Principal involvement in every project is our standard policy. Our staff of project architects and designers share our commitment to insightful design, outstanding quality, and adherence to project schedules and budgets. Your project is a valuable asset; as such, we treat every phase with utmost importance from project inception through construction in order to provide the best possible return on your investment.
Our long-standing relationships with an extensive range of consultants ensures the best available expertise for your project. Edlund, Dritenbas, Binkley Architects & Associates, P.A. has the ability to coordinate all disciplines involved. Clients don't have to contract with a multitude of consultants to get the complete package.
OUR SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
INTERIOR
DESIGN
SITE
PLANNING
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
site
selection
PROGRAMMING/SPACE ANALYSIS
SPACE/TENANT PLANNING
BUILDING EVALUATION
SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING
ADA CONSULTING
BANK INSPECTION SERVICES
GREEN BUILDINGS & ENERGY CONSERVATION
ARCHITECTUAL ANIMATION & RENDERINGS
Design and construction projects typically go through 7 phases. However, depending on the project, there can be additional phases - or even a need to combine some of these phases during the process. Project delivery systems are complex and varied. The architect will advise the owner of the best system for their project.
PROGRAMMING/
WHAT TO BUILD
The owner and architect discuss the requirements for the project (how many rooms, the function of the spaces, etc.), testing the fit between the owner’s needs, wants and budget.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN/ROUGH SKETCHES
The architect prepares a series of rough sketches, known as schematic design, which show the general site plan and arrangement of buildings and rooms. Some architects also prepare models to help visualize the project. The owner approves these sketches before proceeding to the next phase.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT/
REDEFINING DESIGN
The architect prepares more detailed drawings to illustrate other aspects of the proposed design. Floor plans show all the rooms in correct size and shape. Outline specifications are prepared listing the major materials and room finishes. The budget is revised and compared to the established programming.
PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Once the owner has approved the design and the opinion of probable cost prepared by the architect, the architect prepares detailed drawings and specifications, which the contractor will use to establish actual construction cost and build the project. The drawings, bid documents and specifications become part of the contract documents.
hiring the contractor
The owner selects and hires the contractor. A negotiated agreement with one contractor or a competitive bid with 4 to 5 contractors is normal. The architect prepares bidding documents, specifications as well as invitations to bid and instructions to bidders.
Construction administration
While the contractor will physically build the building or the addition, the architect assists the owner in making sure that the project is built according to the plans and specifications. The architect will make site visits to observe construction, review and approve the contractor’s application for payment, review shop drawings and generally keep the owner informed of the project’s progress. The contractor is solely responsible for construction methods, techniques, schedules, procedures and job site safety.
post-occupancy evaluation
Prior to the expiration of the contractor’s one year warranty, the architect tours the building and site with the owner to document any problems with labor or materials that require repair by the contractor.