It seems to me that many people aren't quite sure what to expect from an architect... many times, I hear the comment, "I'd hire an architect, but my project is too small." Even with a small project, an architect can help you think through different design options - and 0ften he or she can present options you have never considered! Last year around this time, I started working with Janet. Her project was small - converting an existing detached 1-car garage into a guest bedroom + bathroom. Here's a photo of how it looked before:
For our first meeting, I sketched up 3 options for us to review together. Over about an hour, we walked through the pros and cons of each of these design options.
