A design is simply a plan. Before constructing a building, an architect needs to draw a plan of the building. Sometimes architects will make a cardboard or plastic model of the building. The building is then built by a construction company which follows the directions of the plans for the building.
1 The total cost for a new shower surround should average $1,200 to $2,000. 2  For tile shower installation, youâre probably looking at a minimum cost of at least $1,500, although intricate, labor-heavy designs and add-ons (such as new faucets and a tub) could easy bring the price up to $5,000 or more.
1 The above figures place the bathroom update at $250 per square foot. 2  This pricing structure assumes that carpenters charge an average of $70 per hour, electricians between $65 to $85 per hour, painters between $20 and $35 per hour and plumbers between $45 and $65 per hour. Polished nickel faucets-Average cost is $400 each plus four hours of installation; 2  Install ceramic tile floor-Average of 884 tiles to be installed for the 120 square feet. 3  Standard prices for installation are between $11 to $22 per square foot for a total of roughly $1320;