Interior architecture and design.
Past or possible projects include:
Historic spaces
Restaurants and cafes
Private homes
Boutique hotels
Retail
Corporate
Bed and breakfast
Salons and spas
Public spaces and private lives.
arCHITECTURE
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There are unique opportunities when a space needs to be reimagined - or perhaps, built from the ground up. In these experiences, we approach it from this perspective - so much is possible. That’s the magic.
We offer dirt-to-drapery interior architecture for residential and commercial projects, managing the entire process from day one to the day you open the doors.
DISCOVER THE PROCESS
DESIGN
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Each space needs its own life force; it needs design. From a handful of rooms that need color, texture, or furnishings to full service design, Black Dove offers interior design services for residential and commercial projects. We have the experience and expertise to manage all operations from start to finish.
DISCOVER THE PROCESS
In regard to both services above
We offer these services personally in and around the Charlotte area; we’re also eager to travel and bring our work to you.
READY TO MAKE SOME MAGIC?
You have a vision; it’s a vision not simply for your space, but also how people come together and enjoy each other there. That vision is possible.
Our programming and project management processes allow us to work with you to discover that vision, determine your budget, and identify a clear path to reach your goals. As well, we eagerly serve as your project’s lead designer, owner’s representative, and project manager to coordinate schedules as well as people - from engineers and contractors, to vendors and suppliers.
DISCOVERY
01
Excitement begins here.
We create spaces with meaning, detail, character, story, magic. Getting there starts here.
In this stage, we take what we heard and learned about your vision in Discovery, and we get to work. We create a design concept. We plan space. We get you excited about concepts with mood boards, color schemes, key pieces. We seek your feedback on our design concepts to ensure this space is yours.
Schematic Design
02
Giving spirit to space.
This is the phase where everything moves forward. We advance the revisions, the design, the drawings. We hone in on materials, color, fixtures, and construction methods before your final approval. Your feedback at this point is critical to how we move forward.
We want you to fall in love with what’s coming.
A project comes to life.
Design Development
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This phase is the heavy lifting - for us, not you. And we take it on with intention, energy, and expertise.
Upon your approval of the final architectural design, we take good care to start and organize all necessary construction documents in accordance with building codes to obtain the appropriate building permit(s). We finalize all drawings - from demolition to lighting; mechanical and electrical to plumbing.
When poetry meets science.
Construction Documents
04
We partner and collaborate with all local offices and local code jurisdiction on your behalf to obtain building permits. This is our final push before we build this thing.
PERMITTING
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Let's build this thing.
It starts when construction documents are issued to contractors for pricing. It ends when we schedule interviews with contractors to help award a general contractor who is an appropriate fit for this project and your vision.
Where artistry meets business.
Bidding + Negotiation
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It all comes to life now. We invest our hearts, minds, and souls in this phase - we’re also not afraid to get our hands dirty. We partner with the General Contractor and hold weekly team meetings to ensure this vision comes to life effectively and efficiently.
We add all the finishing touches; installing all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, art and decor. We’re with you to the end - from running through the last punch list to taking care of the professional photography of your space.
A vision comes to life.
Construction Administration
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You have a vision; it’s a vision not simply for your space, but also how people come together and enjoy each other there. That vision is possible.
Our programming and project management processes allow us to work with you to discover that vision, determine your budget, and identify a clear path to reach your goals. As well, we eagerly serve as your project’s lead designer, owner’s representative, and project manager to coordinate schedules as well as people - from engineers and contractors, to vendors and suppliers.
DISCOVERY
01
Excitement begins here.
We create spaces with meaning, detail, character, story, magic. Getting there starts here.
In this stage, we take what we heard and learned about your vision in Discovery, and we get to work. We create a design concept. We plan space. We get you excited about concepts with mood boards, color schemes, key pieces. We seek your feedback on our design concepts to ensure this space is yours.
Schematic Design
02
Giving spirit to space.
This is the phase where everything moves forward. We advance the revisions, the design, the drawings. We hone in on materials, color, fixtures, and construction methods before your final approval. Your feedback at this point is critical to how we move forward.
We want you to fall in love with what’s coming.
A project comes to life.
Design Development
03
Every choice made in Design Development - everything that needs to be designed, done, ordered - happens now. From creating purchasing orders, tracking orders, and assessing lead times, to collaborating with builders, vendors, fabricators, it happens here.
As well, all furniture, lighting, fixtures, art is shipped to our warehouse, and personally inspected, tagged, and stored by the team for install day.
Everything happens now.
Procurement
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This is the day; the day the vision comes together. The furniture is delivered, the draperies hung, the art installed. We do it all. It’s a beautiful crescendo of vision meeting reality for the first time ever.
install day
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The beautiful crescendo.
The Project Reveal oftentimes happen on Install Day. It’s the big surprise for you. There’s no greater thrill and joy than seeing a vision fully captured and your story come to life.
A story comes to life.
PROJECT REVEAL
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We strive for perfection in the first go-around; but we know that a space will always need final, quick fixes to bring out all its beauty. We gladly come back to resolve these items efficiently and effectively, working through our final punch list and walkthrough.
Professional photography is the beautiful last phase; we come in, stage, and shoot your project. It’s fun and gratifying - for both us and the owner.
