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PATTERN BOOKS & DESIGN REVIEW

Keep Every Building on‑Brand, on-Time, and On‑Budget

For master‑planned communities, HOAs, and developers, our independent design reviews align every drawing with your guidelines, prevent costly rework, and streamline approvals so projects move forward more efficiently.

Expert Design Review

Scattered emails, uneven interpretations of your design code, and last‑minute field fixes can quietly drain budgets and stretch schedules. Our independent review cuts through that chaos: we compare every submittal against your standards, flag issues the moment we spot them, and deliver a clear “approved” or “revise” verdict so teams can act fast. The result is a smoother permit path, cohesive architecture that protects property values, and a project that stays on time and on budget—without the stress of endless back‑and‑forth.

Need to bring the same order to your paperwork? Our cloud‑based Design Review Management Software gathers every drawing, comment, and decision in one secure hub, keeping everyone on the same page from day one.

Meet Geoffrey Mouen, Your Town Architect on Call

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Geoffrey Mouen, AIA is a Florida‑licensed architect with 30+ years in traditional design and rigorous plan review. After shaping landmark projects at Robert A. M. Stern Architects—Celebration, Disney’s Boardwalk, Aspen Highlands—he founded GMA in 1999 to blend classical craft with sustainable planning. Geoffrey has since acted as town architect or design‑review consultant for communities up to 2,000 homes, approving thousands of plans and safeguarding real‑estate value. His work has earned the Palladio Award and eleven Aurora Awards, including Best‑in‑Show.

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  • "Geoffrey is a very talented architect that understands proportion, historical precedence and has an artist touch when designing an elevation for a home. His knowledge of history as it relates to the architectural styles is impressive and evident in his work. Geoffrey is easy to work with and responsive during all phases of a project."

    - Don Hempel

    President of Issa Homes, Inc.

Explore Your Design Review Path—Book a Complimentary 30‑Minute Session

Speak directly with award‑winning architect Geoffrey Mouen during a complimentary 30‑minute design‑review consultation. You’ll gain clear insight into realistic approval timelines, and practical steps to keep every building in harmony.

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Centralize & Simplify Your Design Review Process With Our Design Review Management Software - One Platform, All Stakeholders.

For developers, HOAs, and planning authorities: Leverage our cloud-based system to centralize submissions, track feedback, and keep projects moving forward—backed by 30+ years of architectural review expertise.

THE PROBLEM

Hidden Costs of Disorganized Design Reviews

If you're managing design reviews, you know the frustration of hunting through scattered emails for the latest revision while stakeholders wait for answers. Communication gaps lead to costly mistakes—builders working from outdated plans, inconsistent application of design standards, and projects delayed by weeks while approvals sit in someone's inbox.

These aren't just annoyances; they directly impact your bottom line through construction errors, extended timelines, and damaged relationships with clients and partners. The most frustrating part? These problems are entirely preventable with the right system in place.

THE SOLUTION

Transform Your Design Review Process

Our cloud-based management system combines intuitive software with 30+ years of architectural design review expertise to give you complete control over the entire review process—from initial submission to final approval.

  • Every submission, comment, and approval lives in one secure digital hub accessible to all authorized stakeholders. No more digging through emails or wondering which version is current—everything is instantly available and automatically archived for future reference.

  • The system guides submissions through customized review phases, automatically notifying the right people at the right time. Projects that once took weeks to approve now move forward in days, with clear accountability at every step.

  • By ensuring everyone works from the same approved documents, construction errors from outdated plans are virtually eliminated. Design standards are consistently applied, maintaining the quality and cohesion of your development.

  • Impress investors, board members, and partners with a sophisticated system that scales from small developments to complex master-planned communities. The platform adapts to your specific guidelines and approval hierarchies while presenting a polished, professional face to all stakeholders.

  • This isn't just software—it's backed by Geoffrey Mouen Architects' experience managing design reviews for major developments like Celebration, Florida. We understand the nuances of architectural review from both sides of the table and provide ongoing support to ensure your success.

Ready to Transform Your Design Review Process?

Schedule a 30-minute demonstration to see how our system can address your specific challenges. We'll walk through the platform, answer your questions, and discuss how it can be tailored to your organization's needs.

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