Around the Drafting Table: Acoustics is now Live — Oxford Architect
The first in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this Episode is Acoustics. Learn about managing sound in home design from leading industry expert Margot Dallinga, Acoustician with Spectrum Engineers. Watch on YouTube
Around the Drafting Table: Windows is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this Episode is Windows and Doors for high end custom homes. Learn about various options for windows in your new home from leading industry expert Jim White, who has spent his whole career in windows. Watch on YouTube
Around the Drafting Table: Landscape Architecture is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this Episode is Landscape Architecture. Learn about water wise strategies, Adaptive/Native planting, and WUI from leading industry expert Mike Wonenberg, of G. Brown Design Watch on Youtube
Around the Drafting Table: Site Selection is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this Episode is Site Selection. Learn about potential pitfalls to avoid and studies that you can do to generate confidence in your land purchase from leading Utah Realtor Justin Udy. Watch on YouTube
How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with an Architect in Utah
Overview Arrive with clear goals and documents and you’ll leave the first meeting miles ahead.Preparation turns concept chats into actionable design steps. Designing a luxury home in Utah begins with thoughtful preparation. When you arrive at your first architect meeting with clear ideas and organized information, you set the foundation for a smoother, more rewarding […]
What Does an Architect Actually Do? The Many Hats of a Utah Architect for Custom Homes
Overview Think of an architect as conductor, advocate and creative problem‑solver rolled into one.We translate dreams into buildable plans and guard them until the keys change hands. Building a custom luxury home involves creativity, technical expertise, and countless decisions. If you’ve ever asked, “What does an architect really do?” you’re not alone. At Oxford Architect, we wear […]
Building a Custom Luxury Home in Park City: Expert Tips from Oxford Architect
Overview: Custom‑home budgets in Park City run USD 150–1,500 per sq ft, depending on scope and finish. It’s a huge range! Early cost checks at three design milestones keep surprises off your invoice. How Much Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home? What Park City Residential Architects Want You to Know Building a custom home in the scenic mountains […]
How Long Does the Custom Home Design Process Take in Utah?
Overview Designing a custom Utah home usually takes 4–10 months, but team size, decisions and reviews can extend that.Understanding each phase helps you keep momentum without cutting corners. When embarking on a custom home journey, one of the most common questions we hear is: “How long will the design process take?” Like the cost of building […]
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Utah? A Comprehensive Guide
Overview Building a luxury home in Utah usually spans 12–24 months, stretched by climate, permits and design complexity.Knowing the 12 construction phases lets you schedule—and budget—realistically. Like the length of the design process, the timeline for building your custom home in Utah is determined by several key factors: the complexity of the home, availability of labor and materials, […]
What Does the Design Process Look Like?
Overview The architectural journey moves from broad ideas to detailed construction documents in six clear phases.Each step zooms in, locking decisions so later changes don’t derail budget or schedule. The typical design process consists of a series of steps. Each step zooms in closer and in finer detail until Construction Documents that can be used […]