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Is the scope of your home design project more involved than replacing your kitchen countertops or bathroom flooring? It is the responsibility of an architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and entire habitable structures. When you hire an architect, you are not only hiring someone to design and build your home, but you are also hiring the person who will manage all of your budgetary limitations and site constraints, as well as coordinate the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

It is best to hire an architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process beginning with initial concepts to the completion of construction. It is often that the architect is the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, your architect may help you select and hire your sub-contractors, which can include the builders, engineers, landscape architects, etc. Architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the architect you hire. They can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor, and they can be your biggest advocate along the way of construction. Depending on the office that you hire, the scope of their work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and interior finishes. As far as production, the architecture office that you hire will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3-D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. One of the most important duties of an architect is the fact that they serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction as well facilitate communication between all other contractors.

It is very important to hire the right architect for the job that you need. Remember that the most well known or established designer may not be the best architect for you. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask around from people whose work you like. Browse portfolios online so you can get a sense of the aesthetic of the designer. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of what you would like to do and how much you would like to spend. Architects are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single architect too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask a prospective architect:
  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Make sure you bring up any special requests you would like as soon as possible. (ADA, LEED)
  • What types of renderings will you produce? (3D, video, illustrative)
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project by?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction completion)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the the architect's personal style will interfere with what you envision)
  • Will you help with hiring contractor and subs?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?
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Beverly, MA, US 01915 · 278 photos
Siemasko + Verbridge is a full-service architecture, interior design, decorating and landscape design firm. Our projects encompass residential, corporate, commercial, and institutional design, inclusive of both new construction and renovation work. W...
Cambridge, MA, US 02142 · 177 photos
LDa Architecture & Interiors is committed to finding a meaningful balance between traditional New England architecture and the unique needs of contemporary living. Our passion for intelligent, creative design results in thoughtful and inspired reside...
Watertown, MA, US 02472 · 159 photos
Residential Architecture and Interior Design Architectural Preservation Museum Collections Storage Design
West of Boston, MA, US · 340 photos
design services along with project management, CAD drawings, graphic design and artistic renderings are offered to complement and enhance others associated within the residential design environment. ---- contact information ---- ...
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Cambridge, MA, US 02139 · 139 photos
Hammer Architects’ work focuses on designs involving both new construction and renovations and additions that often require a sensitive integration with an existing historic or architecturally significant structure.
Cambridge, MA, US 02139 · 67 photos
Frank Shirley Architects offers clients decades of experience in high-end residential architecture. The firm balances an appreciation of traditional proportions, crafts, and materials with a command of the latest and most cost effective sustainabilit...
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Cambridge, MA, US 02139 · 19 photos
Heather Weiss founded studiohw in 2011 as a full-service architecture and design firm based in Cambridge MA and NYC. Prior to starting her own practice, Heather worked for 15 years as a project architect on high-end residential and varied institution...
Medford, MA, US 02155 · 56 photos
Developing an enjoyable relationship with your Architect is vital to a project's success. We put the FUN back into residential and commercial design and construction. Solving problems and creating great designs while satisfying our clients, is our ...
Boston, MA, US 02109 · 133 photos
Innovative design embracing energy, environment, and lifestyle. ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) is an architectural design and energy consulting firm specializing in new construction and major renovations. Our commitment to innovative and ecologically se...
Cambridge, MA, US 02140 · 95 photos
"Good Design @ Work" Leslie S. Saul, IIDA, AIA, LEED AP®, founded Leslie Saul & Associates (LS&A) an Architecture and Interior Design firm on December 21, 1992, with the following mission: to make the world a better place in which to work, to liv...
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