We envision impacting the lives of our clients through spaces that convey a strong sense of belonging to a place. The geographic locations where they choose to live, work, play, learn, heal, and pray are imbued with significance and meaning. These along with each client’s needs and desires inform our design concepts and processes. When spaces effectively address the natural + man-made surroundings and the uniqueness of a client, inhabitants of that architecture experience dwelling.
As an architect and interior designer registered in the state of Florida, Carolina Wiebe has been recognized by local and state levels of the American Institute of Architects for her award-winning designs. Certified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as an accredited professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP), her specialty is in Building Design and Construction (BD+C). With a body of work in Florida, Mexico, and Canada, Carolina's professional experience ranges from large scale cultural institutions and master planning to small scale financial institutions and residences. By-products of her work include consensus building & visioning, furniture design, and graphic design. Carolina looks forward to future opportunities, applying her expertise to projects of varying uses, scales, and scopes, especially within zones of high velocity wind speeds – ready to address the needs of clients seeking one-of-a-kind projects that respond to and work with their local environments.
Code research, site analysis, and programming (the identification of the owner's needs, wants, and desires) are the essential tasks that inform the requirements and concept for the project.
The concept for a project is conceived and communicated via sketches and 3D renderings. Drawings map out the exterior, interior, and systems of the building.
Drawings are ready for submittals to HOAs, city design boards, or community review groups. Preliminary cost estimates can also be generated.
Engineers and consultants are added to the process. Materials, finishes, equipment, and fixtures are selected and specified.
Updated drawings are reviewed again with owners and stakeholders before moving to final construction docs.
Final permit drawings and documents are produced, compliant with all local codes.
Permit applications are submitted. Architects manage revisions and responses until permits are approved.
Owner selects delivery method and contractor. Architect helps review bids and clarify scope.
The architect ensures construction meets drawings. They handle change orders, RFIs, walkthroughs, and project closeout.