Hi all, Have combed through dozens of previous posts on the matter, but am still confused. From what has been recommended, you should get verrry detailed drawings made up before you start work. So that means architect, right? But how are you supposed to figure out all the finishes and details without a designer? So do you hire a designer with architect capability (or architect with design sense)... [more]
Hi all,
Have combed through dozens of previous posts on the matter, but am still confused. From what has been recommended, you should get verrry detailed drawings made up before you start work. So that means architect, right? But how are you supposed to figure out all the finishes and details without a designer? So do you hire a designer with architect capability (or architect with design sense) first? Then a contractor? Or do you even need a contractor?
What we'd need is update everything (flooring throughout, all bathrooms including possible extension of sink (wet over dry), closets including building a walk-in, redoing kitchen but keeping most appliances). So the only walls that would be changed are one bathroom's and the addition of a walk-in inside the master bedroom. I don't know if any electricity rewiring is needed.
Thanks!
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Response by NWT
about 13 years ago
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An architect is also a designer.
A designer is not also an architect.
A designer can always dig up a licensed architect. And vice-versa. Just find one or the other whose work you like.
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Response by dan@digsrealtynyc.com
about 13 years ago
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I disagree -- not all architects have a design background. In fact, I found that there are not too many reasonably priced shops that provide true full service design and architecture. In my renovation, we used Actual Size Projects, a small shop in Dumbo -- the principal there has a background as both an architect and designer for Roman & Williams and AvroKO. She handled both interior design and architecture for our 3br gut renovation, which included full re-wiring and moving walls.
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Response by 3BRsearch
about 13 years ago
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Oo, I tried to look up Actual Size Projects, their site is just some contact info.
If I find a designer who can get architect drawings/basics done, do I need a separate general contractor? Or would a full-service shop save me some $$?
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Response by spyridonsophie
about 13 years ago
Posts: 21
Member since: Feb 2011
Get a designer to do everything and then get a separate contractor. Do not start with an architect.
An architect is also a designer.
A designer is not also an architect.
A designer can always dig up a licensed architect. And vice-versa. Just find one or the other whose work you like.
I disagree -- not all architects have a design background. In fact, I found that there are not too many reasonably priced shops that provide true full service design and architecture. In my renovation, we used Actual Size Projects, a small shop in Dumbo -- the principal there has a background as both an architect and designer for Roman & Williams and AvroKO. She handled both interior design and architecture for our 3br gut renovation, which included full re-wiring and moving walls.
Oo, I tried to look up Actual Size Projects, their site is just some contact info.
If I find a designer who can get architect drawings/basics done, do I need a separate general contractor? Or would a full-service shop save me some $$?
Get a designer to do everything and then get a separate contractor. Do not start with an architect.