WHAT WE DO
We have a diverse portfolio of work including education, office, residential, structures for religious worship, performing art facilities, industrial and retail projects.
We offer professional architectural services such as master planning, site analysis & selection, facility assessments, budgeting, programming, design development, code analysis, accessibility review, construction document preparation, permitting coordination, contract management and construction phase management. For more details on residential services click here. For more details regarding design-bid-build and design-build architectural basic and additional services we offer, please review the info below:
We offer professional architectural services such as master planning, site analysis & selection, facility assessments, budgeting, programming, design development, code analysis, accessibility review, construction document preparation, permitting coordination, contract management and construction phase management. For more details on residential services click here. For more details regarding design-bid-build and design-build architectural basic and additional services we offer, please review the info below:
project delivery methods and services
DESIGN-BID-BUILD
Design-Bid-Build is the most common project delivery method in which the owner signs separate contracts with the architect and the general contractor. The services are divided up into phases:
Program
While the program is not included in the architect’s basic services, it is required to design a building. The program, or architectural program, is the term used to define the required functions of the project. It is a document that is prepared either by the owner and supplied to the architect or by the architect as an additional service. It should include estimated square footage of each usage type and any other elements that achieve the project goals. Models illustrating required square footages are often incorporated to further explain the document. An architect’s Basic Services begin after the Program is completed and the architect and owner have signed a contract.
Schematic Design
During the first phase—Schematic Design or SD—an architect consults with the owner to determine project goals and requirements in relation to the **Program. During schematic design, an architect commonly develops study drawings, models, documents, or other media that illustrate the concepts of the design and include spatial relationships, scale, and form for the owner to review. Schematic design also is the research phase of the project, when zoning requirements or jurisdictional restrictions are discovered and addressed.This phase produces a final schematic design, to which the owner agrees after consultation and discussions with the architect. Costs are estimated based on overall project volume.
Design Development
Design Development (DD) services use the initial design documents from the schematic phase and take them one step further. This phase lays out mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural details. Typically referred to as DD, this phase results in drawings that often specify design elements such as material types and location of windows and doors. The level of detail provided in the DD phase is determined by the owner’s request and the project requirements. The DD phase often ends with a formal presentation to, and approval by, the owner.
Construction Documents
The next phase is Construction Documents (CDs). Once the owner and architect are satisfied with the documents produced during DD, the architect moves forward and produces drawings with greater detail. These drawings typically include specifications for construction details and materials. Once CDs are satisfactorily produced, the architect sends them to contractors for pricing or bidding, if part of the contract. This phase results in the contractors’ final estimate of project costs.
Bidding and Negotiation
The first step of this phase is preparation of the bid documents to go out to potential contractors for pricing. The bid document set often includes an advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, the bid form, bid documents, the owner-contractor agreement, labor and material payment bond, and any other sections necessary for successful price bids. For some projects that have unique aspects or complex requirements, the architect and owner elect to have a pre-bid meeting for potential contractors. After bid sets are distributed, both the owner and architect wait for bids to come in. The owner, with the help of the architect, evaluates the bids and selects a winning bid. Any negotiation with the bidder of price or project scope, if necessary, should be done before the contract for construction is signed.
Construction Administration
Contract Administration (CA) services are rendered at the owner’s discretion and are outlined in the owner architect construction agreement. Different owner-architect-contractor agreements require different levels of services on the architect’s part. CA services begin with the initial contract for construction and terminate when the final certificate of payment is issued. The architect’s core responsibility during this phase is to help the contractor to build the project as specified in the CDs as approved by the owner. Questions may arise on site that require the architect to develop architectural sketches: drawings issued after construction documents have been released that offer additional clarification to finish the project properly. Different situations may require the architect to issue a Change in Services to complete the project.
Construction Completed
The architect’s services commence and the keys and control to the building are turned over to the client. If needed As Built drawings and Operation and Maintenance Manuals are given to the owner. The property then takes on a life of its own.
Program
While the program is not included in the architect’s basic services, it is required to design a building. The program, or architectural program, is the term used to define the required functions of the project. It is a document that is prepared either by the owner and supplied to the architect or by the architect as an additional service. It should include estimated square footage of each usage type and any other elements that achieve the project goals. Models illustrating required square footages are often incorporated to further explain the document. An architect’s Basic Services begin after the Program is completed and the architect and owner have signed a contract.
