How to Select an Architect Jersey City NJ

Selecting the right architect for your project can be a daunting task. It is paramount to hire the right architect for the job, since you will be working hand in hand through the duration of the project, and the designs that your architect draws will affect you for the life of the building or the duration of your use of it.


1 . Local Companies

ColvinDESIGN
917.903.1265
345 West 13th Street
New York, NY
Lewandowska Architect PLLC
(212) 787-4558
75 Maiden Lane
New York, NY
sawa rchitects, inc.
914 263 7868
580 Broadway #705, nyc, ny 10012
nyc, NY
Structure Tone Inc.
(212) 481-6100
770 Broadway
New York, NY
ContiGroup
(212) 207-5100
277 Park Avenue
New York, NY
Ivonne Ibarra
(212) 398-6881
108 W. 39th Street
New York, NY
Scarano & Associates
(718) 222-0322
110 York Street
New York, NY
Stephen Wang Associates
(212) 829-9494
135 E. 55th Street
New York, NY
HTDSTUDIO | Architects + Designers
(718) 832-5506
184 Garfield Place
Brooklyn, NY
EDennie Design for Sustainability
(718) 218-9003
338 Berry St. Unit 14
Brooklyn, NY

2 . What Does an Architect Do?

Often what architects do seems to be a mystery. What the public sees is that an architect pulls ideas straight out of their head, draws them, and then a building pops up according to their specifications. But in reality, an architect’s job is much more complicated than that. An architect must understand the purpose for the building, and must be able to see all the uses and problems to be able to design a functional building. In order for this to happen effectively, the architect and the client must be communicating their needs clearly to each other. The client must be able to give his or her vision to the architect, so he or she can then design a building that will live up to the client’s expectations.

3 . What Should I Hire an Architect For?

The answer to this question is based on your individual needs, experience, and confidence in your own design and building abilities. Certainly, few people would aspire to design and construct a full-scale office building, but it is common for individual homeowners to manage remodeling and small add-ons. It is important to understand that even the smallest project can be intensely complicated. For instance, if remodeling a room in your home-involved alteration of a structural wall, then it might be risky to attempt without at least consulting an architect on the best way to approach the project.

In many cases, the only obvious aspect of the project is the current problem that the project is to rectify. For instance, perhaps your office is too small and needs additional storage space, but you have no land on which to build an add on, etc. An architect can help you form a solution to your problem.

4 . When Should I Start Looking For an Architect?

The short answer is simple – as soon as possible! As mentioned above, an architect can be helpful, as soon as you have identified the problem to be fixed. Depending on your specific needs, the architect may be able to help by doing site studies, work to secure zoning and planning approvals, as well as many other items that should occur before the design is even formed!

It is important to realize that a construction project, especially a new construction, can take years to complete. It is not uncommon for two years to pass from the time one decides that construction is necessary until the ground breaking. Approvals must be obtained, designs must be drawn, land must be scoped, etc. Most architects are familiar with the pre-construction process and will help you reach the groundbreaking phase quicker, if you hire them right at the start of the project.

5 . Featured Local Company

ColvinDESIGN

917.903.1265
345 West 13th Street
New York, NY
http://www.colvindesign.com

A full service architectural & interior design firm serving New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Begun as a sole proprietorship in 1993, ColvinDESIGN was formally established in 2004 to provide outstanding architectural, interior design and graphics services with the rigor, focus, management, and responsibility to the client expected of a quality professional services company.

With over 15 years of experience at some of the world’s most prestigious architecture firms, Danny Colvin brings a wealth of unusual project experience and expertise to his clients. His completed projects have ranged from airport terminals, pedestrian bridges, award-winning corporate standards programs, graphic designs, apartment renovations, branding programs, custom homes, major corporate relocations, and interior decoration, to flying trapeze rigs.

Whatever the task at hand, ColvinDESIGN finds the most appropriate and effective solution, and, more importantly, ensures that the solution is followed through to the final completion of every project.


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