Why hire us?

Value:

To ensure that your building project is successful, consult us- professional architects- before you build.
Whether you are building a commercial development, new home, planning some renovations - we will bring value to your project by taking care of your interests and ensuring a quality building product. We have training and experience to consider every aspect of a project from design right to construction, providing valuable services from start to finish.

Expertise:

While our design skills as architects are usually well recognized, we have also extensive background in the technical aspects of buildings.
We will handle site analysis, building codes issues, technical documentation, contracts and municipal approvals.
We design with consideration for health and fire safety, space planning, and create lively interiors. We will assist you before the project is well defined.
We can assess the potential of your site, the value of existing structures, the feasibility of renovations and additions and the proper image for your business.
We can also assist you in the most minute details of your project such as designing the furniture.

It is your money:

And if you are looking for practical solutions that are within your budget we will work towards giving you the best value for your money.
We will develop creative and appropriate design solutions within budget. We will ensure design effectiveness- the right design solution- to give your project value for its construction budget.

Working on your behalf:

We will coordinate professional engineering and the other specialized consultants that might be required to complete your project.
We will act on your behalf throughout the construction process. We will make periodic site visits to the site to review the progress and quality of the contractor's work and will report directly to you. Our services continue after the plans have been developed. By the time you begin construction, a large amount of time and effort has been invested to develop the best possible building design. Continuing ours full services on a project through to completion protects your investment. You can rely on our expertise to give direction and handle the unexpected during the construction phase. While the municipal building inspector and the contractor each have important jobs to do, the architect is responsible to you and prepared to act in your best interest.
We are providing value for our fees which represents only a small part of the overall cost and yet by developing an effective design which matches your needs, and monitoring the quality and care in its execution, we enhance the value you receive from your expenditure.

The scope of work:

Once you have selected us as your architect, we will establish a basic understanding in key areas. We will discuss the nature and scope of your project in infinite detail; its size; your personal feelings about it; your hopes, expectations and objectives.

Preliminary sketches:

Design is a dynamic three-phase process. During the 'schematic design' stage we will begin by preparing preliminary design sketches to explore and illustrate possible options.
This is a time at which changes should be made until we reach agreement on the design approach, which works best in terms of site planning, function, quality, cost and appearance.

Design development:

The 'design development' stage refines the agreed upon schematic design for a clearer definition of the scope and quality of the finished project. Further cost projections will determine how closely the design conforms to budget expectations.

Construction documents:

When the design concepts have been decided, we will prepare working drawings and specifications. These are required to obtain building permits and contractor bids, and to instruct the contractor.

Construction stage:

In the final stages of your project we will help you in two important ways.
We will advice you on your choice of a contractor; calling for competitive bids usually does this. When the choice is made you and the contractor will sign a contract.
Then we will consult you and advise you during construction time. On-site visits will determine if construction is preceding in general accordance with the contract, and that design, materials and workmanship meet with the specifications prepared and with acceptable standards. We will provide you with regular progress reports to keep you informed authorize staged payments to contractors and remains involved until the project is completed.