Schematic Design
During the first phase—Schematic Design or SD—an architect consults with the owner to determine project goals and requirements in relation to the **Program. During schematic design, an architect commonly develops study drawings, models, documents, or other media that illustrate the concepts of the design and include spatial relationships, scale, and form for the owner to review. Schematic design also is the research phase of the project, when zoning requirements or jurisdictional restrictions are discovered and addressed.This phase produces a final schematic design, to which the owner agrees after consultation and discussions with the architect. Costs are estimated based on overall project volume.
Design Development
Design Development (DD) services use the initial design documents from the schematic phase and take them one step further. This phase lays out mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural details. Typically referred to as DD, this phase results in drawings that often specify design elements such as material types and location of windows and doors. The level of detail provided in the DD phase is determined by the owner’s request and the project requirements. The DD phase often ends with a formal presentation to, and approval by, the owner.
Construction Documents
The next phase is Construction Documents (CDs). Once the owner and architect are satisfied with the documents produced during DD, the architect moves forward and produces drawings with greater detail. These drawings typically include specifications for construction details and materials. Once CDs are satisfactorily produced, the architect sends them to contractors for pricing or bidding, if part of the contract. This phase results in the contractors’ final estimate of project costs.
Bidding and Negotiation
The first step of this phase is preparation of the bid documents to go out to potential contractors for pricing. The bid document set often includes an advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, the bid form, bid documents, the owner-contractor agreement, labor and material payment bond, and any other sections necessary for successful price bids. For some projects that have unique aspects or complex requirements, the architect and owner elect to have a pre-bid meeting for potential contractors. After bid sets are distributed, both the owner and architect wait for bids to come in. The owner, with the help of the architect, evaluates the bids and selects a winning bid. Any negotiation with the bidder of price or project scope, if necessary, should be done before the contract for construction is signed.
Construction Administration
Contract Administration (CA) services are rendered at the owner’s discretion and are outlined in the owner architect construction agreement. Different owner-architect-contractor agreements require different levels of services on the architect’s part. CA services begin with the initial contract for construction and terminate when the final certificate of payment is issued. The architect’s core responsibility during this phase is to help the contractor to build the project as specified in the CDs as approved by the owner. Questions may arise on site that require the architect to develop architectural sketches: drawings issued after construction documents have been released that offer additional clarification to finish the project properly. Different situations may require the architect to issue a Change in Services to complete the project.
Construction Completed
The architect’s services commence and the keys and control to the building are turned over to the client. If needed As Built drawings and Operation and Maintenance Manuals are given to the owner. The property then takes on a life of its own.
DESIGN-BUILD
Design-build is a project delivery method in which the owner contracts directly with one entity to provide both the design and construction of the project. We work as the single point of contact for the client, managing the project’s design and construction. With Design Build feedback between method of construction and design is fluid and responsive. Priorities between design, cost and schedule are clear. Creativity is responsible.
The Design-Build process has five primary phases but unlike other construction methods, phases overlap, and all team members collaborate throughout the process to provide rapid project delivery.
Selecting a Design-Builder
We partner with contractors with over 30 years of experience and in most cases the same subcontractors and material suppliers are used. These repeated collaborations lead to an efficient level of production, greater quality control and high levels of trust and reliability amongst these service providers. We also can create custom cabinetry, furniture, hardware and more in our fabrication shop. This means that the design and construction at all scales is single-sourced allowing for the highest level of quality control available. The Design-Build process starts once we select the right contractor for your project.
Pre-construction
The pre-construction phase of a project is crucial, setting the course for a successful job. Our staff learns about your business, industry, goals, vision, financial realities and current and future facility needs.
Concurrently, we begin architectural, mechanical and electrical system assessments and review any existing floor plans, fire and smoke preparations, interior room finishes and structural systems. While the design team gathers critical information, surveyors perform a field assessment of your job site to ready it for construction. If you’re improving your current space, we will assess your facility to identify areas of need. These assessments define key parameters like codes, compliance requirements, topography, the area’s weather characteristics, usable on-site natural resources and more.
With all the key information in mind, our project team partners with you to identify the right facility, design and construction program to help you achieve your goals within your budget and time constraints. The scope of your project is set, and creative solutions can take shape to help you realize your vision. Next, architectural design begins in earnest and represents the best opportunity to capture value in your project. After all, architectural design isn’t just about appearance; it’s a blend of form and function — strategy, vision, aesthetics and technology— all coming together into a complete design that should drive your project to success.
