From Vision to Reality: Your First Architect Consultation in Orlando with Markle + Diaz
- Juan Felipe Diaz
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Building a custom luxury home or launching a new development is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. At Markle + Diaz Architects, we believe your initial consultation sets the tone for the entire project. For homeowners in Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Mary, and across Central Florida, as well as clients in Georgia and Texas, that first meeting is where vision, expertise, and trust begin to align.
Why the First Consultation Matters
Your consultation is more than a conversation, it’s the blueprint for success. It ensures we understand your goals, define your needs, and introduce our full-service approach (architecture, MEP, and structural) that makes us different from other boutique firms.
What to Expect Step by Step
Initial Conversation: We begin with an open discussion. What’s in your mind? Do you envision your brand-new build/renovation? This sets the tone for everything that follows.
Discovery & Orientation: We explore how you live, work, and relax. Do you entertain often? Need multi-generational space? Our architects walk through your expectations, orientation of the site, and lifestyle goals.
Timeline & Budget Alignment: We discuss realistic timelines and your budget range early; two critical pieces that help us design with efficiency and avoid surprises later.
Materiality & Design Direction: From the start, we introduce ideas around materiality and design direction. Whether you’re leaning modern, transitional, or timelessly classic, we’ll suggest finishes and systems that fit your budget and vision.
Live Sketching & Collaboration: We sketch in real time during the consultation. You’ll see concepts form around your ideas while we confirm we’re aligned on direction.
Roadmap Forward: Finally, we clarify next steps, from permitting through construction, giving you confidence and clarity in the process.
Questions You Should Ask Your Architect
To get the most out of your consultation, we encourage clients to ask:
How do you ensure my project fits within budget, timeline, and material expectations?
What differentiates your approach from other architecture firms in Orlando and Central Florida?
How do you integrate structural engineering and MEP design into the process upfront to avoid costly revisions?
How do you account for resale value, ROI, and market demand when designing in communities like Winter Park or Lake Mary?
Can you show examples of custom homes in Winter Park, boutique commercial architecture in Lake Mary, or multi-family projects in Georgia and Texas?
Why Choose Markle + Diaz for Your Orlando Architecture Consultation
Markle + Diaz Architects delivers more than design — we provide a bulletproof, full-service process that covers every detail of your investment.
Licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with deep expertise in Orlando and Central Florida.
Proven success with custom residences in Winter Park, luxury estates in Lake Nona, and commercial projects in Lake Mary and Sanford.
Full-service architecture permits with three professional seals — architecture, structural, and MEP engineering.
Boutique firm attention with large-firm expertise: from real-time sketching in early meetings to collaborative conversations around budget, materiality, and ROI.
This ensures every project, from a custom home in Winter Park to a commercial development in Lake Mary, is not only stunning but also code-compliant, durable, and strategically positioned for long-term value.
Ready to Start Drafting Your Vision?
Your dream home or development begins with a conversation. Schedule your architecture consultation in Orlando today and see how Markle + Diaz Architects can guide you from concept through permits and construction across Central Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
Book Your Consultation Today!