setback side load
drive, center approach, rear approach, etc)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
21. Number of cars to be garaged _________ Porte Cochere? _______
22. I would like the perimeter wall of the house to be constructed of ____________________
(example, wood and brick, block and stucco, steel, rammed earth, etc.), and be
approximately ____inch thick.
23. I want a:
24. I like
25. The perimeter plan geometry should be:
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
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If you would like to submit a quick wish list to Luxury Architecture Design for preliminary
discussion and proposal submittal, this short form has merit. The process and results may be
completely unconventional. You may wish to:
1-Describe a short hand listing;
2-Submit a simple outline alone;
3-Fill in the Questionnaire.
This may take the following sample narratives:
Sample Narrative -1
- We would like Luxury Architecture Design to create:
- A comfortable contemporary, or transitional;
- Home for a family of five.
- Each bedroom should have a separate bath.
- There should be a library and an art studio.
- We only need one living area, perhaps a great room.
- A combination kitchen/ dining would work fine.
- We would like plenty of storage.
- A one-story plan is preferable.
- We would like to take advantage of the views and topography, maybe a slight multilevel
would - work since we are building on a sloping site.
- We are not sure about style.
- We need no more than 4,500 SF of livable space. Our budget is about $150/ SF.
- We like hardwood floors and marble tops, open flowing spaces, but no period detail.
Sample Narrative-2
- I am thinking about 15,000 SF,
- 8 bedrooms each with bath, formal living/ dining, two studies.
- It should be grand with a single winding stair in the foyer, maybe double.
- Master suite should be up with a second remote guest.
- Outside detached guest house, 6 car garage, and an antique showroom.
- Kitchen should not be open to any formal rooms.
- An elevator would be nice.
- It’s a rather compact lot; can we have a three level scheme?
- A Renaissance French design is preferred to the Italianate.
- We would like all the formal rooms to have high-crown moldings.
- There should be period detail throughout the garden area should be arranged as
parterres, we wish an enclosed swimming pool. No ramps. - A billiard or gentleman’s retreat would be nice.
- Do separate children and guest suites from the Master towers, turrets, and French
limestone with detailing around all windows and doors. - I guess that is a bit more Noe-classical than renaissance, isn’t it ?.
- Our budget can take in up to $500/ SF.
- Could you work in some type of rotunda or grand vault in the ballroom.
Sample Narrative-3:
- We have this beautiful site on the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains.
- There are practically 360-degree views.
- There will be two of us; we only need one or two extra bedrooms.
- I am an attorney, my husband is a real estate appraiser.
- We like modern art, Rothko’s work appeals to us; we have a large art collection.
- We travel extensively. We both exercise outdoors, but will need an indoor area in the
winter. - We want something unique, not traditional. Our budget is flexible. Security is an issue.
- We are extremely environmentally conscious; aren’t there materials we can use inside
that are - non-toxic, etc?
If a short order description suits you, then write freely (space provided below) as little or as
much as you wish.
Often a client will approach Luxury Architecture Design who is specializing in verity of
styles. So he/she might be completely open-minded and wish the artist to create a home
without precedent, and do not bind the designer to anything but a minimal description of your
needs. Or in some cases the clients wants to actively participate in the process but still open-
minded to alternatives that makes the project better. We like to work with both way
productively.
A work of art can be a result of various processes that need not have a linear path. To break
out of convention think laterally. If you wish to expand the program and are quite specific
about your intended results, then turn to “Creating the Vision”, where you are guided from
generality to rather specific arrangements of space, circulation, plan layout, etc. and room
sizes. Add as much information to the brief as needed.
There are several levels of detail to be addressed. This questionnaire attempts to elicit the
first basic response, challenge preconceptions, question motives, etc. and mold the intention
to the point of allowing estimates to be made, a budget established.
Good luck and have a wonderful time. This is the most enjoyable part of the design process. If
you do your homework right and are prepared for the construction part, then you will anticipate
the grand finish eagerly and contribute positively with understanding at each step.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Luxury Architecture Design
Call us at: 480 588 5888 or 602 841 2000 or 480 730 8000.
Web : www.luxuryarchitecturedesign.com
email: joseph@LuxuryArchitectureDesign.com
NAME: __________________________ PHONE: ________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________
1. I / we plan to build a custom home ___ for myself / ourselves, or ___ speculatively.
2. I plan to build on a:
- flat ,
- sloping ,
- irregular site.
3. I do not have a site purchased. Please design a Dream Home for me per the specifications
outlined herein.
I have purchased a lot.
4. I will be building in a deed-restricted community. (yes/ no). If yes, supply complete
architectural design guidelines and covenants.
5. I will / will not be using my engineers, interior designer. If yes please submit their
information.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
6. The site vegetation and topography can be described as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Please submit to us a Survey plan and tree survey if site purchased.
7. The surrounding area and immediate lots to left and right and across the street are
described as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Supply photographs as deemed necessary.
8. My approximate budget per square foot of conditioned space (measured to outside of
bearing wall) is approximately $____/ SF, or maximum budget of $_________ for house
construction alone.
9. The style of home I would like can best be described as:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Share the copies of any study photos, drawings, plans, etc. on file or from scrapbook.
10. I like / do not like symmetry in my plans or elevations. (circle one and describe)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
11. The total area of conditioned space I wish to achieve is between ________ SF,
and ________ SF.
12. The total number of bedrooms is ____
. The total number of baths is ____
. I wish to have the following rooms (circle Y for yes or N for no), with approximate sizes
indicated in length and width and a short description of each with Y/N.
Living______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Y/N. Formal
Dining______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Y/N. Family
Room______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Y/N. Library/
Den________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Describe all other rooms (bedrooms, garages, storage, exercise, guest, etc.) desired with
approximate size and description of each: (add pages if necessary)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
13. I prefer a:
- formal plan.
- informal plan.
14. I would like the following rooms arranged on the first level and the remainder upstairs.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
15. The following spaces must be placed close to each other:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
16. I do / do not wish to have step-downs or level changes, or only in the following areas
(explain).
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
17. The following activities will take place outside: (example: pool, decks, gazebos, boat dock,
tennis, etc.)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
18. I would like the following rooms/spaces oriented to specific views or placed per compass
direction as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
19. The first floor height should be at least ___ ft., and not to exceed ___ ft. I want the second
floor height to beat least ___ ft., and not to exceed ___ ft.
20. The driveway approach will be: (example: circular drive, inside load or setback side load
drive, center approach, rear approach, etc)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
21. Number of cars to be garaged _________ Porte Cochere? _______
22. I would like the perimeter wall of the house to be constructed of ____________________
(example, wood and brick, block and stucco, steel, rammed earth, etc.), and be
approximately ____inch thick.
23. I want a:
- Full partial;
- No basement.
24. I like
- Irregular roof lines;
- regular roof lines.
25. The perimeter plan geometry should be:
- Regular rectangular geometry with minimum wall projections)
- Medium Irregular plan with meandering exterior walls, to offer the best views, orientation
to natural features, topography, vegetation, sun angle, etc.)___ - Complex highly irregular plan with many angles and/or curving walls inside and out.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
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Design
Provide our clients with
the finest Architectural
and interior design from:
cottages to mansion
or commercial in the
richest variety of styles
from;
- Contemporary,
- Transitional and
- Traditional
- Tuscany,
- Mediterranean,
- Spanish colonial,
- Southwest,
- Victorian,
- Georgian...etc.