Business Details
Trusted Architectural Services in Detroit, MI
Architecture & Urban Design, PC is a Detroit-based architectural firm with decades of experience delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions. Our team specializes in architectural project management, systems commissioning, and construction administration, ensuring projects meet rigorous design and performance standards. We have successfully managed large-scale developments like the $250 million Cobo Conference Center expansion, demonstrating our ability to coordinate complex teams and timelines. Our services include feasibility studies, change-of-use documentation, and construction document reviews tailored to client needs. We prioritize rapid, responsive service while maintaining economic efficiency and design excellence.Our expertise spans commercial, healthcare, educational, and residential sectors, with a proven track record in Detroit's urban development. We emphasize transparency, quality assurance, and adherence to sustainability principles through LEED-certified practices. Our team's deep local knowledge ensures solutions align with community needs and regulatory requirements. We collaborate closely with clients to transform conceptual ideas into functional, code-compliant spaces. Our commitment to post-construction support includes warranty collection and operational manual delivery, ensuring long-term client satisfaction.
Services
Architectural Project Management
Architectural Systems Commissioning
Change of Use Drawings
Construction Administration
Feasibility Studies
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in Detroit's architectural landscape.
- Our team specializes in large-scale project management and commissioning.
- We provide code-compliant, cost-effective change-of-use documentation.
- Our LEED-certified practices prioritize sustainable design solutions.
- We maintain transparency through rigorous construction document reviews.
Services
Architectural Project Management
We coordinate all phases of architectural projects, from initial strategy to final delivery. Our team ensures adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while managing consultants and regulatory compliance. With experience in multimillion-dollar developments like Detroit's Cobo Center expansion, we deliver complex projects on schedule and within scope.
Architectural Systems Commissioning
Our commissioning process confirms building systems meet design specifications through rigorous testing and documentation. We monitor compliance during construction and occupancy phases, ensuring operational efficiency from day one. This quality assurance service covers critical components like doors, curtain walls, and energy systems for long-term performance.
Change of Use Drawings
We create detailed drawings and analyses for zoning and building code compliance when repurposing spaces. Our documentation includes floor plans, elevations, and cost estimates to secure permits and approvals. This service ensures modifications meet safety standards while maintaining functional design integrity.
Construction Administration
We monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to architectural designs, reviewing contractor work and submittals. Our team facilitates communication between stakeholders, processes payment applications, and coordinates warranty collections to guarantee final deliverables match client expectations.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct comprehensive analyses of site viability, space programming, and cost projections to guide early-stage decisions. Our studies include schematic designs and 3D renderings to visualize concepts, helping clients assess practicality before committing resources to development.
People
Louis J. Fisher
President
AIA-certified architect with LEED credentials, Louis Fisher leads Detroit-based projects emphasizing sustainability and urban revitalization. He managed the Cobo Center expansion and specializes in commissioning services for complex structures.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in project management, systems commissioning, change-of-use documentation, construction administration, and feasibility studies for commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Do you handle large-scale commercial projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with multimillion-dollar developments like Detroit's Cobo Center expansion, managing timelines, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
How do you ensure building code compliance?
We conduct rigorous commissioning processes, create detailed code-compliant drawings, and perform construction-phase oversight to verify adherence to zoning and safety regulations.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Detroit, MI, we serve clients across Michigan including Southfield and Blue Island, IL, with a focus on urban design and redevelopment projects.
Can you assist with LEED-certified projects?
Yes, our team includes LEED Green Associates who integrate sustainable practices into design and construction processes to meet environmental standards.
