Welcome To Mark Nelson Design

“In Architecture, as in all other Operative Arts, the end must direct the Operation. The end is to build well. Well-building hath three conditions: Commodity, Firmness, and Delight.” – Sir Henry Wotton, 1642

Part of that delight is often choosing spectacular settings in which to build. More often, the setting is less than stellar, but the need is still for comfort, delight and peace of mind. Mark’s path has led him to create designs as though each space is a personal statement for those who use them. His purpose is to give each client the peace of mind that a masterful design and attentive service can provide. Mark’s clients know that they can trust him to guide them to the most appropriate response for their current and future needs.

Services

Design Consulting

As a licensed professional, Mark is able to offer Design Consultation for New Construction, Remodeling and Tenant Finish-out, and Restoration and Historical property Documentation.

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Project Design Management

As a Project Manager, Mark can help negotiate the multiple relationships within any project—whether with clients, other design team members, and contractors —and function as the hub of a project to ensure a harmonious process and a successful outcome.

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Process

  • Schematic Design
  • Design Development
  • Contract Documents
  • Construction Phase

In the Schematic Design stage, Mark will research zoning and building codes and ordinances, participate in design meetings with you, coordinate with other consultants and/or your Contractor and Subs and conduct the tasks necessary to establish preliminary sketch layouts showing the new configuration of the spaces for your review and approval. He will need to take some additional measurements of the existing house to create base plans and elevations to work from. Mark will then work with you to establish a functional and aesthetic concept that may then be used to obtain preliminary pricing from your preferred builder and request approvals from any design review committee.

During this phase Mark will: Refine and further develop overall design direction; Refine architectural space plans to be used as base plans or incorporated in other consultant work; Create preliminary reflected ceiling plans and power/lighting layouts; Coordinate with other consultants for budgeting and construction issues; Coordinate with contractors to place orders for long lead items; Consult with you to specify large appliances, fixtures and built-ins that will impact the layout and budget

During this phase Mark will finalize and create drawings for issue to the contractor for permitting, including: Demolition plan; Dimensioned architectural floor plans; Electrical and lighting plans and schedules; Exterior elevations; Typical wall sections and details; Site plan and general specifications; Third party energy efficiency calculations/specifications; Coordinate framing/structural foundation plans

At your request, Mark will continue monitoring the progress of the work as it is under construction, in order to ensure the level of quality, adherence to budget and design intent. Services he offers during the construction phase include: Visit the jobsite regularly to review and record progress of work; Communicate and coordinate with you, the builder and other consultants as necessary to ensure correct interpretation and implementation of the contract documents; Attend GC meetings or site visits as reasonably requested by the client; Participate in teleconference calls; Review and process GC submittals for specified items in all areas of the scope of work; Coordinate changes or revisions to the design based on field conditions; Provide additional millwork and detail drawings on request; Review and approve pay applications from the contractor

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Mark creates designs as though each space is a personal statement for those who use them. His purpose is to give each client the peace of mind that a masterful design and attentive service can provide. Mark’s clients know that they can trust him to guide them to the most appropriate response for their current and future needs.

Get in Touch

Villa Barmann
Fort Worth, Texas

Phone:214.732.8037
Fax:817.926.0476
Email:mark@mnelsondesign.com
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