Architects sought...

Do you have a ballpark budget?

jigman

in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago

8

Please log in, in order to post replies!

8 replies

Newest Oldest

raoulsam | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#4941 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#4933 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(6) "178254"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BvpLLYI8xS/XFSCCkYwILvA7iMkKNa0"
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(24) "raoul.daruwala@gmail.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(23) "/forums/users/raoulsam/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 14:18:51"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(178254)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

I’m looking for an architect who has a good history of using recliamed resources and a green approach to rennovating a really interesting space that I’m bidding on. A lot of the bid depends on me being able to keep the rennovation costs down but I’m really more interested in working with someone who likes being scrappy and using reclaimed materials for ecological and budgetary reasons. Raoul

daveinbedstuy | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#4942 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#4943 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(4) "3864"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(13) "daveinbedstuy"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BtJYyObAQmff2MQp.qFP7/kmwU1bBZ1"
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(13) "daveinbedstuy"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(19) "djl135e54@yahoo.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(55) "http://bstoner.wpengine.com/forums/users/daveinbedstuy/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 14:23:53"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(13) "daveinbedstuy"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(3864)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

You don’t talk at all about the scope of the work.  Do you really need an architect who would be used primarily for redesign of the space, i.e. the floorplan or are you really more in need of an interior designer?

raoulsam | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#4860 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#5113 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(6) "178254"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BvpLLYI8xS/XFSCCkYwILvA7iMkKNa0"
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(24) "raoul.daruwala@gmail.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(23) "/forums/users/raoulsam/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 14:18:51"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(178254)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

It’s a redesign of a mixed use space. I’d like to live there and put a bit of sweat into it too. The space is large, unusual and amazing. I’d say there’s more than 2000+ sq ft to be built out and could be a great project.

jockdeboeraia | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#4941 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#5114 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(5) "40876"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(13) "jockdeboeraia"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BTfkV3DGGseot8oNyuG6kVhsNhUD2n1"
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(13) "jockdeboeraia"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(22) "jdeboer@jockdeboer.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(31) "/forums/users/deboerarchitects/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 14:15:51"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(20) "VK4zWrfWbTPHLfSSlGZI"
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(13) "jockdeboeraia"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(40876)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

I have a architectural degree in environmental design, but keep in mind that green tends to be more expensive.  There are ways to do it though.

raoulsam | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#5113 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#4942 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(6) "178254"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BvpLLYI8xS/XFSCCkYwILvA7iMkKNa0"
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(24) "raoul.daruwala@gmail.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(23) "/forums/users/raoulsam/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 14:18:51"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(8) "raoulsam"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(178254)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

Yes. I’m aware that green can be more expensive but really I’m looking for someone who likes working with reclaimed materials etc.

pacificist | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#4860 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#5116 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(5) "39263"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(10) "pacificist"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(10) "pacificist"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(26) "joannegraney@earthlink.net"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(25) "/forums/users/pacificist/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 13:50:21"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(10) "pacificist"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(39263)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

First name that came to mind: Ole Sondresen.

masterbuilder | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#4942 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#4941 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(5) "26835"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(13) "masterbuilder"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BEhqCCOZrWesH0da.UZzi2Nb1a4B.R/"
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(13) "masterbuilder"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(17) "salemfilm@mac.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(28) "/forums/users/masterbuilder/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 14:15:50"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(13) "masterbuilder"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(26835)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

We work with a lot of reclaimed material – not because of the architects design – but because like you the client prefers the aesthetic.

slopegirl | 12 years and 3 months ago

string(1) "1"
object(WP_User)#5113 (8) {
  ["data"]=>
  object(stdClass)#5115 (12) {
    ["ID"]=>
    string(5) "34682"
    ["user_login"]=>
    string(9) "slopegirl"
    ["user_pass"]=>
    string(34) "$P$BmPjvLLXxuJIHCzkqN9h9/FLl7akcD."
    ["user_nicename"]=>
    string(9) "slopegirl"
    ["user_email"]=>
    string(21) "sarah_11215@yahoo.com"
    ["user_url"]=>
    string(24) "/forums/users/slopegirl/"
    ["user_registered"]=>
    string(19) "2017-08-10 13:49:17"
    ["user_activation_key"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["user_status"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["display_name"]=>
    string(9) "slopegirl"
    ["spam"]=>
    string(1) "0"
    ["deleted"]=>
    string(1) "0"
  }
  ["ID"]=>
  int(34682)
  ["caps"]=>
  array(2) {
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["cap_key"]=>
  string(15) "wp_capabilities"
  ["roles"]=>
  array(2) {
    [0]=>
    string(10) "subscriber"
    [1]=>
    string(15) "bbp_participant"
  }
  ["allcaps"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["read"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["level_0"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["subscriber"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["bbp_participant"]=>
    bool(true)
  }
  ["filter"]=>
  NULL
  ["site_id":"WP_User":private]=>
  int(1)
}

we had several conversations with Braude Pankiewicz and loved their firm… it was a rec from the forum (dean street reno I think) and I have to say the two principals, Thalia and Phil are great, good communicators, good listeners and very able to work on budget, and I liked their style a lot (not all about gutting for one thing). we put off our reno for next year (money reasons) but I would strongly recommend based on our interactions and their propsals. Did I mention they are incredibly prompt about communication? I tried calling another firm that does passive house stuff because I was curious and emails wouldn’t be answered for days… not so with Thalia and Phillip.   this is their website http://www.bparc.com/login/, but you can’t see much there without password. As I recall took about 3 minutes to reach one of them and get lots of info about their firm and past projects soon after.