Residential Architectural Designer / Building Designer / CAD Professional Needed
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Project Overview I am looking for an experienced Residential Architectural Designer, Building Designer, or CAD Professional to help design a custom modern mountain guest house located on a private mountain property in North Georgia. The home will be inspired by a modern interpretation of a traditional Southern dogtrot house. I am looking for someone who understands both architecture and residential construction,not just someone who can create a basic floor plan. I already have a strong vision for the layout and may purchase an existing house plan with CAD files to use as the starting point. I need someone who can modify that plan and produce a complete, builder-ready construction document set. This project requires someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and experienced in designing custom residential homes. Design Concept The house will consist of two separate wings connected by a covered open-air dogtrot (breezeway). Living Wing The living wing will include: Large vaulted great room Stone fireplace Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sunrise and mountain views Open-concept kitchen with large island Pantry Laundry room Mudroom Mechanical room Storage Powder bathroom Dogtrot Breezeway The breezeway should become an outdoor living space rather than simply a walkway. It should accommodate: Outdoor kitchen Grill Dining area Comfortable seating Covered gathering space Strong visual connection to the surrounding mountain views Master Suite Wing The second wing will include: Master bedroom Sitting area Large glass wall overlooking the sunrise Luxury master bathroom Large walk-in closet I'm open to suggestions for additional spaces behind the master suite. Architectural Style I'm looking for a clean, timeless mountain design featuring: Modern Mountain Architecture Timber Frame Construction Exposed timber beams Natural stone Standing seam metal roof Large, covered porches Floor-to-ceiling glass Indoor/outdoor living Contemporary detailing while maintaining a warm mountain feel Scope of Work I need someone capable of producing a complete construction-ready drawing package, not simply permit drawings. The final deliverables should include: Floor Plans Foundation Plan Roof Plan Exterior Elevations Building Sections Wall Sections Framing Plans Reflected Ceiling Plans Door Schedule Window Schedule Electrical Layout Lighting Plan Plumbing Layout HVAC Coordination Construction Details Dimensioned Plans Preferred but not required: Material Takeoff Window & Door Schedule Finish Schedule Exterior Renderings Interior Renderings 3D Model Builder Quantity Takeoff Existing Plans I am currently reviewing several modern dogtrot house plans and will likely purchase one that closely matches my vision. Experience modifying existing residential plans is highly preferred. Communication This project will require collaboration throughout the design process. You must be comfortable meeting through Microsoft Teams to discuss: Property orientation Mountain views Sunrise direction Room layout Design revisions Overall project vision Strong English communication skills are required. Coordination The completed plans may require review and coordination with a Georgia-licensed architect and/or structural engineer for permitting. You should be comfortable coordinating with local professionals if needed. Preferred Experience Please apply only if you have experience with projects such as: Luxury Custom Homes Mountain Homes Timber Frame Homes Contemporary Homes Modern Cabins Pavilion Homes Dogtrot Homes Construction Documents for Residential Homes Experience designing homes on sloped or mountain lots is a significant advantage. Preferred Software Experience with one or more of the following: Revit AutoCAD Chief Architect ArchiCAD SketchUp Lumion Twinmotion To Apply Please include: Portfolio of similar residential projects Examples of complete construction document sets Examples of mountain homes or modern residential projects A brief description of your experience modifying existing house plans Confirmation that you are available for Microsoft Teams meetings Estimated timeline Estimated cost or pricing structure Project Goal The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind modern mountain guest house that blends contemporary architecture with the timeless character of a traditional dogtrot home. The finished plans should be detailed enough to provide directly to builders for pricing, engineering coordination, permitting, window and door ordering, and construction. This is not a conceptual design project. I am looking for a professional who can deliver a complete, accurate, construction-ready set of plans suitable for building the home.
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$50.00
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$75.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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About the client
- United StatesDoylestown11:13 PM
- $65K total spent30 hires, 4 active
- 2,155 hours
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