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EXP PERIENCE A CHIT ARC TECT RE TUR FROM TH DES OF LARRY LANE HE SK Y E
Welcom to Exp me perience Archite e ecture 7 Steps to C S Creating an Extr g raordinar Home ry e
Dear Frie end,
e ence Archite ecture, and c congratulatio on your commitmen to taking your ons r nt Welcome to Experie home and your life to the next l t level. As yo begin this program, y are taking the first steps ou s you towards transforming the level of vitality y experien within one of your most impo g you nce r ortant ents. I am excited to shar these principles with y now bec re you cause they ha represen a ave nted investme breakthro ough in phys sical and em motional vibr rancy for a c countless nu umber of fam milies throug ghout the natio Experience Architect on. ture is an op pportunity n just to w not wish for a be etter place to call o home but to really liv in an extr t ve raordinary pl lace.
Getting t that extrao to ordinary pla has often required ho ace n omeowners t endure an endless nu to n umber of challenges. We al have heard or have liv through horror stories during a construction of a ll d ved n new hom me. Difficulties obtaining p permits. ntractor dis sappears in the middle of tearing o everythi out ing. The con Neighbors complain about dust and noise co s oming from your apart m tment. Cost over-runs. t Constr ruction Dela ays. Difficult Building Man nagers.
All of these isses (an many mo stack up each oth until you feel that the is no pai nd ore) pon her ere inless way out. This jour rnal is desig gned to help you naviga through the design and constru p ate uction process by using a simple seven step method I believe t there is i n d. that immense value in each o the seven of
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nal. anual is not meant to be used as a s e substitute fo the many other or sections in this journ This ma importan things that you will learn from our monthly newsletter, at our blog nt t r (www.La aneArchitect ture.blogspo ot.com), CD’ and DVD If there a topics tha you would like ’s, D’s. are at d more cla arification ab bout, feel fre to call us during our weekly radi show whi is aired e ee io ich every Monday at 5:30 PM EST. Our lis stener call-in number is 1-646-595-2 n 2228. You ca also call ( an (2127) ) ce r 594-2007 or fax (212-594-2039) to our offic with your questions.
Since I b began study ying the methods that h have becom Experienc Architect me ce ture almost three decades a ago, the que estion I have attempted t answer is how do we transform t quality o our e to s e the of homes – and thus ou lives – at the most pe ur ersonal level? Our vitali – physic and emot ity cal tional passion – starts at th most basi level: spa he ic acial percept tion is the fu undamental key to achie eving every oth dream th we have f our ideal home. The “home” tha this bookle refers to is one her hat for l at et that is wi ithin an exist ting multi-fa amily dwelli in New Y ing York City.
Enjoy thi program, but more im is b mportantly, us it! In orde to obtain y se er your ideal ho ome, you ne to eed bring thi journal wi you duri your hom search a review i throughou the design and is ith ing me and it ut n construct tion processes. Congratu ulations onc again on making the commitmen to take ac ce nt ction, and to cr reating an ex xtraordinary place for yo and your family to liv Utilizing the principl of ou ve. g les Experien Architect nce ture, you too can have th dream hom that you always desired. o he me
Live Wel ll, Warmest regards, t
Larry R. Lane chitecture + Design, P.C C. Lane Arc
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“M Pleasures and p Mid places thou we ma roam, ugh ay Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” e o o e John H Howard Pay yne (17 791‐1852)
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The Sev n St s T ven teps
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THE ULTIMA OR U ATE RGANIZING P PRINCI IPLE Give yourse a go foun e elf ood ndation during Step O so th One he Other S O Steps wi be ea ill asier for you. r
Adhe ering to the 7 St teps will create a home that you deserv l ve! Gett ting Star rted During g Design n During Constr ruction n
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The Sev n St s T ven teps
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St 1: Ge S d tep 1 etting Started
Clarif your lifestyl fy le
The desig elements that form ou home cou be viewed as a wheel with three p gn ur uld d l parts. The T axial repr resents your core emotio These ra r ons. arely change They affec how you e. ct perceive ever rything aroun you. nd The T spokes of the wheel i where our radiant attri is r ibutes can be observed. These are so e ome of the activiti that are fo ies formed from our core bel liefs. The T outer edg of the wheel is where the “rubber hits the road These ar the practic ge d.” re cal is ssues that he make all o elp other parts o the wheel function. (T also describes all spec. of This homes). Use the p previous notes page to jo down anyt ot thing else th is importa to have in your new hat ant n home. Th will be yo first ann his our notated “sket tch” of your new home. A After you w write down so ome key point that are im ts mportant to y you will begin to be you, etter visualiz what your extraordina ze r ary home wil become. ll
All spec homes ar from th c re he “Outer Edge” – O Only.
