Hello,
I am an Architect (designer)...have renovated alot of kitchen and baths...in brownstones, both historic and modern.
You can reach me ra@andradearchitecture.com and I can send you some images and discuss your project.

Posted by: lucara926 at March 30, 2009 10:09 PM in response to looking for a kitchen designer

I am an Architect with a small practice. I have much NYC townhouse experience, as well as 2nd homes in the Hamptons and northern NY. I have also worked in a few name offices.
That said. I usually charge between 10 and 15 % of construction depending on the scope of work, size of project, simplicity, complexity etc. Every project is different and I have low overhead, that's a key factor.
I can also work hourly not to exceed a certain amount.
If you wish to discuss further with me you can reach me at ra@andradearchitecture.com...
(fyi-my website is under construction-landing page should appear soon)...
I can email photos of work..

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 1:52 PM in response to Reasonable architect rates

I am an independent Architect in NYC with much townhouse experience.
I work on an hourly basis and would be happy to discuss your project with you.
Please email me @ra@andradearchitecture.com
I can send you photos of work.

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 1:40 PM in response to Architects

Can you tell me more about your building, is it brick, brownstone, limestone, etc. and size.
ra@andradearchitecture.com

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Landmark Architect?

Hello,
I am an Architect with much townhouse renovation experience...including construction managing (some) projects myself. That is, I oversee the construction, coordinate the trades, make decisions in the field, bid out and hire the subcontractors for select projects as required. I usually work with a handful of contractors that have given me good results on projects.
This service, construction management, is not always required. I tell you this because I not only provide clients with design and construction documents, but I also know how to build and detail and interface with contractors in the field.
I have a small practice and would love to speak with you about your project. I have my own expeditor and we have gone through the townhouse conversion/renovation process many times over...our fees are reasonable. I have a sliding scale depending on the project and client requirements.
If you wish to connect you can reach me at ra@andradearchitecture.com

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 1:34 PM in response to The Need for Construction Plans?

I am an independent Architect, lots of townhouse experience in NYC...the scale of your project is perfect for my practice.
I have been doing sustainable work since 1995, mostly passive, have built LEEDS projects and doing alot of sustainable 2nd homes outside of NYC.
You can reach me at ra@andradearchitecture.com (website under construction).

Thank you,
Robin

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 1:21 PM in response to Looking for an Architect

Email me: I can give you contractors names once I understand the scope of your project.

ra@andradearchitecture.com

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 12:44 PM in response to Good GC Needed

I am a sole proprietor Architect in NYC and just happened to go through this exact same process for a townhouse I owned in
Harlem...converted SRO to 4 family, as well I have gone through this process for 3 other buildings (2 of them from SRO to 2 family, 1 other to 4 apartments).

I can discuss your project with you.
My email address is ra@andradearchitecture.com (website under construction)...
Direct: 917.682.4845

Thank you,
Robin

Posted by: lucara926 at March 25, 2009 12:38 PM in response to Cost to convert SRO to 4 Family

J Thomas Construction - I've heard great things about these guys.

Posted by: TillTheLand at March 26, 2009 2:24 PM in response to Good GC Needed

Alex Ribeiro, Smiling House.
work 718-376-4045
mobile 917-731-4045

Posted by: WTBrooklyn at March 28, 2009 11:52 PM in response to Good GC Needed

Try Anais Rogers - 646-460-0100. She is WONDERFUL and cheap, and has great people to do the actual work.

Posted by: gkw at March 31, 2009 4:49 PM in response to looking for a kitchen designer

Hi! I'm an architect/ designer. my aesthetic is thoroughly modern. I'm currently working on a project in Brooklyn - complete renovation - modern, budget concerns. Very successful working relationship with the contractor. Give me a call if you're interested 612 245 8636 + good luck!

-alix a.

Posted by: AlixA at April 1, 2009 12:28 AM in response to looking for a kitchen designer

Hi,

I am an interior designer who is at the final days of completing a kitchen remodel in Windsor Terrace. The house is over 100 years old with an Arts & Crafts style. The owners wanted to design the kitchen so that we did not compromise the integrity of the style yet include contemporary elements to have it reflect today's lifestyle. Although it had it's challenges, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Client is thrilled as well as I am.

If you are looking for a VERY modern kitchen which is what you describe, I have an excellent source to work with. Together we can accomplish your goal.

Feel free to contact me.

Susan Medaglia
Morinstyle@optonline.net

Posted by: Morinstyle at April 1, 2009 12:17 PM in response to looking for a kitchen designer

call me for a ballpark figure
thats really what you wanted but none of us want to print it here

Posted by: dexpediter at April 4, 2009 11:29 AM in response to Cost to convert SRO to 4 Family

Typically I charge 10% depending on the level of detail and oversight required could be plus slighly or or less.
Kaiserarchitects.com

Posted by: alfred kaiser ra at April 8, 2009 12:07 PM in response to Reasonable architect rates

I love that you're going modern!
I'm a kitchen and bath designer, I work in manhattan and brooklyn.
Have been featured in House Beautiful and have a 5-star rating from The Franklin Report.
Please see my web site for more info, and check the FAQs page for lots of free advice:

http://121studio.com/default.asp

http://121studio.com/default.asp?navID=7

Good luck with your renovation whoever you choose to work with!
best,
Clare Donohue

1 2 1 S T U D i O . C O M

Posted by: 121studio at April 17, 2009 1:41 PM in response to looking for a kitchen designer

perfect spot for my comment,

youve got all the reasons needed to hire the right architect for your needs. its like going to a pet shop to spend 300k on a fish tank and thinking you can pick out a bunch of stuff and throw it together and it will work. you need the guy who knows what fish can live together and what size filter will sustain them.

My comment is this: after hiring an architect, you should hire your own expediter directly paid by you. im writing an article on the subject and my short advice is that if you hire the expediter you dont get the excuses that 2ND CENTS got from his/her architect. you control the process you know exactly where things stand because the expediter works for you!

i can say its kinda like letting the bank hire your closing lawyer. you want to get the real story all through the process. In your case Scott is going to hire an expediter, mark up the fee, and tell him or her what to tell you! thats if you ever get to talk to the expediter at all!

also when you say 5k to file the permits it says you dont have the whole process covered. you need him to go all the way to signing the job off before he gets all the payment. i can tell you stories about the many "clean-up" jobs i am asked to do that stem from focusing on getting to the permit by any means neccessary, causing un-fixable problems at inspection and sign off time.

last tidbit, when your contractor builds something different from what is on the DOB drawings, you will have to ammend the plans filed. make sure that is encompassed in the 5k. if so 5k is not alot

Posted by: dexpediter at April 20, 2009 8:09 PM in response to The Need for Construction Plans?

my thoughts EXACTLY jp2,

just remember when it comes time to talk numbers, insist that you will hire your own expediter so remove that cost from the architects fee in the approval phase and construction phase.

would you let the bank hire your mortgage lawyer???
most people do because no one advised them otherwise.

Posted by: dexpediter at April 30, 2009 9:13 AM in response to architect for new construction