SERVICES

PROJECT STUDIES

Exploring new ideas and discussing possibilities has been taken to another level with the design capabilities and technical expertise of Rich Hostelley Architect.

Owners of existing commercial and potential real estate investment properties come to him for help early on in the decision-making process. By performing simple on site verification studies and combining available information we are able to quickly evaluate the upgrade and renovation potential for retail, office, and residential projects and translate that evaluation into scaled plan and three dimensional graphics. The resulting design studies are invaluable to his clients analyzing possibilities, marketing tools, and budget construction costs before commitments are made.

PLANNING

The design and construction process moves progressively from general to specific. Information continues to compile on previous decisions until all outstanding choices are finalized. This allows the budget to redefine itself as the project information develops.

ARCHITECT

SELECTION

Identify client needs

Interview architects

Review philosophy, portfolio, and references

Discuss values, relationships, and enthusiasm

Visit past jobs, talk to clients

Determine target scope and budget

Discuss fee and schedule

Review and sign architectural (and engineering) proposal agreement

BASIC SERVICES

OF CONTRACT

Pre-Design Phase

Programming interview
Review owner provided existing conditions
Photographic documentation of existing conditions
Analyze site restrictions, zoning codes, existing conditions, and program budgets

Schematic Design Phase

Prepare design options (plan)
Meet with client to review, analyze, approve, or combine options
Refine plan per meeting comments
Prepare elevations and massing studies (axonometric or study model)
Meet with client review, analyze and approve
Refine elevations and massing models per meeting comments
Prepare additional details, list of materials, finishes and outline specifications
Obtain client approval
Prepare request for pricing- submit to contractor/estimator
Obtain “Conceptual pricing” estimate from contractor
Review with owner(s)

Design Development Phase

Calculate, select, determine, refine, quantify, and identify
Contractor pricing
Owner sign-off and approvals
Deliverables:
- Homework package
- Finish schedule and allowances
- Details and sketches
- Packages of cut sheets

Construction Document Phase

Prepare complete construction documents
Meet with owner to review progress
Review owner-provided equipment package
Develop specifications and project manual
Obtain client sign-off and approvals

Commercial Tenant Office Design

Construction Management

Custom Residential Design

Existing Facility Upgrade Design

Major Additions to Existing Buildings

New Building Construction

Precast Concrete Parking Structures

Preparation of Solicitation Packages

Repair and Inspection

reports and Analysis of Existing Facilities

Retail Shops, Stores and Restaurants

Site Planning Design