Cor Issues t re that describe the inne er you that rarely changes.
Radiant Issues that t affect your day to day life.
Oute Issues th er hat contain yo our extrao ordinary home e.
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Cor Issues: re 1. W do you want to feel while in yo home? What l our __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 2. W are you fears? What ur __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 3. A you usua pressed f time? ........................................... Are ally for .................... Yes No . 4. A you eage for efficien Are er ncy? ................................................. .................... Yes No .. 5. D you crave convenienc Do e ce? ............ .................... .................... .................... Yes No .. 6. D you only want to deal with compe Do w l etent people? .............. ? .................... Yes No . 7. D you want your life ma easier? ................... Do ade .................... .................... Yes No . 8. D you need to have a ho that you can be prou to show c Do ome u ud colleagues?.. Yes No 9. D you feel lo between yourself an others? .......................................... Yes No Do ove n nd 10. D you want that love ex Do t xpressed in y your home? ........................................ Yes No
diant Issue es: Rad If so, how o 1. D you entert Do tain? ….. Ye No es often? _____ ___________ __________ ____ 2. W are all of the activit that you expect to pe What o ties erform in yo new hom our me? __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 3. D you like classical, con Do c ntemporary, or eclectic in nteriors? __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 4. D you have any collectio that shou be desig Do ons uld gned into you next home Yes No ur e? 5. D you want pets in your home? ................................................................ Yes No Do r 6. D you need an outdoor s Do space? .................................................................... Yes No 7. For a BBQ? ................................................................................................ Yes No 8. For a kid’s po ........................................................................................ Yes No ool? ? ............................................................................. Yes No 9. For fresh air? .................. 10. D you cook? ............................................................................................. Yes No Do ? 11. D you need extra space in the kitche .............. Do en? .................... .................... Yes No . 12. D you like to relax in a J Do o Jacuzzi after a tough day at work?...................... Yes No r y 13. D you exerc in your h Do cise home? ……....................................... .................... Yes No . 14. W Where do you like to read ………… u d? …......................................................... Yes No 15. W you be expecting mo family m Will e ore members to li with you (new born c ive u child or a eld derly parent?) …… ……………… ……………… ….................................... .................... Yes No ...
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Out Issues ter s: 1. H many be How edrooms and bathrooms do you need d d? __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 2. D Does it need to be close to work, a sc t chool, opera house, a sub bway/bus sto etc.? op, __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 3. W neighbo What orhood do yo want to li in? ou ive __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 4. D you have a schedule o when you must move into this new home? Do of w __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 5. D you have a budget? If so, what is it? Do f __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 6. W will be making the c Who m critical decis sions – you a alone or you family? ur __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 7. W Where will th resources come from to create and maintain y he d your home? __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 8. D you have any experien in past r Do nce renovation pr rojects? If so what was successful a o, and what w was disa appointing? __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ __ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ _____ 9. W this be your primary residence? ........................................................... Yes No Will y y 10. D you need extra space for storage? ........................................................... Yes No Do 11. D you want to invest a little extra up front on sy Do p ystems that w save ene will ergy or bring g ot ther operatio savings a payback over time?. ons and k .................... .................... Yes No ....
