hi-fi architecture — new client questionnaire

1Client Information

Client name(s)*

Email address*

Phone number

Project address / location

Project type

New Construction Renovation Extension Other

2Budget

Project budget*

What is your all-in investment number for this project?

Contractor selection

Single contractor (negotiated) Competitive bid Not sure yet

3Schedule

Ideal construction start date

Is your timing flexible?

Yes, flexible Hard deadline Somewhat

Any hard deadlines or constraints we should know about?

4Existing Documentation

Please indicate which documents you have:

Lot description / realtor plan

Yes Digital

Site survey

Yes Digital

Topographic survey

Yes Digital

Boundary survey

Yes Digital

Existing house drawings

Yes Digital

Septic plan

Yes Digital

Property deed

Yes Digital

Known development restrictions

Yes

Describe any known development restrictions:

Any other obstacles or constraints that may affect the project?

Access limitations, site contamination, special permitting, construction during occupancy, etc.

5Priority Ranking

Rank the following from 1 (most important) to 5 (least important). Each number should be used once.

High-performance buildingEnergy efficient with low utility bills

Low-carbon & non-toxicSustainable materials, low carbon footprint, healthy environment

Material qualityFinishes and craftsmanship

Project sizeYou require a minimum size overall or for specific spaces

Design or trend-forward designDo you like to push the boundaries of current design?

6Project Scope & Goals

Describe the full scope of your project*

Include everything we'll be designing together. For example, renovating a 3,000SF existing house and adding a 2,000 SF addition with a two-car garage and in-ground pool.

What are your project goals? What do you hope to achieve?

What matters most to you about this project...

What does success look like when this project is complete?

Think beyond the physical — how will your life be different?

7Program

What spaces and rooms are you hoping to include?

e.g. mudroom, formal dining room, 4 ensuite bedrooms, etc.

Which of these rooms should be adjacent?

e.g. den next to guest bedrooms, etc.

Any room with an unusual size?

e.g. art studio space should be 500 SF, etc.

Any room with unusual uses?

e.g. room for growing herbs, wheelchair accessible bathroom, etc.

8Flow

How do you envision your day to day in your new space?

For example, live and work everyday in this space.

Where do you spend the most time?

Any special daily rituals?

e.g. coffee in the morning sun

Do you like to spend your time around other people or solo?

Around other people Solo A mix of both

9Style & Inspiration

Do you have stylistic preferences or inspirations?

Architectural styles, materials, moods, references, Instagram accounts, projects you admire.

Non-negotiables — things you absolutely must or must not have

10Site & Land

What makes this site special to you?

How do you envision the project relating to its site?

Does it sit above it, nestle into it, or a combination?

Significant features to orient toward or away from?

Views, water, trees, neighbors, sun path, prevailing winds.

Interior spaces with important connections to exterior views or areas?

Transition areas between house and site

Decks, terraces, covered porches, breezeways, garden rooms.

Significant outdoor spaces or activities to plan for

How do you envision arriving at your home?

Describe the approach, entry sequence, and first impression.

11Vehicles & Parking

Number of vehicles

Parking preference

Enclosed garage Carport Open parking

How should vehicles be presented at the home?

Hidden — tucked away On display Indifferent

Any site access constraints?

12Landscape & Gardens

Garden or landscape requirements

Will a landscape architect be involved?

Yes, already engaged Planning to engage No

13Anything else?

Is there anything else we should know before we begin?

Concerns, constraints, inspirations, fears about the process, or anything else on your mind.

New Client Questionnaire