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Why the need for professional drafting: Drafting a kitchen renovation is essential to turn ideas into a tangible and functional layout. Professional drafting is important for a Kitchen Renovation for the following reasons: Accurate Visualization: Drafts provide a clear visual representation, allowing you to see how materials, colors, and cabinets will look together before construction begins. Optimal Functionality: Drawings allow for the planning of the "work triangle" (sin

Renovating existing spaces, whether a house, apartment, office, or religious facility, is always a unique experience. Owners, design professionals, and contractors typically aim to create an environment that is both functional and visually appealing. Residential Kitchen Renovations. Professional drafting plays a vital role in residential kitchen renovations. Homeowners will live with the results for many years, so design errors, such as incorrect dimensions or elevations can

EXISTING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN . Another critical area to be surveyed and documented is the ceiling. The components of the ceiling include: The ceiling itself which is usually made of painted gypsum board or plaster. the issue with this type of ceiling in houses that it is usually fastened to a wood joists, but what is the wood joist? Wood joists or floor joists when supporting floors and some times is called ceiling joist when sup

EXISTING FLOOR PLAN WITH MILLWORK AND EQUIPMENT . The next step of documenting the existing conditions is to document the following: · Existing casework/ millwork including base cabinets, upper cabinets counter tops. It is very important to know if the existing casework will remain or will be removed. · Location, dimensions and type of existing sink because the sink usually has a fixed drain connected to the house main sewer line and vent pipe t

EXIST NORTH ELEVATION EXIST EAST ELEVATION EXIST SOUTH ELEVATION EXIST WEST ELEVATION EXISTING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS . Interior elevations serve as an essential tool for communication among the owner, architect, and contractor. They enable the architect to effectively convey their design concept to both the owner and the contractor. For the owner and contractor, interior elevations provide a clear understanding

EXISTING ELEVATION LEGEND

DEMOLITION WORK: The demolition work is very important phase because if the item is not marked to be removed, the contractor will ask for additional service which will increase the construction cost that could be avoided if well documented. Usually demolition work is expressed in demolition plan and demolition key notes. The demolition plan shows the following: Items which will remain such as walls, doors, windows, casework, plumbing fixtures, equipment, base board and electr

The Proposed Design Schematic Phase: The proposed design at schematic stage, will be: A diagrammatic plans showing what will stay, what will be removed and the new stuff. This diagrams should be simple and clear. Elevations showing the intent of the design. Pictures of the products that will be used and relate it to the elevations.

CONSTRUCTION PLAN CONSTRUCTION KEY NOTE LEGEND & SYMBOLS CONSTRUCTION WORK: The construction phase is crucial, as the plans depicted in the drawings will be realized in the actual build. Any errors in these plans can result in long-term consequences for the homeowner or incur additional costs for rectification. Typically, construction work is detailed in the construction plan and construction key notes. The construction pl

DINING ROOM ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION LEGEND & SYMBOLS ELEVATION Interior Elevations: Interior elevations provide a view of walls and cabinets as s

4 DRAWERS CABINET WOVEN BASKET TRASH CABINET AT DINING ROOM CABINET CABINET CAT FEEDING STATION CABINET TALL CABINET AT DINING ROOM Cabinets Details: On this drawing, the following will be shown: The cabinets details on a large scale either 1 1/2" = 1'-0" or 3" =1'-0". The details wi

PLAN DETAIL AT CAT FEEDING SECTION AT QUATZ LEEDGS COUNTER EDGE W/ BRACKET STATION AND OPEN SHELF CABINET DETAIL ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN TALL QUARTZ TO WD CABINET MATERIAL TRANSITION AT CABINET DETAIL TRANSITION DETAIL

FINISH SCHEDULE Rev-A-Shelf Double Pull-Out Waste Bins Cabinet Style and Color Rev-A- Shelf 4WV Woven Basket for Framed Cabinet - 27 - 50 Quart Antique White (6.75 - 12.5 Gallon) Porcelain tile Ceiling paint color COUNTER TOP WALL PAINT COLOR Interior Finishes: Interior finishes,

EXIST EAST ELEVATION EXIST SOUTH ELEVATION EXIST SOUTH EAST NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION DINING ROOM ELEVATION 3D VIEW FOR EXISTING 3D VIEW NORTH EAST Renderings One of the key elements that enhances kitchen design is the use of 3D views. These visualizations p