Architectural design
At this stage, your project team has a solid understanding of your business and financial needs, project schedule, cost, job site, and your facility’s architectural and mechanical requirements. Next, our construction team and project managers partner with the architectural team to value engineer cost savings into the design.
Once the owner and project team have defined the big picture, preliminary drawings progress into detailed design and schematics. And the project team works in fluid collaboration to produce cost estimates at 30 percent, 60 percent and 90 percent design completion. At the conclusion of this process, owners receive a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), a set project schedule and contract drawings — the drawings used to build a facility.
Construction
Following architectural design, you’ll save time, as you won’t need a second bid phase to select a contractor. In fact, we will start readying your job site while design progresses, and elements of construction can begin during the design phase. By overlapping construction and design, your project team can deliver a timely build that makes aggressive schedules possible. You’ll still have a construction team, specialty subcontractors, materials vendors and all the same quality standards as you would in other methods. But the job will get done more quickly, to a clearly defined scope with total accountability.
Post-construction
Once your new or renovated facility is complete, we will provide a post-construction handoff. That includes walk-throughs, instructional videos, hands-on training and core documentation for owners, facility managers and facility management teams.
The Design-Build process has five primary phases but unlike other construction methods, phases overlap, and all team members collaborate throughout the process to provide rapid project delivery.
Selecting a Design-Builder
We partner with contractors with over 30 years of experience and in most cases the same subcontractors and material suppliers are used. These repeated collaborations lead to an efficient level of production, greater quality control and high levels of trust and reliability amongst these service providers. We also can create custom cabinetry, furniture, hardware and more in our fabrication shop. This means that the design and construction at all scales is single-sourced allowing for the highest level of quality control available. The Design-Build process starts once we select the right contractor for your project.
Pre-construction
The pre-construction phase of a project is crucial, setting the course for a successful job. Our staff learns about your business, industry, goals, vision, financial realities and current and future facility needs.
Concurrently, we begin architectural, mechanical and electrical system assessments and review any existing floor plans, fire and smoke preparations, interior room finishes and structural systems. While the design team gathers critical information, surveyors perform a field assessment of your job site to ready it for construction. If you’re improving your current space, we will assess your facility to identify areas of need. These assessments define key parameters like codes, compliance requirements, topography, the area’s weather characteristics, usable on-site natural resources and more.
With all the key information in mind, our project team partners with you to identify the right facility, design and construction program to help you achieve your goals within your budget and time constraints. The scope of your project is set, and creative solutions can take shape to help you realize your vision. Next, architectural design begins in earnest and represents the best opportunity to capture value in your project. After all, architectural design isn’t just about appearance; it’s a blend of form and function — strategy, vision, aesthetics and technology— all coming together into a complete design that should drive your project to success.
Architectural design
At this stage, your project team has a solid understanding of your business and financial needs, project schedule, cost, job site, and your facility’s architectural and mechanical requirements. Next, our construction team and project managers partner with the architectural team to value engineer cost savings into the design.
Once the owner and project team have defined the big picture, preliminary drawings progress into detailed design and schematics. And the project team works in fluid collaboration to produce cost estimates at 30 percent, 60 percent and 90 percent design completion. At the conclusion of this process, owners receive a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), a set project schedule and contract drawings — the drawings used to build a facility.
Construction
Following architectural design, you’ll save time, as you won’t need a second bid phase to select a contractor. In fact, we will start readying your job site while design progresses, and elements of construction can begin during the design phase. By overlapping construction and design, your project team can deliver a timely build that makes aggressive schedules possible. You’ll still have a construction team, specialty subcontractors, materials vendors and all the same quality standards as you would in other methods. But the job will get done more quickly, to a clearly defined scope with total accountability.
