see it before you build it
experienced project management
We identify your needs, assemble the right team, translate the goals into building design, deliver clear communication to the builder, and observe to be certain that the final product meets your expectations
INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The typical process of designing a building begins with understanding the project’s goals. A questionnaire, a visit to the location, and good conversations will guide the programming documents.
Next we develop the right design team. As an independent architecture firm, we choose consulting engineers to join the design team based on the project’s unique characteristics. A large industrial project may need a different mechanical engineer than a small office tenant.
Think about buildings as integrated systems: life safety, programmatic, structural, mechanical, and so on. While the architecture is often the most visible portion of a building, if the other systems lack design attention, the building will suffer. It may cost more than necessary to build, or to operate. As the prime consultant on our projects, we provide the organizational management to keep projects moving smoothly forward.
CODE ANALYSIS AND COMPLIANCE
The building codes are an integral part of the design program that is developed for every project. Each location has city, county, state, and federal requirements that are specific to that location. Very often, neighboring cities adopt and enforce different versions of the model building code. Regulations that are clearly presented in the building code are frequently overruled by federal mandates.
Code compliance is based on the concrete language of building codes. We still find that code interpretation can vary between design professionals, and even between code officials. It is also true that code compliance can sometimes be achieved in more than one way. By focusing on the code’s intent- to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public- we can bring clarity and logic to the code compliance process