According to the U.S. Small Business Association, branding “is about the sum total of the experiences customers have with your business.” Your brand's image is the result of everything you do, from your product and how you interact with customers/clients to the design decisions you make about your office. A commercial architect can help you
It isn’t a stretch to say that the pandemic radically altered our concept of the modern office post-COVID. Once-thriving hubs of activity, like the financial district in San Francisco, have yet to recover from the shifts that took place. In an earlier post, we highlighted the challenges facing architects and designers when attempting to transform
Finishing your building project is definitely time for celebration. You’ve been through all the work, expense and emotion that any major project entails, so when the final nail has been hammered in and the last of the paint has dried, give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. But before you pop the champagne and
A Look at Commercial Space Changes through the Eyes of an Architect Every three years in California, the California Building Standards Code undergoes a comprehensive update. This cycle reflects the state’s commitment to enhancing safety, sustainability and innovation in construction. The latest code changes, most of which were announced in 2022, were implemented recently, one
The design development is complete, the construction documents are done, and you’ve selected a contractor. Congratulations! You’re moving into one of the most exciting phases of your architectural design project: construction. During this phase, contractors will begin the task of building your dream, and with it comes the essential task of construction administration. Construction Administration Purpose A building or remodeling
That Future Included Workforce Housing The Disney brand is synonymous with imagination, creativity and innovation in animated films and theme parks. Some might be surprised to discover that Walt Disney cared about affordable housing as a way of enhancing lives. To be specific, he wanted to enhance the lives of his employees. Workforce Housing Meant
During the bidding phase of your architectural design project, your architect can help you select the contractors who will build your dream. Once your design has been finalized, you’ll need to send design documents to qualified contractors, who will use them to provide estimates of the costs of labor and materials for your project. Bidding
Once the design development phase is complete, it’s time to move on to step three in the architectural design process: creating the construction documents. Construction Documents Purpose The construction documents represent the completed design for the project. They are submitted to the city for any required permitting, and the final versions of these documents will
Let’s look close to home first, in Marin County. If you live or work in Marin and travel up and down Highway 101, you’ve undoubtedly seen glimpses of the iconic Marin Civic Center building fondly dubbed, “Big Pink” in San Rafael. The last of Frank Lloyd Wright’s creations is nestled into the hills, and
After the schematic design is completed, the next step in the architectural design process is the design development. Design Development Purpose While the schematic design’s purpose is to provide an overview of the building or remodeling project, the design development phase is intended to fill in the details. During this phase, the architect works with
