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022: Residential Construction Costs

Life of an Architect

Consultant Service Fees Interior Designer – provide a great service but can add significant costs to a project. I used to work in an interior design office and I am aware that interior designers typically included a handling/processing fee on the FF+E (fixtures, furnishings, and equipment) that they are responsible for selecting.

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Exclusive! The Most Popular Benjamin Moore Colors Across the US

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

“These traditions and trademarks permeate all elements of the region’s culture, including into the homes of its residents,” Hannah Yeo, Color & Design Expert at Benjamin Moore , tells Freshome. In fact, Yeo says Benjamin Moore has been able to spot a geographic design trend in how colors are being used. Los Angeles.

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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Observations / What Home Buyers Really Want What Home Buyers Really Want Bob Borson — September 23, 2013 — 34 Comments I am an architect who designs – among other things – residential projects for a fairly upscale clientele. 4 An Outdoor Kitchen – Now we’re cooking!

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It’s all Fun and Games

Life of an Architect

I have taken apart cabinets so they could be sanded, filled holes, chips and gouges, painted millwork, and installed new cabinet hardware. You know the old adage that if you have a party, everyone ends up in the kitchen? Since we had a professional behind the bar, I decided to come up with a fun cocktail menu for the evening.

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You should say 'Yes' more often | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

.” To help you mentally get to where I am at, here is the table I am siting at typing this up - It’s now 12:27am because I thought I should stop and take a picture of the eat-in kitchen that is part of my studio hotel room where I am currently staying … but let’s not get ahead of ourself. back to square one with PT.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients. No paint on these walls either.