Seeking architect recs for a gut renovation in park slope

We’ve started talking to architects for our gut renovation and would love recommendations from people who had a good experience. We’re looking for someone easy to work with, knows how to quickly move through the permitting/paperwork process, has a good network/relationship with contractors, etc.

Thanks!

jen-kg

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decodeddreams | 6 years and 10 months ago

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@bk123 Passive (House) Aggressive

decodeddreams | 6 years and 10 months ago

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@bk123 Passive (House) Aggressive

bk123 | 6 years and 10 months ago

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These architect postings seem Passive-Aggressive….

decodeddreams | 6 years and 10 months ago

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I would like to go ahead and throw my hat into the ring. Please review my firm’s website: http://www.manhatta.net/ Manhatta Architecture, P.C. can meet all the requirements noted. I would be happy to discuss in detail. As seen above, many architects are pushing passive house as a way to differentiate themselves from the pack. My office has passive house certified staff but we will not push it onto our clients. It’s an option should you have interest.

decodeddreams | 6 years and 10 months ago

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I would like to go ahead and throw my hat into the ring. Please review my firm’s website: http://www.manhatta.net/ Manhatta Architecture, P.C. can meet all the requirements noted. I would be happy to discuss in detail. As seen above, many architects are pushing passive house as a way to differentiate themselves from the pack. My office has passive house certified staff but we will not push it onto our clients. It’s an option should you have interest.

jimhillra | 6 years and 10 months ago

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Done right, Passive doesn’t need to be significantly more expensive than a typical high-end renovation. We’re finishing up one now and starting construction on another very soon.

jazzwalk | 6 years and 10 months ago

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We loved our architects. Harper Design and Construction. They are based in Park Slope .

jen-kg | 6 years and 10 months ago

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@JPDA – yes, the architects I’m talking to are familiar with this. The standards are pretty good.

slopefarm | 6 years and 10 months ago

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Can you also recommend a tree on which money grows?

JPDA | 6 years and 10 months ago

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If you are planning a gut renovation I would strongly recommend you choose a firm that can design to Passive House standards for efficiency, sustainability and health. Let me know if you would like more info.

jen-kg | 6 years and 10 months ago

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Thank you!

22nigelphilip

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

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Oops! wrong website address: www.agenciegroup.com is the correct URL

22nigelphilip

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

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We recently completed a gut renovation of our townhouse and had a positive and productive experience with Agencie Architecture & Engineering (www.agencigroup.com). They offer consolidated services in architecture and engineering, which we found added a depth to their understanding of how to accomplish a project from both an aesthetic and functional point of view. Nice people! We like our house. Actually, we love our house! Good Luck!

donhome | 6 years and 10 months ago

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I would speak with Todd Ernst at Ernst architects. http://ernstarch.com/
(website under construction I guess). He did an alt 1 foe me which was heavy on paperwork and drawings, and it came out great. He is very experienced, even keeled and knows how to oversee your GC which is HUGE. Give him a call and meet with him and you will see what I mean.

donhome | 6 years and 10 months ago

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I would speak with Todd Ernst at Ernst architects. http://ernstarch.com/
(website under construction I guess). He did an alt 1 foe me which was heavy on paperwork and drawings, and it came out great. He is very experienced, even keeled and knows how to oversee your GC which is HUGE. Give him a call and meet with him and you will see what I mean.