WHY USE OBSIDIAN DESIGN VS. DESIGN BUILD FIRM OR ARCHITECT?
OBSIDIAN DESIGN:
Chelsea Rodgers has 10 years
experience in interior design
Bruce Rodgers has 40 years of experience in design, graphics, branding and illustration
Obsidian Design has hundreds of connections to the exact specialist you need for the job
Our response time is quick
We are playful and fun to work with
Obsidian is well-versed in international building codes/ADA requirements
We have good relationships with the permitting departments in Oregon and Washington. This ensures we can get permits in a timely manner
We move fast and can get the job done for you quickly
We are a checks and balances team with the contractor to catch discrepancies or challenges ahead of time to minimize change orders
DESIGN/BUILD OR ARCHITECTURE FIRM:
Often charge more on construction to make up for the design part of the project
Some Design/Build firms may not specialize in highly detailed projects or offer a creative solution since they are often more construction based
Connections might be limited which can lead to costly change orders or build outs
At large architectural firms smaller projects may move more slowly because larger projects get more attention
Larger firm’s response times may be longer because they will have to get answers from the higher ups
Many larger firms are not as well versed in the permit process for smaller build outs and this can cause a delay