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June 15, 2007
reno in coop-need architect?
3 bedroom, 1 bath in pre-war Harlem, needs reno, we are doing everything except the kitchen, do i need an architect? if you are one and interested please post your emailor link.
what i would like:
walls plastered and smoothed
popcorn ceiling replaced and recessed lighting installed
bathroom, new tile and fixtures
new electric wiring
thanks for any input
3 bedroom, 1 bath in pre-war Harlem, needs reno, we are doing everything except the kitchen, do i need an architect? if you are one and interested please post your emailor link.
what i would like:
walls plastered and smoothed
popcorn ceiling replaced and recessed lighting installed
bathroom, new tile and fixtures
new electric wiring
thanks for any input
Comments
Sounds like you would be well served by some professional guidance based on the scope of work. I am a Registered Architect, and would be happy to take a look at your space and talk to you more about your project. Drop me a line by phone or email to discuss more specifics.
Best Regards,
George Roushakes, R.A. | 917.647.2678 | george@pulse3am.com
Posted by: George at June 15, 2007 10:31 AM
Probably going overboard to bring in an architect for the whole thing. Sounds like you are doing enough electrical work that you should make sure to use licensed electrician and have the electrical work filed with Bureau of Electrical Control. Electrician will tell you if he needs architect's drawings or schematics, but there is no independent reason to hire an architect for the electrical work. Can't tell from the post how much plumbing you are doing. Are the new fixtures going in the same location as the old? Then probably no need to file the plumbing. The rest sounds cosmetic -- not structural -- and I can't see why you would need an architect for that.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 15, 2007 11:34 AM
If you are not moving anything around (plumbing fixtures or walls) you technically don't need an architect, but it's always good to have one. There are inevitably problems that come up and having an architect will get you solutions to the problems in the quickest manner. Contractors will find you a cheap solution, but it may not be the best solution.
Posted by: Alex at June 15, 2007 12:32 PM
After several phases of renovation, in a home that I've been in for 15 years, with several different architects and contractors, I can say that the very best is Kimberly Neuhaus of Neuhaus Designs in Brooklyn. She is meticulous, intuitive, creative and efficient. She will start suggestions at the very best that money can buy not at the bottom. She really knows quality, preservation, engineering, design and the best people in every field.
Posted by: anonymous at June 15, 2007 3:27 PM
I'm with the group that says you don't need an architect, unless your co-op's renovation policy requires you to hire one. I laughed out loud at the post that said an architect will solve any problems quickly. If you know what you want--and it seems like you do--you need a really good general contractor. Interview at least of three of them.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 18, 2007 9:14 AM
9:14, you must hire some cheap architects. You get what you pay for.
Posted by: 3am eternal at June 21, 2007 7:28 AM
If you are still looking to hiring an architect, try these two. They are doing a renovation for me in Manhattan.
www.sohbr.net is their website. They are very attentive to detail and schedule.
Posted by: Eddie at July 3, 2007 10:41 PM
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