Office test fit service vs. architect: what is the difference?

Planora is designed for an earlier decision moment: can one tenant program be represented credibly in one office shell, and can that story be made easier to review?

An architect’s responsibility can extend far beyond that moment into code, technical coordination, documentation, permitting, professional responsibility, and construction administration.

Use a schematic service when the goal is early feasibility and communication, the scope is controlled, and everyone understands that the output is not construction-ready.

Engage the appropriate licensed professional when the work requires code validation, a professional seal, permit submissions, construction documents, engineering coordination, or full design development.

A well-labeled schematic test fit can help a team decide whether to advance. If it does, the next step is a properly scoped professional design engagement—not the assumption that the schematic package already did that work.