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What to look for wh visi t k hile iting pro ospectiv homes ve
Your r realtor will be ab to sho many places o the m w ble ow y on market. So ome might f the nee that y just w fit eds you wrote dow Here a some tips that will wn. are make e each visit a lot mor benefic for yo t re cial ou. n : Using your own senses:
Don’t only rely on your eyes to identify p o problems. Y might wa to bring a friend alon so You ant ng both of you can listen for any noises that may be dist y turbing - suc as squeaki floors or ch ing r sound of street traffic. ds t Use y your sense of smell. If th place sme damp and musty, the might be a waterproo he ells d ere ofing probl lem. Musty smells and st s tains indicat damp. Cau can be h te uses hard to track down, and k treatm ments are oft expensiv and very d ften ve disruptive. Your nose will al you to ga leaks. r lert as
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If you find diagon cracks in the plaster or brick wal that mea that the flo is probab u nal n lls: an oor bly saggi ing. If you fi horizonta cracks: that means tha there has b ind al at been horizon forces on the ntal n wall ( (like strong winds, saggi ceiling/r ing roof, or a sha and sudd impact w placed up arp den was pon that w wall). All of these might require a hi igher constru uction cost to remedy. o If you want to en u nlarge the bat throom, do y have eno you ough room to allow a wh heelchair to spin withi a 5 foot di in iameter circl You will need to com le? mply with ha andicapped r requirements for s anyth hing that is altered. a Flaki paint ind ing dicates a lack of maintena k ance or impr roper prepar ration under a fairly new coat w of paint. Paint ap pplied over st that app teel pears rough o bubbled, o shows rus stains, or or st indicates corrosio This wou require a fair amount of work to restore pain to a good on. uld t nt ition. condi Load bearing wal do not sound hollow when tapped They usua do not h d lls d. ally have columns in s them either.
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Try a doors, win all ndows, light switches, el t lectric hot pl lates and tap Have the agent or ow ps. wner of the house dem e monstrate gas appliances in case they are difficult to turn off. s t Turn on the lights and check for bulges in the ceiling Bulges cou be the results of old n g. uld er way he nd laced. Gener mould an ral nd plaste sagging aw from th framing an would need to be repl staini indicates inadequate ventilation and condens ing s sation. Norm mally, you ca tell if the floors are sloping, but a small level (or even by rolling a ma an arble) can b useful to check. be c Make sure all win e ndows open and are free of rot or oth damage. Rotted wind e her dows genera ally need to be replaced. Move ement in bui ildings is oft evident in door ten n openi ings. Doors tend to be sq quare, but th he openi ings they are in may hav moved. e ve Also, make sure that your fur , t rniture will f fit throu the doors and hallwa ugh s ays. Are t there enough wall outlets (electric po h s ower point to serve your lamps a appliance ts) y and es? Check the inside of bathroom cabinets fo stain m or or mo old. Is the sufficient ventilation in the bathr ere t room? Operate each toil and make sure that th flush let e he goes down quickly and comp pletely. Make sure that al the service you need, such as pow water, p e ll es wer, phone and ga are availa as, able and in working order. n Check the meter box to see th house has a residual c he s current devic (RCD) for extra safety ce r y ults dents. Safety switches are compulsor in houses built after 19 e ry 992. with electrical fau or accid er old If ng each that is n protected by not d Neve touch or ho wiring. I you find exposed wirin in easy re condu it could be a sign of illegal wirin and shoul be looked into. uit, b ng ld Turn on each tap and listen fo banging in the pipes. This is calle water ham or n ed mmer and is cause by loose pipes. They m require securing or a water-ham ed p may mmer arreste may need to be er instal by a plu lled umber.
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Write d down eve erything t you li that iked and disliked a about the apartmen nts that yo visited. Which o ou ones met your need from y ds your notes s?
Address Pros Cons
Call u to see th apartme with yo Our tele us he ent ou. ephone num mber is 212-594-200 07.
