EARLY STAGE DESIGN

Concept Design Drafting
Services

Translate your early sketches, napkin concepts, and mood boards into precise 2D CAD layouts or 3D schematic models for client presentations.

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LevelLOD 300-400

TypeBIM / AEC

OVERVIEW

Concept Design AutoCAD

Our concept design drafting services help lead architects translate loose napkin sketches and ideation sessions into formal, dimensionally accurate schematic CAD plans.

By outsourcing the tedious transition from sketch to CAD, your senior designers can spend more time iterating on ideas. Once the schematics are approved, we seamlessly transition the project into Architectural Drafting or Architectural BIM for design development.

Key Capabilities

Sketch to CAD Translation
Schematic Space Planning
Massing & Area Calculations
Rapid Iteration Support
Foundation for CD Sets

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything You Get
With This Service

Comprehensive, end-to-end production support tailored to your project requirements and quality standards.

Sketch to CAD

Digitization of hand-drawn sketches into scaled, accurate floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD.

3D Massing Models

Rapid generation of 3D massing and conceptual models in Revit or SketchUp to study volumes.

Space Planning Studies

Multiple layout iterations to optimize square footage, circulation, and program requirements.

Site & Context Modeling

Creation of site plans and surrounding context models to evaluate environmental impact.

Presentation Graphics

Clean, stylized 2D plans and diagrams formatted specifically for client pitches and investor decks.

Zoning Envelopes

Drafting allowable building envelopes and setbacks to verify early design feasibility.

Schematic DesignMassingSpace PlanningSketch to CADPresentationsAutoCAD

Concept design sketch and CAD conversion

Request a Quote or Sample

Tell us what you need and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Request pricing, a sample, or both.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Process

From brief to delivery — a seamless, transparent workflow that integrates into your existing systems.

Input Review

We review your hand sketches, program requirements, dimensions, and inspiration images.

Initial Layout

We create a digital first pass, ensuring dimensions close and spatial relationships make sense.

Design Iteration

We update the drawings rapidly based on your feedback as the design concept evolves.

Presentation Output

We format the final schematics with your firm's title blocks and graphic style for client delivery.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is concept design drafting?

It is the process of taking preliminary, unscaled architectural sketches and formalizing them into accurately scaled, foundational 2D CAD drawings to begin the schematic design phase.

How rough can the input sketches be?

We can work from very rough hand sketches, provided there are some baseline dimensions or reference scales indicated to guide the initial layout.

Do you offer design services?

No, we do not provide original architectural design or engineering. We are a drafting production team that formalizes and documents your creative concepts.

Can you calculate square footages from the schematic plans?

Yes, once the concept is drafted into CAD, we can generate precise area calculations, room tags, and gross floor area schedules.

What happens after the concept is approved?

Once you approve the schematic layout, our team can immediately proceed to Design Development (DD) and eventually full CD Set (CD).

BIM • CAD • 3D

BIM / Revit →

AutoCAD →

3D Visualization →

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Concept Design Drafting
Services