Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the fourth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual run-down of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile.

Firms 98

Firms Architecture Design Transportation 98

EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

Marketing a residential architecture firm is perhaps different than marketing any other kind of professional service or product in the world. And yet residential architects have a challenging situation when finding new clients: we rarely know who may be thinking about remodeling or building a new residence.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Residential Firms Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

We had no clients, little money and were filled with confidence. In 2003, with many accolades and a determination to take our firm to the next level, we moved out of the darkness of the basement and into a light-filled 2,000 square foot office space in Pleasantville. We are blessed with many fabulous clients.

Small Firm 40

Small Firm Firms Architect Client 40

EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. The publisher agreed and the series was born.

Residential 52

Residential Architect Firms Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it.

Firms 52

Firms Architecture Architecture Firm Client 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. I’ve shared articles at this blog in the past on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Be Certain. Make a Plan.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Client 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Time management will be difficult.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Contract Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. I’ve shared articles on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. How do I get that first solo project?”

Client 52

Client Clients Architecture Firms 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 28, 2017

I speak with or communicate online with small firm architects almost every day. I want to know with what members of our small firm community are struggling, so that we at EntreArchitect might develop resources to help you build a better business. As with many small firm architects, I struggled with this issue as well.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Architect Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. Here are my 21 Rules of Online Marketing for Residential Architects: 1. Understanding the specific market you choose to serve is the first step in successfully marketing your firm, online or off.

Residential 52

Residential Architect Firms Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Building Architecture 52

Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. The firm’s outstanding portfolio is a testament to its range and expertise, encompassing hospitality, retail, cultural, residential and corporate spheres.

Firms 96

Firms Architecture Firm Architecture Small Firm 96

EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

Though cross-linked with fivecat.com , I wrote the blog as a personal project without a direct reference to the firm. Between the website at fivecat.com and the blog, we built a thriving local brand of residential architecture. They’d feel as though we’d met without ever having such a meeting. Do you blog?

Client 40

Client Clients Small Firm Site 40

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Firm Address. It’s a great place for future clients to see the quality of our homes in person. With clients? Project Name.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Contractor Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. You’re in the Client Happiness Business. .” “If I start now, I’ll be living in it by summer.”

Client 52

Client Clients Architect Management 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Client 52

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Working with many architecture firms over the past several years our agency, Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, has been approached by many architects who have struggled to establish a consistent, repeatable, and reliable process to attract new clients and projects. The Evolution of Architecture Firm Marketing.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Professional Services Client Clients 52

Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In these terms it transforms the residential concept into a retreat – it returns to the roots that form the essential essence of living in a home. The client adopted these decisions very easily. How have your clients responded to the finished project? How do you believe this project represents you or your firm as a whole?

Architect 76

Architect Consulting Client Clients 76

EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

Recently the subject of specifications for residential architecture was discussed in detail on the EntreArchitect Podcast. It just might save your projects, your firm and your livelihood. It may simultaneously help your client to obtain a better house and assist the contractor in doing a better job. Win – Win – Win.

Residential 52

Residential Architecture Contractor Client 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

From that original small studio, we built our reputation for highly detailed residential architecture and our “personal touch” customer service. The illusion of an “established architecture firm” gave way to our reality each time a calling prospect heard the the crying baby in the background. Check it out here. ).

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Building Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

When Annmarie and I launched our architecture studio in 1999, we knew that we wanted to give our firm a unique identity. Every other firm in the region was named for their founders. Our plans were to create a firm unlike anyone else and we needed a name to separate us from the pack. No offense to any Smith and Smiths out there.)

Building 52

Building Architecture Small Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Access to the attic was via the typical flimsy plywood folding ladder that so many American houses feature prominently in our residential ceiling designs. The seductive texture of our illustrations identify us as artists in the minds of our clients. Do you use hand drawing to market your firm?

Architecture Firm 40

Architecture Firm Firms Sketching Architecture 40

EntreArchitect

JULY 20, 2015

An efficient process of architecture is all about choices and obtaining decisions from some clients takes the patience of a saint. Missing deadlines or, even worse, not managing the expectations of your client, can destroy a working relationship in one meeting. Power of a Being the Best. Photo Credit: Pixabay / stevepb.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Architect Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

Firm Address. With clients? The clients had a wonderful trust in me and I was able to maintain the design intent throughout the process. How involved was your client throughout the design process? We stress the need for this on every project but on residential projects it is not always performed. Project Name.

Permits 52

Permits Architect Contractor Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 24, 2011

It’s also a great time to look back on the past year and be thankful for loyal, trusting clients. We cannot be more appreciative for the opportunities our clients have provided us. I often think about how our work has literally changed the lives of our clients. We are truly blessed to be residential architects.

Residential 40

Residential Architect Client Clients 40

EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With clients? How involved was your client throughout the design process? All commercial project and most residential.

Space 52

Space Permits Small Firm Schematic Design 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. Our clients have big dreams, little idea of how to achieve their goals and often carry unrealistic expectations regarding schedule and budget.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Project Architecture Contract 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

I always knew I would someday have my own firm. The floor area calculations were being disputed by new unit owners and the developer hired Barry’s firm to document the exact floor area of each one of the 200+ units. He taught me the importance of keeping the client happy and getting the work done efficiently.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Consulting 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 29, 2015

When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio more than 15 years ago we had no projects, no clients and no money. We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. A bathroom renovation?

Small Firm 59

Small Firm Client Clients Firms 59

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. The publisher agreed and the series was born.

Architect 52

Architect Residential Firms Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

Firm Address. This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With clients? We are looking at Basecamp right now at the request of another client. Calender Rd. Project Location.

Permits 52

Permits Architecture Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Firm Address. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. With clients? Click here to learn how.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Firm Address. This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. This is not something that happens often in private residential architecture and is always a fantastic event. With clients? Project Name.

Mining 52

Mining Housing Contractor Permits 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Larger firms are going after smaller projects that they wouldn’t have touched before. Firms are leaner after shaving off extra weight during the Great Recession – competition is up. Mark has come full circle.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Building Firms Manufacturing 52

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. Most think they do not need it and refuse it when offered.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Project Client 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 11, 2016

As residential architects, my team and I uncover unforeseen conditions on every project… and that is the key to success when managing these situations. The mindset of our client matters throughout the project. The post Unforeseen Horror Stories appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

Management 52

Management Client Clients Small Firm 52