Seth A Leeb Architect

  When you’ve reached the stage in your project where you’ve received  architectural design  proposals from all the firms on your shortlist, it’s now time to schedule interviews with each firm. If you’re someone who is going through this process for the first time, you may not know what questions to ask or how to decide which architect is the best fit.  To help, we’ve put together a list of questions we recommend you ask during the interviews: What sets you apart from other architects who have similar experience and a similar portfolio? Do you foresee encountering any challenges with my project? How is your firm equipped to handle these challenges? Which people from your firm will I be working with on a daily basis? What do you think are the most important things for me to consider about my project?  How many phases will the project be divided into, and what does each phase entail? How disruptive will construction be during each phase? What can my neighbors expe...

  Once you’ve started making a list of  potential architects  for your commercial or residential project, the next step will be collecting design proposals from each firm on your list. A design proposal is a document that outlines essential information related to your project, and answers some of your most important questions. If you’ve never seen a design proposal before, you may be wondering what to look for and how to select the one that best aligns with your vision.  Here are some things you will find in a successful design proposal: A background section that includes a history of the firm, a list of their key projects, and biographies of each architect. This segment should also list the firm’s qualifications and credentials, especially ones relevant to your project.  A “Why us?” segment, in which the firm will outline why they believe they’re the best fit for your project.  Selecting an architec t takes time and patience, so we recommend you read this ...