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WHY HIRE AN ARCHITECT ?

An architect is a design and construction professional with the education and experience to guide you through the construction process from project conception to completion.

Whether you're about to expand your current facility, adapt an existing structure to a new use, or construct an entirely new building, your project represents a major investment that will affect the productivity and efficiency of your organization for years. The best way to maximize such an investment begins with consulting an architect. Architects have the education, training, experience, and vision to maximize your construction dollar and to negotiate the entire design and construction process.

Early involvement is key. Even before the drawing phase of a project, an architect can help you define the building project, establish a realistic budget, and provide beneficial guidance and advice. Early assistance can include site studies, help with planning and zoning approvals, environmental assessments, and a variety of other pre-design activities. Plus, when involved at the earliest planning stage the architect is better able to understand your business and your goals, can develop more effective design solutions, and has more opportunities to propose ways to reduce costs. The long-term result is a facility that optimizes the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of your operation and that meets your current and future needs.

Contact us for a free consultation and find out how we can assist you with your project.

 

TALLEY & SMITH ARCHITECTURE, INC.

P.O. Box 518 , Shelby , NC   28151
409 E. Marion St. , Shelby , NC   28150

 

phone:  704-487-7082
fax:  704-482-5596

Bob Smith & Terry Randolph

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2007 Mt. Home Baptist Church

Click here for a brief primer on
"The Architect's Role"

This article appeared
 in the May 2006
Shelby Star
business section.

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You and Your Architect

An American Institute of Architects' guide to successfully working with an architect to get the greatest benefit on your design and construction project.

Select the below for the

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

web site information on

Working With An Architect

The information on this web page helps explain the
architectural design process, what architects do, and
how to make the most of your relationship with an
AIA architect.

Do you have questions like:

Does my project really require an architect?
At what point should I involve an architect?
What is it like to work with an AIA architect?
How do I get the most out of the experience?

This AIA site has a brief description of the five phases of design.  You can find answers and tools to help guide you through the design process and examples of how the process has worked for other clients and architects. Find out how to get the most for your money.
Good design makes a difference.