Rebuild planning is a sequence problem

Fire recovery projects need design ambition, but they also need a disciplined sequence. Site constraints, insurance paperwork, utility restoration, and local review can shape the plan before finishes or floor plans matter.

Early questions

  • What can be reused safely on the site?
  • Which approvals are required before temporary or permanent occupancy?
  • How should the structure respond to wind, heat, and access constraints?
  • What needs to be documented for lenders, insurers, and the city?

The first useful deliverable is a clear path through uncertainty, not a polished rendering.