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PROCESS
The process of Architectural Design at
FORM Architectural, Inc., is one of serving the needs
of the client. We have private clients, contractor clients,
developer clients and all the other specialty clients that have
specific and specialized needs.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN- Initial phases of the design process
include meetings, interactive preparation of program requirements,
and a conceptual development of priorities for design elements.
DESIGN REFINEMENT-The refining of the design from a series
of design schemes to a “possible design solution” involves elevations
and three-dimensional sketches to discuss the volume and style
of the design. The discussion of the budget for the project
will be considered as a factor in completing the design phase
and preparing for the Architectural/Structural detail drawings
that will lead into the production of the project.
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS-Documents developed in the Construction
Document phase will be used to permit, bid and construct your
project. Different clients require different levels of detail
and specification to describe their project to the construction
professionals. The key is to have enough detail within the drawings
to describe the desired design result. We work with you to determine
the level of detail needed to provide the coordinated installation
effort of the contractors in the field.
PERMITS AND ENTITLEMENT PROCESSING- The submittal of
the plans for plan check and permit issuance has become increasingly
complex and time consuming. An independent industry has developed
that does only the processing of the plans for permit issuance.
We do most of the processing through the personnel in the office.
We feel that the control and can be maintained if it is kept
in-house.
There are other entitlement process that may be required such
as Submittal and Presentation before a Design Review Board,
and we represent our projects at these hearings, and the client
is always invited to experience the debate process. Special
approvals for Ordinance Modifications, Variances, Conditional
Uses or Lot Splits can also be accommodated through the development
process of the project.
BIDDING AND PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION- The bidding
and selection of a contractor is important to define the responsibilities
of all the parties; owner, contractor and others that may be
involved throughout the construction process. Developing a process
of bidding that is fair and consistent helps to provide bids
that represent the cost to complete the project. The coordinated
effort of the Contractors, the Owner and their suppliers, and
the Owners contracted trade resources, all need to be working
off of the same installation instructions, the Construction
Drawings.
DURING THE CONSTRUCTION-The involvement of the Architect
during the construction should be required. There are times
that a contractor needs to have clarification on installations,
especially structural items, and a telephone call can clarify
the concern and the project can proceed smoothly and with confidence
on the part of the contractor that he is construction what you
paid your architect to design. We realize through our General
Contracting experience that there are always more ways to do
a specific process than what is shown on the drawings. We feel
that working with the contractor on behalf of the client to
take advantage of the contactor’s expertise, special abilities
or simply their desire to process the work in a different manner,
will produce a more successful project.
There will be design decisions to coordinate, between the information
specified on the plans and the finish selections made by the
client to complete the project. At times there are possible
“design opportunities” that are available once the project is
completed that might be an advantage to the owner, these need
to be investigated and implemented if desired. The involvement
of the architect can smooth over the transition between the
original design and the desired change.
SPECIALIZED SERVICES- These services include pre-project
analysis, project value estimating, color and finish selections,
and other design related considerations. These are usually specific
to the client and can be discussed as needed during any particular
project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—Abbreviated C.V.
FORM Architectural Inc. -- President / Owner
Encino, CA
1984 to Present
Consulting Architectural & Construction Management services including;
Architectural & Structural Design , Estimating Construction Budgets
& Proforma Analysis for Developer clients. Expert Witness and Appraisal
Consulting for insurance settlement consultation. Project valuation
for projects (adjusted to today’s costs) : [Total projects completed
number in excess of 2,000 projects] Residential projects estimated
@ $300,000,000.00 / Commercial projects estimated @ $80,000,000.00
(2011 dollars) / Project designs for Commercial Development ( Project
Analysis & Design Project only— [I.E. ; project developed the initial
design & the development analysis only] ) estimated between $300
to 310,000,000.00 – projects were located in New Smyrna Beach (Luxury
Hotel Project) and Orlando, FL (Ghost Busters Attraction); Las Vegas,
NV (New York New York and Treasure Island Projects); Santa Clarita,
CA (17,000 seat arena); and in Encino, CA (3,000 seat arena). Church
project planning and development analysis, including design and
proforma for master planning purposes. ( Over 20 Master Plan and
church related projects for Assembly Occupancies some of which included
Schools.)
General Structural Engineering Analysis –
. June 1977 to the Present
June 2011. The preparation of the structural analysis for my projects
was provided as part of my design services to my clients. I felt
it was to my advantage, both from an in-house project budget and
for the client schedule, that I complete the calculations to accompany
the structural plans.
WILDOAKS PARTNERS –Owner / Developer
San Luis Obispo, California
1986 to 1992
A development company to develop 8 estate residences and a championship
golf course in San Luis Obispo County, California on a 264 acre
ranch. The 8 residences total over 70,000 sq.ft. and the clubhouse
facilities are in excess of 20,000 sq.ft. The Championship golf
course as designed, was approx. 7,000 yards in length with a valve
in excess of $75,000,000.00. (PROJECT)
DODSON/ MAGNUSON ARCHITECTS, Principal Partner, Project Architect
Los Angeles, CA
May 1982 to March 1984
A 7 person Architectural firm with a variety of project types including
Hyatt Hotels, The U.S. Navy, Commercial, Residential and Industrial
projects. My involvement included Project Architect on several $500,000.00
residential renovation projects, a $1 million new residence, Development
Feasibility for 30,000 sq.ft. offices and delineated operating potentials
for the completed development. Administrative Partner duties - insurances
and office operations.
DODSON/ STEVENS ARCHITECTS
-Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
March 1980 to May 1982
A 5 person Architectural firm with a wide range of project types
including large residential projects, condominium projects, hotel
renovation and Feasibility studies for developer clients.
FISHER/VAN DE VELDE and ASSOCIATES
-Project Manager
Encino, California
February 1979 to March 1980
A 12 person architectural firm with major developer clients. Concept
Designer: 16 story office building, 37 story residential condominium,
Project Manager: 40 unit and 60 unit residential condominium projects,
Development Feasibility Studies; General office development of project
controls, code search format, & construction phase control format
for projects within the office.
ROBERT L. BARNETT A.I.A. and ASSOCIATES -Project Manager
Beverly Hills, California
June 1978 to February 1979
A 4 person architectural firm with a variety of projects including
hospitals, developers and corporate entities.
PRIEST, RICHMOND, ROSSI and MONTGOMERY -Draftsman
San Luis Obispo, California
July 1977 to June 1978
A 15 person Architectural and planning firm- commercial bank remodel,
mortuary and 142 units in 4 different projects. Intermediate draftsman
position, and structural design work.
Additional Experience Notes
MICHAEL SILVA ARCHITECTURE and CONSTRUCTION -Owner
Sherman Oaks & Encino, California
// 1978 to 1984
SILVA DESIGN and DRAFTING -Owner
San Luis Obispo, California
// January 1977 to 1978
AAA DRAFTING CO./SAWYER CONSTRUCTION -Draftsman
Santa Margarita, California
// January 1976 to April 1977
VARIOUS GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANIES
Northern and Central California
// June 1969 to January 1976
Journeyman Carpenter - 2 years;
Journeyman Ironworker – 1 ½ years;
Total for apprenticeship - 2 yrs.
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