Post-construction
Once your new or renovated facility is complete, we will provide a post-construction handoff. That includes walk-throughs, instructional videos, hands-on training and core documentation for owners, facility managers and facility management teams.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Programming
Multiple preliminary designs
Schematic design 3D renderings and publication graphics
Existing facility surveys
Site evaluation and planning
Building information modeling
Landscape design
Architectural interior design
Detailed cost estimating
On-site project representation
As-constructed record drawings
Post occupancy evaluation
Commissioning
Fixtures & equipment selection & management
Graphics & signage
Custom furniture
Product design
Multiple preliminary designs
Schematic design 3D renderings and publication graphics
Existing facility surveys
Site evaluation and planning
Building information modeling
Landscape design
Architectural interior design
Detailed cost estimating
On-site project representation
As-constructed record drawings
Post occupancy evaluation
Commissioning
Fixtures & equipment selection & management
Graphics & signage
Custom furniture
Product design
INTERIOR DESIGN
We look at the entirety of a project to create a seamless experience from outside to inside. We can also concentrate on the interior alone. By understanding our client’s needs and the way in which a room, or sequence of spaces will be used, we can create interiors that meet these needs. The quality of light, the choice of materials, the use of color, and the selection of furnishings and works of art are coordinated as part of the overall scheme. Services include space planning, material & color selection, acoustical design, graphics & signage, furniture, fixtures & equipment selection & management.
We look at the entirety of a project to create a seamless experience from outside to inside. We can also concentrate on the interior alone. By understanding our client’s needs and the way in which a room, or sequence of spaces will be used, we can create interiors that meet these needs. The quality of light, the choice of materials, the use of color, and the selection of furnishings and works of art are coordinated as part of the overall scheme. Services include space planning, material & color selection, acoustical design, graphics & signage, furniture, fixtures & equipment selection & management.
PRODUCT DESIGN
We also create custom cabinetry, displays, light fixtures, furniture, hardware and more in our fabrication shop. This means that the design and construction at all scales is single-sourced allowing for the highest level of quality control available.
3D PRINTING
We 3D print architectural models and prototypes for product design using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process. FDM is an additive process, where a model is created by heating and extruding plastic, pieced together layer by layer.
We do offer 3D printing services to clients and other professionals:
If the STL (standard data transmission format) file is already prepared, we only charge you the hourly rate that it takes to print your object. We will provide you with 3 choices to choose from regarding printing resolution (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW). The higher the resolution is, the better your model will look when finished. However, this increases printing time, since the printer will have more layers to build. A high resolution print is set to 0.1mm layer height (100 microns), a Medium Resolution is set to 0.2mm and a Low Resolution is set to 0.3mm. We do offer 3D Modeling and STL file preparation services at an additional fee. The cost depends on the size and complexity of the project.
CNC MILLING AND LASER CUTTING
We also have CNC Milling and Laser cutting options for model building, engraving and cutting signage, leather products and more. The CNC works with hardwoods, plywood, machining wax, PCB, plexiglass, and PVC foam, the laser works with cardboard, plywood, EVA foil, leather and more. We can create the CAD files for clients or accept prepared files from other creatives for a cutting fee.
We also create custom cabinetry, displays, light fixtures, furniture, hardware and more in our fabrication shop. This means that the design and construction at all scales is single-sourced allowing for the highest level of quality control available.
3D PRINTING
We 3D print architectural models and prototypes for product design using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process. FDM is an additive process, where a model is created by heating and extruding plastic, pieced together layer by layer.
We do offer 3D printing services to clients and other professionals:
If the STL (standard data transmission format) file is already prepared, we only charge you the hourly rate that it takes to print your object. We will provide you with 3 choices to choose from regarding printing resolution (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW). The higher the resolution is, the better your model will look when finished. However, this increases printing time, since the printer will have more layers to build. A high resolution print is set to 0.1mm layer height (100 microns), a Medium Resolution is set to 0.2mm and a Low Resolution is set to 0.3mm. We do offer 3D Modeling and STL file preparation services at an additional fee. The cost depends on the size and complexity of the project.
CNC MILLING AND LASER CUTTING
We also have CNC Milling and Laser cutting options for model building, engraving and cutting signage, leather products and more. The CNC works with hardwoods, plywood, machining wax, PCB, plexiglass, and PVC foam, the laser works with cardboard, plywood, EVA foil, leather and more. We can create the CAD files for clients or accept prepared files from other creatives for a cutting fee.
WHY DESIGN?
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Increased Sales Presenting your product or service in the best possible light is key to increasing sales. Beautiful design also improves the perceived value of your product, allowing you to demand a higher price, improving your profit margin. |
Improved Comprehension and Retention The correct balance of copy, art and white space will increase the likelihood that your audience will read what you give them. Pairing your copy with simple yet compelling graphics will ensure that your message sticks. |
Customer Confidence Well designed collateral materials communicate that you’re a reliable professional. This increases the client’s trust in you, helping build the emotional foundation of a successful business relationship. |
What's included?
