Construction

From the drawing to the finished space.

We design, budget and build with one accountable team.

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Gabriela Gálvez reviewing drawings on a construction site

01. Philosophy

Design comes first.
Then the budget.

The cost of a project is defined in the design: materials, millwork, layout, lighting and details.

A well-designed project keeps the budget under control and avoids costly improvisation during construction.

02. Process

From the first drawing to handover

Phase 1Design

01Site survey
Visit, measurements and the family’s needs.
02Concept
Moodboard, palette and reference materials.
03Layout
Space planning for every area.
043D renders
3D modeling and photorealistic renders of each area.
05Selections
Materials, furniture, lighting and decor.
06Drawings
Technical drawings and bid package.

ResultA project ready to be priced and built.

Phase 2Construction

07Budget
Detailed pricing based on the approved design.
08Procurement
Coordinated materials, furniture and orders.
09Shell works
Demolition, walls, drywall and ceilings.
10Installations
Electrical, plumbing and A/C with their specialists.
11Finishes
Flooring, wall finishes, paint and lighting.
12Millwork
Built in our own factory and installed.
13Styling
Furniture, decor and final set-up.
14Handover
Final walkthrough and a space ready to live in.

ResultThe space handed over, ready to live in.

When there are structural changes or permits, we coordinate with licensed architects and engineers.

03. Documentation

From render to drawing

The render shows how it will look. The elevation shows how it is built: dimensions, materials and details.

Bar render: dark paneling, stone island and lit artwork — 01Render · how it will look

Technical elevation of the bar cabinetry with dimensions, materials and construction notes — 02Elevation · how it is built

Bar · The Woods CE

04. Drawings

A project documented to be built

Every project we build is backed by a full set of technical drawings, space by space, before a single wall is moved.

Reflected ceiling plan

Reinforcements, structure and material changes in every ceiling.

Lighting and circuits

Fixture schedule, circuits and location in each space.

Dimensioned elevations

Measurements, materials and construction details of each piece.

Reviewing progress with the construction team

05. Control

How we control the construction

01
Phased schedule
Every phase with clear dates from day one.
02
Progress reports with photos
Know where your project stands without being there.
03
Change control
Every change is approved in writing before it is built.
04
Coordinated purchasing and deliveries
Materials and furniture arrive when the site needs them.
05
One person in charge
A single project lead, from start to finish.

Living room in shell condition with the TV unit installed

06. In phases

“Designed as a whole, built in phases.”

For clients who live in the space or are moving in soon: we design the entire project and build it in phases, without losing sight of the whole.

07. Our own factory

Born from a carpentry tradition.

HDC Studio was born from El Hijo del Carpintero. Millwork and custom furniture are produced in our own factory, which gives us control over quality, timing and finishes.

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