Our Luxury Home Design Process in Los Angeles
The Meridian Method™ is a proprietary, integrated design process engineered to replace the risks of a conventional build with the certainty of a masterfully architected plan.
The Architecture of Certainty.
A home of significance is the result of a thousand correct decisions. The conventional approach to design and construction, however, is often a fractured process, creating a chasm between a brilliant vision and the realities of its execution. This is where costly mistakes are made and compromise is born.
The Meridian Method™ was conceived to eliminate this fracture. As your client advocate for construction projects, we have engineered a seamless, transparent, and intellectually rigorous path from concept to completion. It is a system designed to de-risk your investment and ensure the final result is a flawless reflection of your original intent.
How We Ensure a Design is Built Correctly
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The Diagnostic & Strategic Foundation
Every commission begins with a rigorous diagnostic. As a design firm with building experience, we deploy our deep construction literacy to analyze the architectural potential and constraints of your space before the first creative sketch is drawn. This initial phase of intense clarity, guided by the knowledge within The Library, ensures every subsequent decision is built upon a foundation of executable reality.
Our Proprietary Deliverables
Key Components Included
Architectural Floor Plans (2D): A full set of CAD drawings detailing every space, engineered with absolute precision.
Interior & Exterior Elevations: Detailed elevation drawings for all key walls, millwork, and facades.
Photorealistic Renderings (3D): A suite of to-scale, materially-accurate visuals that allow you to experience your home before construction begins.
Reflected Ceiling & Lighting Plan: A comprehensive plan detailing the placement and specification of all decorative and architectural lighting.
Material & Finishes Schedule: A meticulous record of every specified material, from the exact slab of marble to the precise brand and finish of a cabinet pull.
FF&E Specification: A comprehensive guide for all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, ensuring the design's integrity is maintained through procurement.
Preliminary Budgetary Analysis: A professional financial overview of the likely costs associated with the design, providing clarity before bidding.
The Design Codex™
The definitive master plan for your project's design. This comprehensive document is the singular source of truth for all aesthetic and architectural decisions, containing everything from CAD plans and 3D renderings to the precise specification for every material and fixture. It answers the question of what is a design codex in construction: it is the ultimate blueprint for a flawless result.
Key Components Included
Strategic Sequencing Guide: A high-level, critical-path roadmap of the major construction phases, ensuring a logical and efficient workflow.
Trade & Artisan Matrix: A definitive list of all required trades and specialty artisans necessary to successfully complete the project.
Critical Design Notes for Builder: A set of specific callouts that highlight complex design details requiring special attention, ensuring nothing is lost in translation.
A Framework for Accountability: This document solidifies our role as your client advocate for construction projects, providing a clear benchmark for quality and progress.
Prime Project Outline™
Our proprietary construction blueprint that de-risks the build for your chosen General Contractor. This outline provides a strategic roadmap of key construction phases, solidifying our role as your advocate and providing a clear framework for accountability.