You have a question about your property or project. Before committing further, you need to understand your options.
Corbán’s project consultation reviews your situation and the information available, explains practical alternatives and recommends what to do next without requiring a full study or design package.
Before work begins, your proposal states the scope, deliverables, exclusions, responsibilities, review points, fee, schedule and recommended next stage.
It is intended primarily for owners planning custom homes, vacation residences, rental villas and selected boutique projects who need focused professional guidance.
THE SERVICE
Know What You Are Hiring Before Seeking Advice
Project Consultation addresses a defined question about land, design, construction or the project process. It helps you understand the situation, consider practical alternatives and identify the information or professional work needed next.
You are commissioning focused professional advice—not a full investigation. The proposal establishes the question to address, the information to review and how the recommendations will be delivered.
Corbán can support later stages, but the consultation does not commit you to a larger project scope.
THIS SERVICE IS USALLY APPROPRIATE WHEN
You have a specific question about a property or project.
You need an architectural consultation before choosing a design service or making a commitment.
You want construction consultation on a defined situation, not a detailed investigation or ongoing management.
You need to understand which professional should help next.
You have some documents or background information and want help interpreting the main issue.
You want to clarify your options before paying for a larger assessment or design package.
KEY BENEFITS
Focus professional attention on the question holding you back.
Understand practical options and what information is still missing.
Choose the next step without contracting the full project cycle.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Professional guidance on your agreed question
A review of the background information provided
Practical alternatives and their main considerations
A summary of advice in the agreed delivery format
A record of limitations and information still needed
A recommendation for the next project stage
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Service at a Glance
A focused advisory service that helps you understand a specific project situation, compare practical options and choose a proportionate next step.
What's Included
Review of the question you want to resolve
Review of available background information
Clarification of priorities and concerns
Discussion of practical alternatives
Initial architectural or construction advice
Identification of important information gaps
Guidance on the appropriate next service
Identification of specialist input needed
Recommendations within the agreed question
Advice in the format identified in the proposal
What's Not Included
Comprehensive technical or financial feasibility
Legal, surveying, environmental or specialist studies
New architectural drawings or engineering design
Detailed construction budget or project schedule
Contractor search, invitations or proposal comparison
Permit submission, processing or approval
Formal certification of third-party documentation
Construction execution or ongoing management
Site investigations not expressly listed in the scope
Where This Service Fits
1
Advisory & Feasibility
Clarify whether the property and project are ready to advance.
3
Architectural Design
Develop spaces, circulation, envelope, openings, materials and passive criteria.
5
Pre-Construction Decisions
Prepare for budgeting, scheduling and contractor comparison.
Project Consultation can help at any stage when a specific question needs professional guidance. It does not replace the studies, design or construction support required to carry out the recommended next step.
2
Preliminary Design
Explore the concept, layout, form and initial site relationship.
4
Engineering & Coordination
Develop and coordinate the required technical disciplines.
6
Owner-Side Construction Support
Maintain owner-side visibility during construction.
What We Need From You
SHARE THE INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, SUCH AS:
Property location and current status
The question or problem to address
Intended use and approximate project area
Relevant documents or available drawings
Background to the current situation
Options you are already considering
Known restrictions or concerns
Target investment range, if relevant
Current stage and pending decisions
Whether you are in Costa Rica or abroad
Share what you have, even when the information is incomplete. Corbán will identify whether the question can be addressed through consultation or needs a separate study.
BEST FOR
Residential and Selected Boutique Projects
Single-family home
Owners of primary homes, vacation residences or rental villas needing focused guidance before the next project decision.
Tourism project
Lodges and small hospitality projects with a defined question about design, site or project direction.
Commercial or Mixed-Use
Selected projects needing advice on an immediate issue before committing to a broader professional scope.
RESULTS
A clearer understanding of your question, practical options and the next action to take—without confusing focused advice with a complete feasibility study or design service.
WHAT TO CONFIRM BEFORE HIRING
We Answer Your Questions
Does a Consultation Include a Full Feasibility Study?
Will I Receive Written Recommendations?
The proposal specifies the delivery format. Confirm whether you need a written summary before accepting the scope.
Is This Useful Before I Buy Land?
It can clarify an early question. A purchase decision may require feasibility, legal advice and separate specialist studies.
Can You Tell Me Whether Another Proposal Looks Reasonable?
A consultation can clarify an initial concern. A structured assessment of someone else’s proposal, drawings, budget or schedule belongs under Independent Project Review.
Can the Consultation Be Managed Remotely?
Selected discussions and document exchanges can be digital. Corbán identifies when site information or local specialist input is needed.
Does This Include Managing the Next Stage?
No. Design, feasibility, contractor comparison and owner-side management are separate scopes. You decide whether to continue after receiving the agreed advice.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN?
Keep Exploring
Project Feasibility Assessment
Review site constraints, preliminary cost and timing when the project’s viability needs a broader assessment. Confirm what is needed first.
Preliminary Design
Explore the concept, layout and site response once the intended use and basic project direction are clear.
Independent Project Review
Assess drawings, a budget, a schedule or a proposal prepared by others before making a commitment.