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Building Ingenuity Announces Three New Residential Projects

Fri, 10 May 2024 19:45:44 GMT

Building Ingenuity Named Architect of Record for Three New Residential Projects!

We're excited to announce that Building Ingenuity is the architect of record for a family development, family duplex, and for modular homes located in South Florida.

Read more about these in progress projects below.

Burgess Family Development

This family development will include four 2,200 sf units with 3 beds, one office, 3 baths, two-car garage, and a rooftop amenity deck. In addition, there will be two 2,400 sf units with 4 beds, 1 den, 2.5 baths, two-car garage, and a rooftop amenity deck.

Architect of Record and Interior Design: Building Ingenuity

Gurkin Family Duplex

This residential project will include two 3,000 sf units with 4 beds, a den, 3 baths, a one-car garage, and a pool in the backyard.

Architect of Record, Design Consulting, and Development Assistance: Building Ingenuity

Modular Homes Hallandale Beach

This project involves new construction of modular homes for affordable housing in Hallandale Beach. First phase will consist of three pre-fabricated duplexes on three different properties owned by the City of Hallandale Beach.

Architect of Record for site development: Building Ingenuity

Looking to build, renovate, or expand your residential property? Contact Building Ingenuity !

Building Ingenuity Announces Three New Residential and Commercial Projects

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:14:39 GMT

Building Ingenuity Named Architect of Record for Three New Residential and Commercial Projects!

We're excited to announce that Building Ingenuity is the architect of record for an office build and two home renovations and additions in South Florida.

Read more about these in progress projects below.

Datum Rotating Machinery Services Interior Fit Out

This new commercial build will be a 7,000 square foot office space for Datum Rotating Machinery Services.

Architect of Record: Building Ingenuity

Interior Designer: Jewel Toned Interiors

Castillo and Kane Renovation

This residential project involves a c omplete interior renovation of a five bedroom, three bath, 2,989 sf home.

Renovation includes new kitchen, new master bathroom, and a new balcony terrace in the backyard.

Architect of Record: Building Ingenuity

Interior Designer: Meredith Marlow Interiors

Parscale Residence Expansion and Renovation

The Parscale Residence involves an interior renovation of 9,530 sf, including a new kitchen and complete master bath renovation.

Architect of Record: Building Ingenuity

Interior Designer: Meredith Marlow Interiors

Looking to build, renovate, or expand your residential or commercial property? Contact Building Ingenuity !

Building Ingenuity Voted 2023 Best Architecture Firm in Fort Lauderdale

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:36:38 GMT

Best Architecture Firm in Fort Lauderdale!

We're excited to announce that for the second year in a row, Building Ingenuity Architecture & Design made the top of the list in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's 2023 Best of List.

The annual issue tallies readers' votes on all the things that make Fort Lauderdale great — from boutiques and brunch to people, places, and services.

We are thrilled to follow up our top spot on the 2022 Best list and be chosen the 2023 Best Architecture Firm in Fort Lauderdale.

Work with the best!

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Building Ingenuity Starts on Two New Multi-family Projects in Miami

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:46:14 GMT

The need for Multi-family housing is booming in South Florida

Building Ingenuity selected to bring new design and remodeling expertise to two new projects in Miami

With the continued shortage and ever-increasing prices of homes, Florida's housing market needs more solutions within budget.

Duplexes and smaller multi-family homes are particularly attractive to first-time buyers, downsizing retirees, and annual renters. We saw first-hand how popular these home solutions are with our own Genesis duplex design and development project renting immediately upon completion.

The two newest multi-family projects include a complete renovation and remodel of a six-unit low-rise, and a completely new duplex building.

North River Drive Apartment Renovation - Small Space with Big Amenities

We are currently renovating a 6-unit apartment building off North River Drive in Miami.

Each unit is approximately 600 square feet and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

See more details about this renovation project.

Liberty City Duplex - Luxe Design Under 2000 SqFt

This new duplex in Miami will have two 1,653 square feet homes, each with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Outside of the duplex will include a patio area, one-car garage, and exterior balcony.

See more of our Liberty City duplex here.

Looking to expand or renovate your investment property or start on a new development? Contact Building Ingenuity !

Building Ingenuity Named Architect of Record for New Plastic Surgery Office

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Building Ingenuity Contracted for New Plastic Surgery Center in Boca Raton

We’re excited to announce that Building Ingenuity is the architect of record for the fit out of a new 1,200 sq. ft. surgical suite at the Privé Plastic Surgery office in Boca Raton planned to open in 2023.

