Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!).
Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering that having one while looking at possible real estate would be helpful or no?
Thanks!
Daron
Hi. There are two main reasons to have an architect search for space with you:
From your website, it appears you’ll want a focus on event space(s). Your occupancy load, aka headcount, will likely drive code compliance.
So yes, always helpful. But likely might not be free after one visit.
Ask around. Your be surprised how many architects you might know lurking behind another friend. 
Jerome, architect
On Apr 1, 2016, at 8:41 PM, Daron Jenkins [email protected] wrote:
Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!).
Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering that having one while looking at possible real estate would be helpful or no?
Thanks!
Daron
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Thanks Jerome! Yea…we’ll have events but I am also building in both a theater and a production studio so I am thinking I need someone who has also worked with film/tv environments? Or does it matter?
On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10:57:12 AM UTC-4, Jerome wrote:
Hi. There are two main reasons to have an architect search for space with you:
- Initially assess if your usage will be compliant, especially egress, bathrooms, and parking
- Initially assess if the space in general can accommodate your planned usage
From your website, it appears you’ll want a focus on event space(s). Your occupancy load, aka headcount, will likely drive code compliance.
So yes, always helpful. But likely might not be free after one visit.
Ask around. Your be surprised how many architects you might know lurking behind another friend.
Jerome, architect
On Apr 1, 2016, at 8:41 PM, Daron Jenkins [email protected] wrote:
Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!).
Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering that having one while looking at possible real estate would be helpful or no?
Thanks!
Daron
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Those are definitely specialty usages. Then I would highly recommend you engage an architect to find a space with you.
Jerome
On Apr 2, 2016, at 10:06 AM, Daron Jenkins [email protected] wrote:
Thanks Jerome! Yea…we’ll have events but I am also building in both a theater and a production studio so I am thinking I need someone who has also worked with film/tv environments? Or does it matter?
On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10:57:12 AM UTC-4, Jerome wrote:
Hi. There are two main reasons to have an architect search for space with you:
- Initially assess if your usage will be compliant, especially egress, bathrooms, and parking
- Initially assess if the space in general can accommodate your planned usage
From your website, it appears you’ll want a focus on event space(s). Your occupancy load, aka headcount, will likely drive code compliance.
So yes, always helpful. But likely might not be free after one visit.
Ask around. Your be surprised how many architects you might know lurking behind another friend.
Jerome, architect
On Apr 1, 2016, at 8:41 PM, Daron Jenkins [email protected] wrote:
Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!).
Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering that having one while looking at possible real estate would be helpful or no?
Thanks!
Daron
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Unless you’re fluent in the rules and regulations of the building code in your area, you definitely need an architect. I live in NYC and it’s basically impossible to file construction plans with the Dept. of Buildings without one helping you. It’s worth the money to avoid building inspectors coming in and shutting you down until potential violations are fixed.
Good luck!
.g
On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:41:13 PM UTC-4, Daron Jenkins wrote:
Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!).
Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering that having one while looking at possible real estate would be helpful or no?
Thanks!
Daron
Another architect here agreeing that having an architect to assist you will be valuable. Not sure what market you are in, but you can usually find a sole practitioner who would be willing to work for an hourly rate while you are in the searching phase. Knowledge of codes and uses and helping you understand how much space you will need are some of the many things that they bring to the table. Finding one can be difficult, short of calling all of the local architects. You could try calling people you know who have built studios to see who they used. You certainly want to spend some time interviewing them to ensure that you can work well together, and that they get what you are trying to do. As with any profession, there is a range of personalities and philosophies, and you want someone who gets coworking.
Will
On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:41:13 PM UTC-4, Daron Jenkins wrote:
Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!).
Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering that having one while looking at possible real estate would be helpful or no?
Thanks!
Daron