We create your files using industry standard software in scalable vector format for maximum usability. Final files are prepared in a variety of formats for every conceivable application. A typical package would include the original vector source file created in Adobe Illustrator (AI) or Photoshop (EPS), a PDF that's also vector, as well as raster JPEGs and/or PNGs that you can place in Word Docs, emails, website listings, etc. We also can coordinate with vendors to execute prints and online display. All initial consultations and quotes are absolutely free. See below for a common list of services we can provide.
We create your files using industry standard software in scalable vector format for maximum usability. Final files are prepared in a variety of formats for every conceivable application. A typical package would include the original vector source file created in Adobe Illustrator (AI) or Photoshop (EPS), a PDF that's also vector, as well as raster JPEGs and/or PNGs that you can place in Word Docs, emails, website listings, etc. We also can coordinate with vendors to execute prints and online display. All initial consultations and quotes are absolutely free. See below for a common list of services we can provide.
Common design items:
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Architecture and Interiors:
3D modeling project presentation boards interior finish boards signage fundraising and development campaign materials |
Brand Design:
Brochure Business card Company stationery Expo display Logo design Packaging web design |
Editorial Design:
Book Cover and interior illustrations Calendar Catalog Invitations or programs for events Magazine Menu Photo enhancement and manipulation |
Advertising and Media campaign materials:
Ads for online and print Banners and Billboards Flyer and postcard prints Newsletter email creation and subscription management Retail sell (line) sheet Social media profile identity and advertising |
Music, Fashion and Art:
Album Art, Cd/Record Booklet & sleeve Band merchandise such as posters and graphic shirts Graphics for apparel and accessories Promotional flyers for shows Social media promotion |
WHY BRAND?
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Increased Sales A high quality and consistent brand makes your company instantly recognizable. That recognition factor builds brand loyalty which leads to increased sales and referability. |
Time & Cost Savings An established set of brand standards gives you the tools you need to produce signage, marketing materials, packaging and digital assets, saving you time and money. |
Customer Confidence A strong brand communicates that you're a reliable professional. It not only increases the likelihood that customers will buy from you, but also increases the amount they're willing to pay. |
What's included?
Archestrate builds your identity using industry standard software in scalable vector format for maximum usability. Final files are prepared in a variety of formats for every conceivable application. Typical services might include logo design, branded stationery, business card design, brochure design, website design, media campaign materials including social media and email advertising. All initial consultations and quotes are absolutely free. See below for a common list of services we provide.
Archestrate builds your identity using industry standard software in scalable vector format for maximum usability. Final files are prepared in a variety of formats for every conceivable application. Typical services might include logo design, branded stationery, business card design, brochure design, website design, media campaign materials including social media and email advertising. All initial consultations and quotes are absolutely free. See below for a common list of services we provide.
Common services offered:
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Logo Design:
Everyone knows what a logo is. It’s that shape companies use to represent their company; like Nike’s swoosh, McDonald’s golden arches or Starbucks green mermaid. But what’s branding exactly? Branding is a more holistic perspective of how your customers experience your company. While a logo is only a small simple mark, a brand includes every single touch-point your customers have with your company. Your logo is just one small part of a large collection of graphics. We can provide a cohesive composition of print designs such as business cards, stationary and brochures. |
Web Design:
We offer website development using Weebly platform with over 100 themes to choose from for blogs, businesses, creatives, non-profits, and storefronts. We use standard templates that are very user friendly so the client can modify the site or add a product with ease. |
Marketing and Advertising:
If you're looking for a stronger presence in today's digital world, we can provide resources to help. We can design brand social media pages and profiles, create engaging content for all social networks, run social media campaigns, provide blog post graphics, and create email campaigns including subscription management. Ads for print might include direct mail pieces, event flyers, billboards, retail sell (line) sheet, etc. |
Experiential Design:
Simply put, experiential design is how people interact with a space in order to gain an understanding of what an organization's brand is all about. Combining architecture, branding, graphics, event production, and digital technology, it’s a hybrid of design and marketing. Services may include branded environments, exhibition design, environmental graphics, placemaking strategies, and wayfinding systems. |
