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Frequently asked questions.

For anything beyond a stock plan, a licensed architect protects you. You get stamped, code-compliant drawings, a design tailored to your site and budget, and someone accountable through permitting and construction, not just lines on paper.

Yes, gladly. We're known for taking on the projects bigger firms turn away, from DIY renovations to additions. There's no million-dollar minimum.

Always. We design to your number from the first sketch. Our philosophy is to research the best solution for you, not the most expensive one.

We're based in Kansas City and serve the entire Kansas City metro. Shawn is licensed in 13 states, and the firm has completed projects across the U.S. and in Mexico.

Yes. We design to code and coordinate directly with your city's permitting and inspection process to make approval as smooth as possible.

Yes, and that's unusual. Shawn is the first in his family licensed and practicing in both. It means one architect can carry a project from a home addition to a multi-story commercial build.

We listen first, then design. From there: concept and 3D renderings, full construction documents, and support through permitting and construction. You see the project before you commit to building it.

Yes. We offer independent quality-control consulting, reviewing construction documents for code, coordination, and constructability before issues become expensive change orders.

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Tell us about your project. You'll talk directly to Shawn, a licensed architect, not a salesperson.

AIA Member5.0 ★ on ThumbtackLicensed in 13 StatesResidential + Commercial
913.515.3384Caton4Design@gmail.com

Kansas City, MO · Serving 13 states

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