architect for a smallish job

Hey Brownstoners. I recently purchased an old house in brooklyn and am looking for a thoughtful architect to work me on with on a 50k renovation. Any recommendations?

jmebrkr

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jmebrkr | 9 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks so much wonderchimp5!

wonderchimp5 | 9 years and 5 months ago

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I just finished my kitchen renovation using Joe Mcguier from JAM architecture. He was at a big firm but recently just opened up a small shop in Brooklyn, so someone like that might be a good bet. His email is Joe@jambk.com. You can tell him his client from Prospect Place recommended you.

jmebrkr | 9 years and 5 months ago

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Thanks for these thoughts. I have reached out to the existing PE and licensed trades and have a sense of the issues. But i need to work with an architect to understanding all of the costs and move forward. Which is why it would be great to get a few recommendations … Workisfun — Thanks so much for suggesting Veronica Barrow!

carmenf | 9 years and 5 months ago

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I would not even consider doing any actual changes without first understanding the reasoning and associated cost surrounding the open permits.

c_w | 9 years and 5 months ago

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First you need to understand what is preventing sign-offs. Contact the existing architect and perhaps they will tell you. If it’s just general paperwork they may even deal with it. If it’s because of other issues related to paperwork by licensed trades who did the work there, you should follow up with them. Finally, if there are issues with the work itself, you may need new contractors, new permits to supersede etc.

greenmountain | 9 years and 5 months ago

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That seems like a financial disaster. Did you know when you purchased your new home you would be down to your last $50? What happened?

workisfun | 9 years and 5 months ago

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Look up Veronica Barrow.

jmebrkr | 9 years and 5 months ago

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Thanks for the replies. I need an architect because I bought the place with open permits. So my first priority is to close the outstanding issues. But I also want to do some small aesthetic alterations to the place — remove a wall (not load bearing), add another, redo some finishes, etc. The budget is 50k, because that is what I can afford at the moment. Any architect recommendations?

resident2 | 9 years and 5 months ago

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If you are just “renovating” and with a budget of $50,000 it sounds to me like you do not need an architect, you need a contractor that you have good communication with and can see the things the same way. If on the other hand you are completely re-configuring, knocking down walls etc that needs to be filed then it is going to cost you more than $50,000 What is it that you are thinking of doing?

carmenf | 9 years and 5 months ago

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what is a smallish job?

greenmountain | 9 years and 5 months ago

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Do you know what it costs, even though you haven’t designed it? Or, you designed it and have a contractor’s estimate, but you need help with a permit?