Model home or a custom design?

We have two types of designs at KYO: model homes and custom designs. Model homes are the quickest and easiest way to get a new home in the shortest possible time. It is a very cost-effective option and fast way to get your home built sooner. Visit our Models section to choose your next home! Custom designs involve a more complex process; however, KYO can support you every step of the way. Get all the details below! 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom design

Traditional, contemporary or Scandinavian?

Our team is versatile and works with all architectural styles with ease. Whether you’re inspired by one of our existing models, a previous design or an original idea, we’ll listen to your needs and collaborate with you on the plans with full transparency, while providing advice in order to create an ingenious living environment for you that is adapted to your lifestyle.

Preliminary design

Completing a preliminary design mandate is the first step in a construction project and is essential to ensure the process runs smoothly.

According KYO’s integrated approach, your home’s architectural plan design is provided by a professional and experienced Project Manager, whose objective is to complete your plans, support you in your design choices, rigorously manage the project, and ensure that the delivery meets your expectations.

The preliminary design mandate at Habitation KYO includes:

  • A visit to the lot to obtain the information required to organize the project
  • Identifying the project’s architectural, technical and budgetary prerequisites
  • Meeting with the client to present the plan’s progress and choosing the finishing materials
  • Verifying current municipal regulations and coordinating the work required in terms of land surveyors in order to obtain the permits required for the planned construction
  • A summary of the 2-D schematic plans
  • Completion of the 3-D exterior architecture (upon request)
  • Developing a quantified service offering, including a detailed estimate and obtaining a quote for the excavation work
  • Submitting the building permit applications as well as, if required, requests for minor exemptions

An integrated approach has several benefits

The architectural design service provided by our in-house team is offered exclusively to our clients, and provides many benefits:

  • You get a unique home, designed with your needs and preferences in mind.
  • You are significantly involved in the creative process.
  • The design is completed in phases according to your budget.
  • The project is carried out to integrate into the environment and its topography.
  • You get support to optimize choices to promote healthy, ecological and energy-efficient housing.
  • You benefit from our expertise in solid wood tenon and mortises timber frame construction.

 

The stages of a custom project

Identify the needs and approve the budget

  • We actively listen to your needs.
  • We provide advice and expertise to clearly identify your project’s parameters.
  • We provide support to enable you to validate the consistency between your needs and your project’s budget.

Your involvement: A phone conversation and a meeting at our offices.

Complete a preliminary design mandate

  • Review the future dwelling’s layout as adapted to the topography and orientation of the land
  • Develop 2D and 3D plans adapted to your choices and aesthetic preferences
  • Create a detailed estimate to identify inclusions
  • Support from one of our Project Managers to choose materials and components, all from a wide choice of suppliers, to make efficient and informed choices

Involvement: Sign a preliminary design contract

On the site - Construction of your home or cottage

  • Create a work schedule
  • Rigorous monitoring of the work on site
  • Transparency and communication throughout the project
  • Complete range of warranties

Involvement: Sign a construction contract