I have heard people talk about transformational experiences; The first time they got a laugh for telling a joke they knew that they wanted to be onstage as a comedian, or the first time they boarded an airplane they knew they wanted to be a pilot. Though not nearly as glamourous, one of my early …
Residential Architecture
Helping Clients Influence the Pace of Their Project
As with many undertakings, a remodel, tenant improvement or new construction project is full of subtle dynamics that if neglected can make even a simple project seem monumental. One such dynamic is the pace of a project during the construction phase. Understanding a little about the general …
Should I Use the Contractors’ Draftsman or Hire My Own Architect for My Project?
Sometimes prospective clients will say that their contractor has offered to provide building plans or "blueprints" as part of the construction cost of the project and that it seems like it would be a big savings over hiring a design professional like an architect. For a small job, where the …
