architectural services

Full-Service Architectural and Urban Design Firm

We assist you with every stage of the design and build process, from the concept stage through to city building code plans and approvals, cost estimating and construction observation. These services are designed to make your project as efficient and successful as possible by addressing environmental challenges, eliminating errors, and checking quality at every stage of the building process.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION/ADAPTIVE REUSE OF LANDMARK BUILDINGS

We aim to preserve the values of heritage buildings while adapting them for use in the present and transferring them to the future. We are strong advocates for restoration utilizing seasoned building materials which are not available now. Sustainability of adaptive reuse is inherently important to reduce waste and maintain culture because architecture is history and memory.

Carbon Positive/Net Zero/Passive House

We provide design standards that deliver healthy, comfortable, and efficient homes using a holistic approach to reduce or eliminate the carbon emissions associated with your building’s usage and construction. Designing buildings based on local climate, with aim of ensuring thermal comfort using environmental resources. Using passive design concepts to improve the air quality inside the building, providing renewable energy on site, using energy efficiency of appliances and lighting and embedded carbon.

Concept Packages

We determine everything need to understand the full scope, and materials that will allow you to estimate your project. Packaged in a thoughtful and cohesive way that leaves no room for second-guessing, we assist you to find contractors to obtain estimates. We provide preliminary evaluation of the site, review local and state regulations, preliminary engineering and conceptual site design and financial feasibility analysis, concept design drawings, next steps, resources, project analysis and project background.

Beautification

We are passionate about making visual improvements to urban areas, cities, and towns. Our progressive, socially responsive designs satisfy requirements of safety, serviceability, durability, and aesthetics to assure healthy and happy environments.

Interiors and FF&E

We can assist with purchasing fixtures, equipment, finishes and furniture for the interior space.

Building and Energy Code Analysis

We provide a comprehensive analysis representing your entire project, including the building’s envelope, HVAC, service water heating, lighting, and electrical power systems as applicable to the scope of your project work.

Clean Energy Replacement

We assist building owners to meet the standard of Operational Energy during its lifetime to meet climate goals. With the NYC legislation of Introduction 470-A accelerate the timeline to prohibit the use of fuel by 2027. To minimize buildings operational energy by reducing energy demand with conversion of oil furnace to installing high performance systems and using renewable resources.