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The Sev n St s T ven teps
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St 2: Du D n - Sch c Design tep 2 uring Design hematic
Now yo have com ou mpleted st one and have decided which apartmen to buy. L tep d h nt Let’s transfor your ne apartm rm ew ment into an extraordinary place! This is where the fun n e really begins. It ca be an ex an xciting step for you if you follo the step below: p f ow ps
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Review the notes th you wr on the previous p t hat rote pages with your arch h hitect so they can better u understand your lifest and ne tyle eeds. a ement from your b m building m manager. The Obtain an alteration agree alteration agreemen will stip n nt pulate the rules of t house. What are the the e permitted hours o construc d of ction? Ca the ele an evators be used by the contracto Does t buildin allow their tenants to install air conditi ors? the ng s ioner units thro ough their walls and windows? Will they allow condensers t be ? y to installed on their te erraces or r roofs? our buildi ing mana agement Ask yo company for plans of the b y s building. Need h finding an architect help t? Existing floor plan can he your ns elp Call 21 12-594-2007 for a free C 7 CD architect locate plu umbing rise load ers, that wi tell you h to choos ill how se bearing walls, and will give clues to w and co ompensate an architect. n what typ of renov pe vations ma have ay been don previous ne sly. Another place tha you can find at existing floor plan is at th New ns he York Cit Departm ty ment of Bu uildings. An expe editer can assist y n you by researchi for the drawings for you. ing Call us (212-594-2007) for phone r numbers of expedit that yo could ters ou hire.
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Here is what y w your a architect sh hould be ng ring S 2 Step 2… doin dur
1. T They will meet with you to l h learn abou ut your needs A writt y s. ten versio of you on ur needs is cal a “prog n lled gram.” 2. T They will visit you new ap ur partment t to measure th space in order to draw th m he o he existing floor plan. 3. T The architect will establish the desig gn sc cope, gen neral con ncepts, an spacia nd al re elationship ps.
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Here is an Op ption fo or Some Home O e Owners s: Hir re a constru uction man nager at th his time. This s manager r could be t the archite ect, but it is s usually a contractor. A constr ruction manager wil ll work wit th the arch hitect to dev velop const truction de etails, and w will work with h the home e owner to keep the p project on time e, and on b budget. Thi is person m might also become the b builder if the owner c chooses not bid the pro oject out to o other con ntractors during Ste ep 4.
Ex xperience Bas Architect sed
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The Sev n St s T ven teps
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St 3: Du D n Deve ent tep 3 uring Design elopme
After th schemat design has been approved b you, th architect will begi to he tic by he in expand upon the approved studies of Step 2 and develop more deta d ailed drawi ings. Here are some of the outcom that wi be created during t step: e mes ill this
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pects of the proposed design are illustrate e d e ed. Other asp Floor pla show al the room in correc size and shape. ans ll ms ct d Outline specificatio are prep s ons pared listin the major materia and room ng als m finishes. hitect verif that the design co fies e omplies wi building codes. ith g The Arch Engineer are consu rs ulted to design the structure, m mechanical and electri ical systems. mes, bined into o phase o one of Sometim Step 2 and Step 3 are comb architectu services called “ ural “Design De evelopmen nt.” A model might be b built in ord to bette visualize the design spaces der er e ned s. This mod might b built wit card boa or it mi del be th ard ight be a v virtual mod del with the help of com h mputer ani imated soft tware.
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St 4: Co ction D ments tep 4 onstruc Docum
Once th Owner has approved the Des he h sign Develo opment ph hase, the Ar rchitect prepares detailed constructio or work c on king drawin We us to know of these ngs. sed w construc ction draw wings as “bl lueprints.” ”
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Compare to the ot ed ther steps, t is the step that th architec will spen this he ct nd most of th time. heir The cons struction dr rawings wi show th dimensio of the s ill he ons spaces. Th hey will also indicate th finishes and the ge he eneral relat tionships o the build of ding parts. ations are a written in this ste This m be inco also n ep. may orporated in n Specifica the drawi ings or it m might be a separate bo ook. The s specificatio describ ons be the mater rials that ar to be used during t constru re the uction proc cess. The Cont tractor will use the co l onstruction documen to estab n nts blish the actual construct tion cost an build th project. nd he These dra awings and specifica d ations beco part of the constr ome f ruction contract.
