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Jim Goud
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I have come to architectural design and drafting from a construction background. Having grown up in small town Saskatchewan in a building contractor’s home has given me a view of home design that comes, initially, from a practical and simple perspective. Over the years that has evolved with the “hands on” construction experience to a time of owning and operating a custom cabinet shop from 1991-2004, which proved to be valuable in terms of understanding more about the use of space and the elements that make spaces functional as well as pleasant. The natural growth from there was to discover avenues of expanding that to something more than mill work design. A few years ago, the opportunity to enroll in architectural studies at Athabasca University became a reality. Those studies are ongoing.
The past few years in architectural design and drafting have included drafting plans for interior designers, contractors, home owners, and commercial builders. Designing residential spaces for renovation and new home design along with designing and drafting plans for commercial interior renovations such as day care and fitness centers and car dealerships and other interior commercial renovations are some of the areas of the work performed since 2011.
Working with designers such as Woolrich Design Group, Blinda Bilou, Community Design Strategies, commercial builders such as Clark Builders, TL Penner Construction, Tango Construction, and residential contractors like Trademark Renovations, Stonehenge Homes Inc., Satland Enterprizes Inc. , has provided a broad scope of design and drafting experience. Commercial businesses like SureBond Safe Floors, Kido Care, Indian Head Chrysler, Roblin Ford, Merit Ford, Sceptre Communications, Fierce Girls Fitness, and numerous home owners are part of the background that has brought the kind of experience necessary to get the job done.
The process for designing is enhanced by use of various computer assisted drafting programs such as Chief Architect, AutoCad, Sketchup, and Decotech. The Chief Architect program has proven to be very efficient and useful in communicating design ideas to the customer because it generates a 3D model as it is being drawn in plan. This makes it easy to visualize the spaces being designed.
Familiarity with the workings at City Hall helps to make the process smoother for my customers. Building code and bylaw issues are always a challenge and often become a source of stress for people who plan to build. Because of my years of experience with the building code, city bylaws and pulling permits and navigating the requirements at the city, much of the stress is taken out of the process.
From design to drafting to permits, I offer a complete service.
Endorsements
We would highly recommend Jim as he not only was flexible and available, but offered viable design solutions. He filled in the "gaps" and new how to interpret information in order to create a workable plan. His knowledge of codes kept us on track and the final product was clear and concise.
We intend on keeping Jim as our "go to" guy for all of our planning needs as he operates a comprehensive
and reliable service that, today, is difficult to find.
Sincerely
Blinda Bilou
Interior Inspirations
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Jim has solved several problems for me. From simple drawings of existing commercial
buildings for both leasing and permit issues, to designing a ‘working’ home office, and
a kitchen for my mother-in-law suite.
Jim has the unique combination of being both practical and creative. Give him a project,
and you won’t be disappointed.
Dale Befus
Tango Construction
We intend on keeping Jim as our "go to" guy for all of our planning needs as he operates a comprehensive
and reliable service that, today, is difficult to find.
Sincerely
Blinda Bilou
Interior Inspirations
___________________________________________________________
Jim has solved several problems for me. From simple drawings of existing commercial
buildings for both leasing and permit issues, to designing a ‘working’ home office, and
a kitchen for my mother-in-law suite.
Jim has the unique combination of being both practical and creative. Give him a project,
and you won’t be disappointed.
Dale Befus
Tango Construction
