ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the architectural design, drawings, and project coordination.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the architectural design engagement Northwind Studio will lead for Acme Co. It covers schematic design, design development, and the construction documents needed to permit and build the project.
SITE AREA
2,800 sq ft
Approximate built area under design.
PHASES
4 phases
Schematic, DD, CDs, and handoff to builder.
DELIVERY
12 weeks
From kickoff to permit-ready drawings.
Northwind Studio
ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL
The engagement runs across three design phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review meeting before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Site analysis, program review, and two to three design directions presented as plans, elevations, and study massing. We converge on a preferred direction before moving forward.
PHASE 2 · DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Refined plans, sections, and elevations with material selections, key details, and coordination with your consulting engineers. Ends with a design freeze review.
PHASE 3 · CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Complete drawing set and specifications ready for permitting and contractor bidding, including code compliance review and consultant drawing coordination.
Not included: engineering stamps and consultant fees, permit and municipal filing fees, construction administration (billed separately), and 3D renderings beyond the schematic study images. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL
The engagement is a fixed fee organized by phase. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic design | $8,500 | 1 | $8,500 |
| Design development | $12,500 | 1 | $12,500 |
| Construction documents | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 |
| Total | $36,000 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature | 30% | $10,800 |
| At design development sign-off | 30% | $10,800 |
| At construction documents delivery | 40% | $14,400 |
| Duration | 12-16 weeks | From kickoff |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Kickoff is scheduled within 2 weeks of signature, subject to the start month you provide on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PROJECT ADDRESS
PREFERRED START MONTH
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Architecture Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.