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ust ppy e e ole which generall produced ly “We are ju really hap with it. We were please with the who process w results tha were far be at etter than wha I even imag at gined. We we very pleas with your services…All of ere sed l our expec ctations were exceeded.” Dr. D Victor Belf fi Homeowner H We are m most pleased with how the a came out Since we w w apt. t. were largely a absent during the project, I especially appreciate the ease of wo y orking with yo and Beton. I would defi ou initely recomm mend you or g give a positive reference. Kerry Clayton K n Homeowner H happy that we are working with Lane Ar e rchitecture + D Design. We re eally needed your architec ctural “I am so h expertise on this projec ct.” Iw wana Herdzik k Beton Builders s
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The Se n S ps T e eve Step
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St 5: Bid /Negottiation tep 5 dding/
This ste will use the const ep e truction do ocuments t select a contractor and to ob to r btain permits to build th project. he
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The Arc chitect can help to prepare bidding document as well as n o ts invitation to bid and instr ns ructions to bidders, the cond o , ditions of the f contract, and the form of agreemen betwee the Ow f nt en wner and the Contracto or. If the Owner is invitin ng sever ral Cos Cutting Tips: st Contracto to bid the Ar ors d, rchitect ca an review th bids and advise th Owner a he d he as Whe a project is sent out to en to which Contractor to hire. several genera contracto for al ors wner sele ects and hires th he The Ow a c competitive bid, the O Owner can obtain more re eliable Contracto Therefo the O or. fore, Owner has a construction costs if the f separate contract w the Ar with rchitect an nd s construction documents are another with the Co w ontractor.
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thor rough and a de etailed. Otherwise, all of the bid will ds be pricin ng dif fferent assumptions and wil ll be difficult to co ompare to one o ano other. Also, some contractors intentionally leave onstruction costs out certain co they can add them in the nto so t proj ject at a hig gher margin once n that receive the contra t act to build.
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Subm mitting g Dr rawing gs to o Yo our Building Mana agement for their review and appro r r w oval:
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Before you can sub bmit any o the draw of wings, you will first n need to ha a ave represent tative of th building sign-off u he g upon the D Department of Buildi t ing’s forms. ce omprehens sive check list that w use to make it m k we much Our offic has a co easier for architects to submi their draw r s it wings to th building managem he ment and get them appro t oved durin their fir review. Call our office at 2 ng rst . 212594-2007 for your c 7 copy.
Obta aining Permit ts:
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Expediter are peo rs ople who k know how and where to file for permit in w ts NYC. Th create the paper work that the Depa hey t artment of Buildings and the Land dmark Com mmission r require. Th spend endless ho hey ours waitin in ng lines at th municip he palities in o order to pr resent the p paper work to the cor k rrect bureaucra Expedit do this brain num at. ters s mbing wor for a fee and they earn rk e it. Hire one and yo will be able to o o ou e obtain your permits without lo r osing your san nity. Your architect should b able to help you find a g be u good expediter for your p r project. In the NY Depart YC tment of Buildings (D DOB), ther are two different ty re ypes of applic cations for interior a r alteration permits. O is cal One lled Altera ation Type 1 an the othe is Type 2. nd er a. Alter ration Type 1 is requ e uired when there is a change to the Certifi ficate of Oc ccupancy o a buildi of ing. The A 1 appli Alt. ication is u used to cha ange the maximum n m number of persons f a space to chang the area, to f for e, ge chang the occupancy or use group of a spac and/or t change the ge p ce, the e descr ription of a space. T This type o permit m of must be si igned off b a by build ding officia – a bureaucrat. Th al hings progr ress at a bu ureaucrat p pace, you probably w not re p will eceive the sign off to suit you schedule but o ur e theirs s.
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b. Alter ration Typ 2 may be used when ther is no change to the pe re o Certifica of Occupancy. D ate During the m majority of the time, an Alteratio Type 2 is filed under Direc n on ctive 14. Thi is when the app is n plicant or another N NYS Larry Lane interv views an Register PE/RA may sign red A noff the ap pplication with expert NYC Expe t editer a Direct 14 Fin Inspecti tive nal ion. who d discusses th he 3. T permit fees that the DOB charges are The t t B s differe types of permit currently based u ent o upon the actual cons struction costs. So, if y have g you gold plated bathroom fixtures, the d m , applic cations that are in t permits will cost more th t han if you had che u eaper the City. Downlo your oad finishes. The DO will probably ask for y OB your podcast at: contract tor’s bills to verify the accu y uracy of y your www.LaneArch hitecture. declared construct d tion costs. blogsp pot.com. 4. A permit cannot b “pulle be ed” until the applicat tion for a permit ha been ap as pproved by the y municip palities. It m might take a few we e eeks to rec ceive an approv of the p val permit app plication fro the Lan om ndmark Co ommission and n from the DOB.
