Creative Process

First Meeting

Preliminary Drawings

Working Drawings

Revisions

Beginning with a complimentary consultation to discuss your vision and wishes for the project. Measurements and photos will be taken on-site, if need be.

Next, your ideas become a virtual reality. You will receive coloured floor plans and 3D perspective views throughout the design process.

The drawings are set to scale and details are added for construction, code compliance, truss concepts and electrical layouts. Energy calculations are provided, if required.

Last minute changes can be made before drawings are sealed by the engineer. Once finalized, you can submit for permit and start to gather quotes. Let the home building begin!

FAQ

Technologist vs. Architect

An architectural technologist is trained in building science, construction and technology. My training also includes aesthetics, lighting and space design. Technologists are not certified to seal drawings, but can work with architects or engineers to provide those services when required. Costs are typically lower for a technologist than an architect.

An architect is certified to seal architectural and structural designs. For residential work in Saskatchewan, a seal is only required on structural work (concrete, rebar, steel beams, etc) in most municipalities.

Do you provide structural drawings?

Yes, I work with a local structural engineering firm to provide my clients with any sealed structural drawings they require (concrete, rebar, steel beams, etc). Co-ordination and payment of these drawings are provided through Tangent Drafting + Design.

Do you travel outside Regina?

Absolutely! I'll come to rural towns, acreages and smaller cities within Saskatchewan. There is a travel fee of $1.30/km as indicated by Google Maps. I'll also check with the R.M. for any bylaws that need to be adhered.

What is your education background?

I completed the Architectural and Interior Technologies Diploma as well as the Architectural Heritage and Building Renovations Certificate from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) in 2008. I have since completed training for Autodesk Revit (allowing me to design in 3D) and am an advocate for continuing education.

My previous work experience includes residential, multi-family, small commercial along with land designer, project manager, estimator and interior selections. I've also lived in many types of homes (two of which my husband and I designed) and most recently added a full interior renovation to the list.

What is your pricing?

For the most part my pricing is $80.00/hour. For a better outline give me a call to provide a free estimate.

Are there any discounts?

If you're a reoccurring client, builder or contractor I'll give you a 10% discount on all drawing services!

How long does it take to complete a set of drawings?

Typically two to six months all in, depending on the project type, size and time of year. This includes coloured 3D preliminary designs and working drawings complete with engineering and energy calculations, if required.

About Me

Julie Masko is the Owner and Architectural Technologist behind Tangent Drafting + Design. Her experience comprises the entire building process from initial concept to final home completion. This includes estimates, spacial design and dealing with permits. She has worked with home builders, engineers, contractors and individual clients to date.

With over a decade of home building experience, Julie creates original designs using 3D software. She is passionate about providing a final product that you are completely satisfied with.

Very prompt, showing up on time and getting right to work. Getting a good picture of what you want to do with measurements, photo’s, and a quick sketch. Also giving you ideas if you are undecided what to do. Very quick to get to work on your prelim drawings for you to look at and make changes if you have any.

BOYD
Shaunavon, SK

You have been extremely helpful and professional throughout this process. Your skill and knowledge have taken a lot of the anxiety around this project away from us, and we now have a clear vision for how to proceed, which is exactly what we were hoping you could provide. Thank you again
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GILLIAN + ADRIAN
Strasbourg, SK

You were excellent to work with and we thank you, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with you again.

JUDY + DON
Indian Head, SK

Julie has exceptional spatial and visual knowledge. She completed a preliminary layout very quickly, consistently accommodated to meet on short notice, and made the smallest of changes at our last minute request. We were so happy, she has since built us a basement layout for our own home and can't wait to develop!

TREVOR + TARA
Regina, SK

Julie is very knowledgeable regarding building techniques, current best practices and has the foresight to recommend changes and how best to layout rooms within the floor plan to maximize efficiency during construction. We will be recommending her services to anyone that is looking to put together their own house plans.
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MATT
Ogema, SK