Our Process
How We Work With You
Our Services
Before anything gets designed, we take time to understand what you actually need. We ask questions, listen carefully, and help you think through your goals, your budget, and what's realistic given your site and local regulations. This early work saves time and money later, and it sets the whole project on solid footing.
Space Planning
Once we understand the goals, we start sketching. Floor plan studies help you see how spaces relate to each other, how much room you actually need, and what the project will feel like to move through. These early plans are simple and easy to react to — that's the point.
Master Planning
For larger or longer-horizon projects, we develop a master plan that maps out the full picture. This includes phasing, long-term budgeting, and how future growth fits within the site. It's a roadmap that keeps decisions coordinated over time, even when construction happens in stages.
Design
This is where the project takes shape. We study the overall form, materials, and character of the building, working through options with you until the direction feels right. We typically produce renderings and visual walkthroughs that make the design easy to understand and share with others, including boards, donors, or approving bodies.
Permit Drawings
Turning a design into a permitted set of drawings is a process we know well. We coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and other engineers as needed to produce a complete, code-compliant drawing set. Our experience with local jurisdictions means we know what reviewers are looking for and how to keep things moving.
Bidding Support
When it's time to select a contractor, we help you navigate the process. We issue the project documents to qualified contractors, field their questions, and help you evaluate bids side by side. Price matters, but so does experience and fit — we help you make a confident choice.
Construction Administration
Our involvement doesn't stop when construction starts. We make regular site visits, review contractor submittals, respond to field questions, and track the work against the contract documents. If something comes up — and something always does — we're there to work through it with you and the contractor. Our goal is that what gets built matches what was designed.
Every project starts with a conversation. Whether you're adding on to an existing building, starting from scratch, or just trying to figure out if a project is even feasible, we meet you where you are. Our job is to make the process clear, manageable, and, as much as possible, enjoyable.
We handle projects of all sizes. A small interior renovation and a multi-phase campus master plan get the same attention to detail and the same direct line to our team.
What People Are Saying
"Creative, functional and practical. A very thorough flow from start to finish, hard to find this combination in the everyday flow of a project. Conception to fruition dealing Sandbar was exceptional."
— Mark Quattrochi
"Fantastic architect who knows the ins and outs of commercial projects! Their team knows the building code inside and out and they ended up saving us thousands since they caught numerous issues our old architect missed. A+!!!"
— Zachary Rose
“We have worked with Sandbar on a number of projects including corporate office, religious, hospitality and healthcare. They are very knowledgeable, team oriented, and customer focused. We always look forward to opportunities to work together.”
— Ted Walker
"This company is amazing. Very easy to work with."
— JoAnn Hebblewhite
"[Blue Palm Construction & Development] had the privilege of working hand in hand with Sandbar Architecture and Daniel on a $10 million project, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Daniel and the Sandbar team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, communication, attention to detail, and a true commitment to the success of the project. Their architectural design and engineering services excelled, providing innovative, practical, and well-coordinated solutions that allowed the construction team to execute the project efficiently and to a high standard.
The collaboration between Sandbar Architecture and Blue Palm Construction & Development was a major factor in successfully completing the project and delivering an excellent final product for the client. Daniel was responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, and his ability to coordinate design and engineering requirements with the realities of construction made the entire process smoother. Blue Palm Construction & Development highly recommends Sandbar Architecture to any owner, developer, or contractor looking for an exceptional architectural and engineering partner. Five stars without hesitation—we look forward to working with them again.."
— Blue Palm Construction & Development
“Sandbar Architecture was easy to work with, extremely professional, and designed a large covered space for our patio at the distillery that is beautiful and extremely durable. We wholeheartedly recommend them!”
— Lisa Butler
“Our construction company, The Jones Crew Builders, have worked with Daniel Edgell for the past 3 years. Daniel is professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic thru the entire design build process. He provides a first class service that we would highly recommend.”
—Tamara Jones