A custom home is a dream for many people. However, once they start the process, they realize just how much work it takes to go from inspiration to design to build and finally occupancy in a custom home build. Although rarely are two projects the same, the same basic steps happen in almost every design process. Of course, you and …
During a recent visit to the Denver area, I had the opportunity to visit several craft breweries. During my time there, I looked closely at the busier ones and made some notes about each craft brewery design. What I came to realize is that they all had several things in common. Some of which I completely expected and others that …
Today’s restaurants aren’t the same as those opened in the 80’s and 90’s. Now you can find a meal when part of the group wants sushi and the other wants burgers. Because of these fusion themes, restaurant architecture and design aren’t as straightforward as they once were. If you’re planning a fusion theme for your new eatery, you want to …
A distillery is unlike most other projects. A distillery is often a bar, gift shop, manufacturing facility, and tour business all in one. Few other businesses have as many elements as a distillery or brewery. You need an architect who knows all the needs and regulatory requirements of such a facility. Granted, there isn’t a class or classification that recognizes …
Earlier this year, the Biden Administration added another $1 billion in grants to improve airport infrastructure at 114 airports nationwide on top of the $2 billion granted since 2021. Many cities and states are also pledging tax dollars to help with the updates and modern airport design. If you are one of those airports with the funds to update, your …
Whether you’re building a space from the ground up or repurposing and remodeling an existing space, you need to address the seating needs with your architect earlier in the process than you may realize. Once you have your preliminary layout, it’s time to look at your restaurant seating design. Start with Types of Seating Most restaurants have a mix of …
Whether you’re opening a full-service spa with massage, facials, hair and nails, or a salon that offers all types of hair services, you want to make a good first impression. That happens the moment someone drives by or walks up to your salon. However, you want to keep the customers coming back. You must ensure that everyone has an exceptional …
Whether you’re remodeling your current medical practice or moving to a new space, you likely have several goals. One of them should be an exceptional patient experience. However, you also want any changes you make to benefit the practice as a whole. And, you want everyone to feel comfortable and safe and that their privacy is protected during exams and …
Most people choose to work with an architecture firm and build a custom home when they want their forever home. They put a great deal of thought into many aspects. However, almost everyone we’ve talked to who has built a custom home in the past has had something they wished they did differently. Here are the top three. Rushing the …
Building a custom home and remodeling a home are both big undertakings. Not only do you have to find an architect and designer with whom you want to work, but you need to be able to articulate your home design ideas, wants and needs. It’s easy to express how many bedrooms and that you want a lot of natural light …
If the highly competitive housing market has you considering a home addition, you’re not alone. Whether you only want a home addition or are remodeling and want both a new layout and more space, you should work with an experienced architect. As an architecture firm, we’re working with many homeowners on a variety of different home additions, however, there are …
If you’re looking to design a custom home, you’ll want to hire both an architect and interior designer even before you hire a builder or contractor. Although they share the same goal to create an aesthetically pleasing and functional home, they have different roles in the process. The Architect’s Role Your architect’s role is to create plans for the construction …
You may be surprised at all an architecture firm does before the general contractor can begin his work on your building, for your home or business. In fact, architects are helpful in more than just new building construction, they also help with repurposing or remodeling of buildings and homes. Let’s, however, for this article, talk about why you need an …
Potential clients call to discuss their projects on a routine basis. Most of the conversations are similar. They almost always ask about experience, timing and pricing. Often, people who have had prior experience with their local Building Officials would ask some form of this question: “Have you ever dealt with the AnyCity, USA building department? They can be especially difficult.” …
We spend our days, and often nights, working to help other people. The clients that we serve are out there doing the same for the needs of their clients and customers. Over the past few months we have thought a lot and have decided that a change is necessary so that we can continue to improve the services that we …