How d you know if y do k you need to file at the N d e New Yor City rk Landm mark Pre eservation Com mmission before filing a the Ne n e at ew York C City Dep partment of Buildings?
Click on our Lin nks at t www w.Lane eArchitecture e.blogs spot.co om
Go o to the N NYC DOB B BIS to find d out if your building has a any pre‐existing violations Go t to the NY YC La andmark Pre eservation n mission w web Comm site to o see if yo our buildin ng is on th heir Landm mark Distr rict Maps If y your street sign is brown ins b stead of gre een, then n you are probably in a La andmark District
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St 6: Co ction A istratio tep 6 onstruc Admini on
While t Contra the actor will p physically build the project, th Archite has sev he ect veral services to offer to the Owne s o er.
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The Arch hitect can a assist the O Owner by m making site visits to o e observe the e construct tion to dete ermine, in general, if the projec is being b f ct built according to the pla and spe g ans ecification ns. The Arch hitect may also review and appr w rove the Co ontractor's applicatio s ons for paym ment, proces change o ss orders, and generally keep the O d y Owner informed of the pro d oject's prog gress. The Arch hitect may need to ob bserve certa things that he is c ain committed to include in a report. This repor is part of the Direc n rt f ctive 14 tha was at discussed in Step 5. d The Cont tractor is solely respo onsible for constructi method techniq r ion ds, ques, schedules and proc s, cedures. The Own can pro ner otect thems selves and their build ding from th being su he ued for unpai invoices that the ge id s eneral contractor receives from their subm contracto by insis ors sting that th general contractor submit a l waiver. he r lien This lien waiver should be sig gned by all contractors prior to being paid l d any paym ments from the Owne m er. Some con ntractors a asked to be paid a per rcentage of their over f rall construct tion costs w when certa phases o construc ain of ction are co omplete. Another way to com w mpensate th contractor is by using the Am he merican Institute of Architec forms G702 and G703 App o ct’s plications f Paymen for nt. This form keeps tra of each individua subcontr m ack h al ractor’s prices, percentag of each completed task, and the amoun that is h back f ge d nts held from being pai until the final paym id e ment. Click on the AI Docum k IA ments link a at www.Lan neArchitec cture.blogs spot.com to download your cop o d py.
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While it is fresh on your mind, w y write down w you enjo what oyed during the construc ction process and what yo could be improved. S ou Share this fee back with your archit ed h tect.
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St 7: Mo In! tep 7 ove
If you followed the first si steps, then you s t ix should now have an extraordi w n inary home - a home of your dream f ms.
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“In ove a decad of inve er de esting in r real estate, I have N , NEVER encountered an d architec of the caliber of Larry La who i proactiv about i ct f ane is ve informing and working with me as an inv g vestor! All the other architects I have e r ever dealt with were ve passive and show no inte ery e wed erest in ful engagin with me as a clien to lly ng e nt help me make my project a s e y success by saving me time and money. H refres y e d How shing it is to m a pro meet ofessional who actua cares a ally about my n needs as a investor and an r who tak the time to get me up to spe on criti success factors fo my project. kes e eed ical or The coo olest thing about w g working wi a true profession like M Lane, who ith nal Mr. actually cares abo the su y out uccess of m project, is the c my comfort of knowing that f someon with tra ne ained eyes is looking out for m and my project’s best inter g me y s rests from the very beg e ginning. Th is so m his much better than only relying on the contra n actor or my e expertise, because th here are so many de o etails that we don’t know whe it en comes t a buildi to ing’s const truction an design. I strongly recomme that if you nd y end f are wor rking on a residential or comme l ercial project do wha atever is ne ecessary to get o Mr. Lan on your team from the very b ne m beginning! !”
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