For more than 21 years, VELOCIPEDE architects has been a leader in sustainable commercial architecture. As the designer of PCC Natural Markets, as well as commercial tenant improvements throughout the Seattle region, we have the hardhats-on experience and ecobuilding expertise to help commercial developers achieve ambitious sustainability goals while meeting project deadlines. Our capabilities include grocery stores, multifamily buildings, co-housing communities, office interiors, restaurants, and retail tenant improvements.
Residential design begins with people, and every home is as unique as its owners. Whatever your project-from a kitchen remodel to a major addition to the construction of a new home-we begin the design process by listening. We strive to understand your unique needs, your goals, and your aesthetic preferences. Working with VELOCIPEDE architects, you can expect personalized attention, an uncompromising attention to detail, and intelligent, sustainable design. We never forget that it's your home, your dream, your money.
If you are contemplating your first building project, you know that you probably need an architect, but what will this relationship entail? How do you begin, and what, exactly, should you expect? Every architecture firm is different, but we thought we'd share how we typically do things at VELOCIPEDE to give you a sense of what it's like to hire and work with an architect. A free phone consultation is how we normally begin our customer relationships. In about half an hour we listen to your goals, wishes, and preferences.
Selecting your architect is an important decision. Most clients build only once or a handful of times, so finding the right architect for your big project is essential to its success. Chemistry is the most important criterion for selecting your architect. You will be working closely with him for months or years. So while you are talking with him, silently ask yourself these key questions: Do we share the same values? Does he listen thoughtfully and offer helpful suggestions? Can I trust him to take care of my money and work in my best interest?
When it comes to ecological aspects of the design, we match the project's green goals with the client's green aspirations. There is very little in the world of ecobuilding that we have not done already. We can bring that expertise to your project. Most of our clients want to incorporate the green features that make sense for them, that they value the most. That may be continuously filtered fresh air delivered to bedrooms. Or thorough air sealing to eliminate cold drafts. Recycling construction waste is surprisingly easy to do.
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