Residential Design, technical drafting, and permit drawing preparation for homeowners and homebuilders in Charlotte, North Carolina. With more than 25 years of construction and design experience, MasonWood helps clients move from early ideas to clear, buildable project documents.​​​​​

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MasonWood is a Residential Design studio specializing in custom homes, renovations, additions, and small commercial projects. Every project is thoughtfully developed to transform ideas into buildable, high-quality spaces that balance design, functionality, and craftsmanship. MasonWood serves as a technical advisor and design director, helping clients and contractors advance preconstruction planning and prepare coordinated information for permit review.

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Design decisions are made with confidence through experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence. With over 25 years of construction industry experience, MasonWood provides comprehensive design services that guide clients from initial concepts through construction documentation and the building permit review process.

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Our services include residential building design, construction documentation, permit drawing preparation, 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM), code coordination, design development, and technical detailing. MasonWood collaborates with homeowners, builders, contractors, and licensed architects and engineers when their professional services are required, helping deliver coordinated drawing packages that support permit review and construction.

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Experience your project before construction begins using advanced 3D building technology and immersive virtual walkthroughs. Our digital design process allows clients to explore spaces, evaluate design options, and make informed decisions with clarity and confidence. From the first consultation to the final set of permit-ready drawings, MasonWood delivers turnkey design solutions with clear communication, technical precision, and strategic planning throughout every phase of the project.

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Whether you're planning a custom home, renovation, addition, or investment property, MasonWood delivers thoughtful design solutions from concept to construction.

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Have a project in mind? Schedule a consultation with MasonWood to discuss your design goals, property, permit requirements, and next steps.

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Types of Residential Projects

Homeowners can visualize renovations, additions, porches, decks, kitchens, bathrooms, primary bedroom and bathroom suites, mother-in-law suites, tiny houses, garages, pool houses, and other property improvements through detailed 3D models before construction begins. MasonWood creates residential building models that illustrate the proposed layout, exterior appearance, material selections, rooflines, windows, doors, and other important architectural features.

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3D Views and Walk Through Visualizations

Three-dimensional building design brings architectural concepts to life, making it easier to visualize spaces, explore design possibilities, understand how each element works together before construction begins. 3D models provide a realistic perspective of floor plans, room layouts, building proportions, exterior finishes, interior spaces, material selections, plus architectural details.

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Benefits of 3D Building Design

• Visualize Your Project: Explore the design from multiple perspectives before construction begins.

• Compare Design Options: Evaluate layouts, finishes, materials, plus architectural features.

• Identify Potential Concerns: Recognize spatial conflicts, design challenges, or construction considerations earlier.

• Improve Communication: Give homeowners, contractors, plus project teams a shared visual understanding of the design.

• Reduce Costly Changes: Minimize misunderstandings, revisions, plus unexpected modifications during construction.

• Make Confident Decisions: Understand how your finished project will look, feel, plus function before finalizing construction documents.

 

Better visualization leads to clearer communication, smarter design decisions, plus a more predictable construction experience.

 

Technical Drawings

When the design concept is approved, MasonWood develops the 3D model into coordinated technical drawings that clearly communicate how the project is intended to be built. These drawings help homeowners understand the proposed work and provide contractors, builders, engineers, and permitting officials with the information needed to review and coordinate the project.

 

Depending on the project scope, the drawing package may include floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections, dimensions, door and window information, material notes, schedules, and construction details. MasonWood organizes this information into a clear set of construction documents that can be used for contractor pricing, project coordination, and permit submission.

 

Projects may also require a property survey, structural engineering, or other documentation from licensed professionals. When needed, MasonWood can help identify these requirements and coordinate the additional information with the overall drawing package.

 

Charlotte 3D Home Design FAQs

  

How much does residential 3D modeling cost?

• Projects come in all shapes and sizes!

• We offer a design concept pricing by the square foot of the proposed space.

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What are the first steps to Get Started?

• Existing footprint of the structure and basic field dimensions of all spaces

• Scope of Work, a summary or outline of the clients design requests.

               

​Can existing homes be modeled for a renovation?

• ​Yes renovation designs modify the existing space to offer new options.

• Renovations are under roof and protected from weather elements!

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Are projects provided in both 2D drawings and 3D presentation?

• Yes projects phases can be itemized to meet your budget.

• We offer separate pricing or combined pricing for clients that are ready to move forward.

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Timeframe for the Design and Technical Drafting process?

• Existing Conditions Review ​1-2 Weeks

• Design Options, Selections, Review and Approvals 2-4 Weeks

• Technical Drawings, Permit Submission, Permit Approval 2-4 Week

• Turnkey projects typically 8-10 week leadtime 

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Can MasonWood coordinate with trades?

• ​Yes we love working with trades and work on behalf of our clients best interests.

• If Trades have been selected we collaborate on construction methods for custom installations

• If trades have not been selected a Contractors Bid Set will be provided that has all current drawings.