Frequently Asked Questions

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 An architect represents the client’s interests, not the builder’s.
Architects focus on zoning compliance, design intent, constructability, and coordination—while remaining independent from construction means and methods. 

Yes. We regularly provide architectural feasibility studies that evaluate zoning, building code constraints, site conditions, and development potential before a property is purchased or a project is fully designed.

These studies help clients and developers understand:

• What can be built by right
• Whether zoning relief may be required
• Likely approval risks
• Reasonable project scale and layout options

 Yes. Our work routinely involves coordination with Planning Boards, Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA), building departments, and municipal review boards throughout Norfolk County and Greater Boston.

We help prepare zoning analyses, presentation materials, and permit-ready drawings to support approvals and reduce entitlement risk.

We focus on:

• Custom single-family homes
• Additions and major renovations
• Small multifamily housing (duplexes through mid-scale buildings)
• Accessory apartments
• Infill and mixed-use projects
• Small commercial buildings and tenant fit-outs
   

Our work is typically small- to mid-scale, where careful zoning analysis and clear documentation are essential.

 Yes. We regularly work with developers on infill housing, small multifamily, mixed-use, and repeatable residential building types.

Our role is to reduce entitlement risk, improve approval certainty, and deliver buildable documents that support predictable cost and schedule outcomes.

 While each project is tailored, our process typically includes:

1. Initial consultation and feasibility analysis 
2. Conceptual and schematic design
3. Zoning and permitting coordination
4. Construction documentation
5. Construction administration
    

We scale our services to match project complexity, timeline, and budget.

 Architectural fees depend on project type, scope, and level of service. We typically offer fixed-fee or phased fee structures, especially for residential and small development projects.

After an initial consultation, we provide a clear proposal outlining scope, deliverables, and fees—so clients understand costs upfront.

 Yes. We offer construction administration services including site visits, submittal review, RFIs, and coordination with builders to help ensure the project is built in accordance with the design intent and construction documents. 

 We provide interior architecture services, including space planning, cabinetry layouts, lighting coordination, and finish integration, as part of our architectural work. This ensures interior decisions are coordinated with structure, systems, and permitting requirements. 

 Rosemont Design is based in Canton, Massachusetts and serves clients throughout Norfolk County and Greater Boston, including Dedham, Walpole, Wellesley, Newton, Brockton, and surrounding communities. 

 The first step is a conversation. We begin with an initial consultation to understand your goals, site constraints, zoning considerations, and timeline before recommending next steps.