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If you are interested in hiring a local architect in the Hamptons NY area, there are a lot of considerations, including the style, personality, expertise and fees of the architect. Some of the better and more conscientious architects don’t have a website. Some very talented architects downplay their abilities and these are a few reasons why it can be helpful to have a local consultant to help guide you in the right direction. As a Cooper Union architecture graduate, I can help you plan new designs and renovations of any size. If you are interested in a less expensive alternative, I can design your home and have an engineer stamp the drawings. My company, Warden Building Design, is dedicated to creative solutions. If you believe that you require a licensed architect, the architects listed below should be licensed.
1. Consider the personality of the architect. This question is sometimes overlooked, but is important. The architect is someone you will be meeting and working with regularly for many months and perhaps a couple of years in some cases. You should be asking yourself, is this someone I will feel compatible working with for many months and perhaps years?
2. Determine the design style you desire. Before you even begin considering your architect, you have to have a sense of what style you are interested in. An architect will naturally lead you in the direction of his or her tastes. Discuss and review the designs of various architects before you decide to meet in person, otherwise it could be a waste of time.
3. What expertise is required? Do you need an architect with expertise and experience in designing a rustic log-cabin look or a slick minimalistic look? Are you looking for a LEED certified green home? Are looking for a self-sufficient home that you can live in comfortably even if there is an electrical blackout for a long time? These types of questions could significantly narrow down your options.
4. Define your anticipated total budget. What is your total budget for land, materials, construction and architecture fees? The builder you choose will have a decided impact on your budget. So will the pace you demand for completion.
5. Anticipate different architect fees and fee structures. When you are ready, you will want to find out the fees and structures of the architect(s) you are interested in. Is it a flat percentage of the total construction costs? Is it a flat per-square-foot fee? Is it a time-based hourly fee? Sometimes architects will offer a combination of fee options. The goal for you should be a situation where both you and the architect have accountability. In other words, if the architect takes excessive time, you shouldn’t have to pay for this. Or, if you as the client add excessive changes, the architect should be compensated.
List of Hamptons NY architects by alphabetical order
Barnes Coy
http://www.barnescoy.com/
Bates and Masi
http://www.batesmasi.com/
Erica Broberg
http://www.ericabrobergarchitect.com
Peter Cook
petercookarchitect.com/
Fleetwood & Mcmullan
http://www.francisfleetwood.com/
Frank Greenwald
http://www.frankgreenwaldarchitect.com/
Hollenbeck & Smith Architects
http://www.hollenbeckandsmitharchitects.com
John Laffey
http://www.johnlaffeyarchitects.com/
Craig Lee
http://leearchitecture.com/
Kathrine McCoy
http://www.kmccoyarchitect.com/
Nick Martin
http://www.martinarchitects.com/index.html
James Merrell
http://jamesmerrellarchitects.com/
Douglas Moyer
http://www.douglasmoyerarchitect.com/
Bruce Nagel
http://www.brucenagel.com/
John David Rose
http://johndavidrosearchitect.com/
John Savage
http://www.johnsavagearchitect.com/
Stelle Lomont and Rouhani
http://www.stelleco.com/
Jason Thomas
http://www.jasonthomasarchitect.com/
If you are an architect in the Hamptons area and you’re not listed but would like to be, do contact me and I’ll put you on the list. Also consider having HCM prepare a website and web content that will help potential clients locate your name and work more easily. See the brief post, attached, to find out how SEO web content can place you on top of Google searches.
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