Upon reviewing the project manual provided with the bid, we meet with the client, architect, and engineer to understand the design concept and project requirements thoroughly. We want to bring your visions to life, as such this initial step ensures we align with our clients’ objectives for the project.
Design Assist
Design Assist
Your Concepts, Our Solutions
At Feature Walters, we pride ourselves on transforming your visions into reality through strong partnerships and cutting-edge solutions.
We recognize that the most groundbreaking designs often start as simple sketches. With a comprehensive architectural design, detailing, and engineering team, state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, and installation services across North America, we offer a complete range of services to meet your needs.
Our Design Assist process is thorough and collaborative, enabling architecture and construction professionals to engage with us early in their project planning stages. Our extensive material options and technical expertise allow us to refine and execute your concepts efficiently. Through weekly meetings and continuous communication, we ensure every design aligns with your project’s goals and standards. Leveraging advanced design techniques and over 60 years of experience, we transform our clients’ conceptual ideas into detailed, fabricable solutions that meet both engineering and aesthetic requirements.
How Does This Service Work?
Start your next project right with Feature Walters’ comprehensive design assist process!
Step 1: Project Calibration
Step 2: Design Development
Our detailing and engineering team transforms your initial design ideas into detailed 3D models and drawings, making them ready to convert to fabrication drawings at the end of the DA process.
Step 3: Review and Collaboration
We maintain weekly meetings to ensure open communication and project alignment. Each client is assigned a dedicated Project Manager as their primary point of contact. Our team continues facilitating ongoing reviews of the 3D model and progress discussions.
Step 4: Final Review and Project Handoff
We conduct a final model review with our client, discussing project priorities and next steps, including potential continued involvement by Feature Walters.
Step 5: Fabrication
Leveraging our detailed planning from the design assist phase, we can efficiently transition to the fabrication process. All our projects are crafted at our 50,000-square-foot fabrication facility in Princeton, Ontario.
Step 6: Installation
Our full-service approach includes coordinating delivery and installation. Collaborating with Walters Group and Metropolitan Walters, we ensure extensive and safe installation services across North America.