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 site conditions and a rigorous analysis of zoning and code requirements. Explore development possibilities to test and select the best development option.
Architectural and Interior Design
We provide best in class architectural design for new construction and value-add building renovations. Our team integrates consulting engineers to ensure fully coordinated building design for core and shell. Fit-out work includes interior design, lighting and finishes with furnishing, fixtures and equipment selection.
Sustainability/Green Building Consulting
We engage in early evaluation of sustainable, energy efficient, and healthy building options for every project. We design to IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 standards and are able to fully support Passive House, EnergyStar WELL and LEED certifications. Where feasible we strive for Net Zero and Energy Positive outcomes.
Building Information Modeling/Design Visualization
Our practice uses advanced BIM and rendering software with integrated AI technology to support architectural design and building engineering. Outcomes include rapid design scenarios, clash detection and sequencing, daylighting and shadow studies, presentation renderings and virtual interior tours.
Municipal Approvals/Permitting Assistance
We move our projects forward through the permitting and municipal entitlements process with the AHJs; including Inspectional Services, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Boards, Historic Commissions and Neighborhood Conservation Districts.
Construction Phase/Project Design Management
We efficiently administer the design and construction process with Lean principles and processes. We believe that an integrated team approach ensures the most successful and cost-effective outcomes for every project. We advocate for early build partner involvement to drive value and accelerate speed to market.
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.