Independent thinking. Built on experience. Est. 1987
The view
We connect the questions that define a site with the structural knowledge required to build on it. Fast, informed due diligence. Fabricator-ready steel detailing.
Established
in 1987
Years of commercial architecture
& Structural Steel Detailing
Nationwide
service
Hour SIR
turnaround
— 02 / One connected perspective
Two disciplines.
01 / Due Diligence Division
72–96 HR
Know what
02 / Structural Detailing Division
Fabricator-ready
Detail what
Our Structural Detailing Division translates complex structural designs into accurate, fabricator-ready shop and erection drawings guided by 40 years of structural steel construction experience.
— 03 / A closer look at due diligence
Site intelligence, before commitment
Know the site.
A site can look right on paper and still hide requirements that change the project. Our experience-backed SIRs examine critical conditions for franchisee’s and retail developments before a lease is signed.
HORIZON / SITE INVESTIGATION
FIG. 01
Conceptual due diligence diagram
Plan view / Not to scale
Hour SIR
turnaround
Experience informs every review / Established 1987
— 04 / Focused expertise
Our
Six distinct capabilities, connected by the same understanding of how spaces and structures actually come together.
01
Site Investigation Reports (SIRs)
Standard 72-96 hour turnaround Identify zoning, utility, architectural, fire suppression, on-site parking, drive through stacking, landscaping requirements and permitting processes before a lease is signed.
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02
Structural Steel Detailing
Fabricator-ready shop and erection drawings for structural steel construction.
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03
Stairs & Railings
Architectural stair and railing design and detailing.
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04
Ornamental Iron
Detailed architectural ornamental iron elements.
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05
Joists & Deck
Joist and deck detailing coordinated with precise structural framing requirements
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06
Custom Residential Design
Residential design backed by commercial architectural and construction experience.
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— 05 / Clients & industries
Who we
From franchise development to fabrication and custom homes, we support the teams who depend on speed, informed decisions, buildable documents and technical precision. Our work serves these five core client groups nationwide.
General Contractors
Structural steel, stair and railing, joist and deck detailing.
Custom Home Builders
Custom residential design and architectural ironwork.
Steel Fabrication Shops
Fabricator-ready shop and erection drawings.
Franchises
Experience-backed site due diligence before lease commitment.
Retail Development
Early site reviews for key development requirements.
— 06 / Work & disciplines
Proof in the
An editorial look at Horizon’s disciplines, pairing supplied project photography with technical illustration.
01 / 06
Structural systems / Detailing
Structural Steel
Precision shop and erection drawings for fabrication and field erection
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02 / 06
Architectural details / Railings
Stairs & Railings
Form, construction knowledge and detail.
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03 / 06
Ironwork / Architectural elements
Ornamental Iron
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04 / 06
Steel systems / Framing
Joists & Deck
Detailed framing coordination and execution.
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05 / 06
Residential / Architectural design
Custom Residential
Architecture grounded in real-world building.
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06 / 06
Site intelligence / Technical studies
Site Investigations
Requirements made visible before commitment.
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Architecture / Structural Detailing / Site Due Diligence
— 07 / An established foundation
Knowledge
Horizon Design and Detailing bridges the gap between commercial real estate due diligence and structural execution.
Founded on a 40-year foundation of commercial architecture and Structural Steel construction, our firm serves high-velocity franchisee’s, retail developers, and steel fabricators nationwide.
We operate two highly specialized, interconnected divisions built for speed and precision. Our Due Diligence Division delivers elite, Experience-backed Site Investigation Reports (SIRs) within a Standard 72-96 hour window, identifying critical zoning, utility, architectural, fire suppression, on-site parking, drive through stacking, landscaping requirements and permitting processes before a lease is signed. Our Structural Detailing Division translates complex designs into flawless, fabricator-ready shop and erection drawings.
At Horizon, we don’t just cross-reference local municipal codes—we understand the physical mechanics, and structural steel framing of modern commercial prototypes. We identify the challenges, detail the solutions, and protect your development pipeline from site selection to project completion.
Horizon Design and Detailing, LLC.
Established in 1987
— 08 / Start with certainty
Let's make
— 09 / Project inquiries
Tell us
Request an SIR, a structural detailing quote, or discuss custom residential design. Share the project details to start a focused conversation.
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HORIZON / EST. 1987
Our Partners
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