OUR SERVICES
1. DUE DILIGENCE & PROGRAMMING
This foundational phase runs in parallel across multiple teams. Due Diligence involves site and regulatory research by the architect and customer consultants, while Programming defines the project’s goals and operational needs. The result is a clear understanding of site constraints and a preliminary layout that aligns with your business model.
2. SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Schematic Design translates the program into initial architectural concepts. We collaborate with engineers and consultants to develop layout options, evaluate code compliance, and prepare documents for early pricing and permit applications.
3. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
In this phase, the design is refined in greater detail. Material selections, fixture schedules, and engineering systems are coordinated. The focus is on integrating all disciplines to ensure constructability and cost accuracy.
4. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Construction Documents finalize all design decisions into detailed drawings and specifications ready for bidding, permitting, and construction. Final pricing packages are produced, and documents are submitted for approvals.
5. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
During construction, the architect provides support to ensure the project is built per design. This includes responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, observing progress, and resolving issues in real-time.
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SErVICES
housing
Development Feasibility Studies
Assessment of existing building and site conditions; exploration of possibilities for what can be developed on a given site.
Zoning and Code Analysis
Municipal Approvals/Permitting Assistance
Extensive experience with Special Permit and Historic applications and approvals in Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding areas.
Architectural and Interior Design
Design of new construction, building renovations, and interior design including furnishing, lighting and finishes.
Project Management
Efficient administration of the design and construction process with Lean Certified designers on staff.
Sustainability/Green Building Consulting
We design to EnergyStar and LEED standards and engage in early evaluation of sustainable and energy efficient options for both new construction and renovation projects.
Passive House Consulting
cannabis
Cultivation Facility Planning and Design
Multi-system approach; spatial coordination of systems with existing or new buildings.
Spatial coordination for multi-system cultivation environments
Improving flow and functionality of environments through multifunctional coordination of complex systems.
Retail Dispensary Planning and Design: Branded Environments
Designing a dispensary is designing a “retail experience”. In this highly competitive environment, creating a unique “look and feel” can drive clients to frequent one location over another.
Flow Optimization
With staff experienced in lean manufacturing and process engineering, we help clients streamline their cultivation processes and design facilities which support them.
Proprietary, Industry-Specific Stage Gate Process
We work with clients from site selection through systems commissioning, providing transparency throughout the design and construction process.
Site Selection
Integrating our clients business goals with the right size facilities to meet financial projections.
Coordination of Vendor Services and Systems
Our familiarity with different grow methodologies and the latest products, systems and technologies currently on the market can help our clients meet their ‘grow’ goals.
workplace
Occupancy Evaluation
Assessment of existing facilities, workplaces and work practices.
Workplace Research
Benchmarking of exemplary workplaces.
Workplace Strategy
Develop design and implementation strategies for a single workplace locale or across a portfolio of workplaces.
Workplace Design Criteria
Establish dimensional standards and performance metrics for innovative work settings.
Workplace Design Advisory
Design review, team selection, and design management services.
Workplace Performance
Ongoing and incremental evaluation of workplace improvement initiative.