the process
Marlene Card understands the building process behind the design. Larger projects require a collaboration of experienced consultants, trades, management and artisans. The design firm should be considered at the beginning of your project to have a well-executed plan before the build. "I would love to hear your vision. No project is too big or too small. We have design principles in place to help guide you along the way. Creating is a wonderful journey and having a professional designer by your side makes the process seamless, stress free and you might even enjoy it!"
Let's take your vision through the mc2 design process.
Watch your dreams come to life!
our process breakdown
how we collaborate
initial consultation - the vision
- Listen to client needs and desired vision
- Review existing architectural plans and assess site conditions
- Liaise with team consultants
- Establish functional and aesthetic direction
conceptual design - creating the vision
- Prepare Preliminary interior plans, elevations, sketches
- Establish colour and design direction
- Provide conceptual furniture, fixtures and equipment
- Source material and finishes
- Working with Visual Renderer for 3D imaging, if required
- Collaboration with the team
design development - the design
- Coordinate with other consultants
- Complete Partition and Reflective ceiling plan
- Source Lighting, Fixtures and Equipment
- Complete FF&E, Power and communications plans
- Complete Floor / Wall finish plan and elevations
- Develop sample presentation and specification book
- Refine the design concept for approval
construction documentation
- Final drawings with details and sections
- Final specifications and schedules
- Work with the trades, consultants for final finishes and shop drawings approvals
- Assist in preparation of tender documents if required
project administration
- Assist in selection of contractors
- Attend site meetings
- Liaise with contractors to maintain design intent
- Site inspections as required during construction phase
furniture and accents
- Select and present furniture & accents
- Procurement while keeping budget intact
- Liaise with retailers & fabricators
- Coordinate shipping and receiving
- Supervise final installation and stylize each space
- Resolve any deficiencies
The Process For
new build, home selections for residential developments
Sourcing Interior Finishes, Décor Center display and computer software set up for the H.O.M.E. (Home Options Made Easy) program.
- Coordinate with the builder, project manager and finishing trades
- Select the standard and upgrade finishes and fixtures.
- Design décor centre.
- Create E-Presentation
- Program HOME computer program
- Interior selection appointments with homeowners
- Facilitate the documents to the construction management team for installations
- Manage payment for upgrades
- Liaise with new homeowner and developer until project completion
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e-design
Let's design together remotely with mc2 E-Design Program.
We have a step by step process to bring your vision to life.
This process works great for D.I.Y interior projects. You will need to take images, measurements and basic information that we require to begin the design process. Give us your requirements, budget and overall purpose(s) for the space.
finishing
We then send you an e-design concept that includes an e-presentation with layout, images, details and our design resource list for interior finishes and furnishings as required.
execute
Execute your e-design on your own schedule with a little guidance along the way.
support
MC2 can help bring your vision to the next level with our experience and support remotely.