Providing both surgical and non-surgical services, the new office and surgical suite will expand on Dr. Wu's Privé Concierge mobile med spa services,

Build Ingenuity is partnering with luxury Interior Designer, Meredith Marlow Interiors , and working with Danto Builders to deliver a complete tenant fit out at the new medical office.

Looking to expand space for your growing business? Contact Building Ingenuity !

Building Ingenuity Contracted to Design New Fitness Facility

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:33:02 GMT

Building Ingenuity Contracted for Architectural Design of New Fitness Facility

We’re excited to announce that Building Ingenuity is the architect of record for the fit out of a new 7,000 sq. ft. facility for Symmetry Fitness .

Offering customized fitness training, nutritional planning, and personalized coaching, Symmetry Fitness has quickly grown since it opened in 2014. By relocating to the new and larger space in Fort Lauderdale, they will be able to expand their capabilities to serve clients in South Florida.

Building Ingenuity is partnering with Commercial Interior Designer, Jewel Toned Interiors , to provide a full-service tenant fit out at the new location.

Looking to expand space for your growing business? Contact Building Ingenuity !

What To Expect When Hiring An Architect: Our Process

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:38:44 GMT

What to expect when working with an architect: Our unique process

Most people will only work with an architect once or twice in their entire lives, taking on major home projects like renovations or designing and building their ideal home. For commercial clients, it may be more often, especially as organizations grow, for example, expanding to add more manufacturing space or create new restaurant locations.

So, it's not surprising that many people don’t fully understand what to expect when working with an architect, their architecture process, or the questions you should ask an architect.

Whether it's preparing for your first architectural meeting, understanding what goes into the schematic design phase, or getting to grips with the services an architect provides, you're in the right place.

In this article, we're answering the most commonly-asked questions we hear regarding what can be a long, complicated process. We hope this helps clear up any confusion and gives you more confidence when you get ready to work with an architect.

Here's what we cover:

If you need to hire an architect
How to select the right architect
What an architect charges
How long the architecture process takes
How to prepare for your first meeting
The services an architect provides
What the architectural process is like

Keep reading to get set for your architecture journey.

Do I really need to hire an architect?

Before embarking upon your residential or commercial architectural design project, you might wonder, do I even need to hire an architect? Are architects actually worth it?

Putting our architect bias aside, the answer is almost always "yes", and here's why.

Here are five of the many ways architects help you with your project:

1. Avoid mistakes

With deep knowledge, experience, and insights only a registered architect can know, we help you use your budget wisely and minimize costly construction errors.

2. Save time

Architects have efficient processes in place and help you get the design right from the start to ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on schedule with minimal delays.

3. Save money

Architects help you make the best use of your budget, reduce expensive design revisions, and increase the resale value of your home/commercial premises. They also help you get more accurate estimates from contractors, who base their price on the detail in your architectural drawings.

4. Minimize stress

Let's face it; no architecture process will be stress-free, but it will be much less stressful with a registered architect who can manage all the headaches for you.

5. Get what you want

If you don't hire an architect to help you design your residential or commercial property, you'll end up with a design that isn't ideally suited to your needs or precisely what you'd envisioned.

How to select the right architect for your residential or commercial project

Choosing the right architect is difficult, but if you focus on the following factors, you can make that choice a little easier. And feel more confident you select the best architect to handle the specifics of your project.

Licensing

Only registered and licensed architects for your state will possess the expertise you need to produce a quality residential or commercial design in that particular climate/environment.

Local knowledge

If you live in Florida, make sure you hire a licensed architect from Florida. They will know the intricacies of local permitting laws, building codes, and zoning regulations that other architects won't.

Experience

See if your architect has the relevant experience to complete your project and ask them for examples of past projects/ case studies to prove that experience.

Comfort (or The Best Fit)

It's a long process from your initial consultation to the final construction of your home or business property, so don't let money lead the way. Choose an architect who you trust and makes you feel at ease.

What services does an architect provide? What is the process like?

Architects provide many more services than you might think, from designing the building and creating construction documents to helping you through the permitting process and providing construction administration. Below you'll find details about the steps in the architecture process and the services that fall under it.

Step 1. Discovery call

Your discovery call is a very brief (and usually free) consultation with an architect that helps you both figure out if you're a good fit for each other. The architect will ask you basic questions during this virtual meeting or phone to get an idea of your goals.

Step 2. Needs & Options review

At Building Ingenuity, our next step after that initial Discovery call is your Needs and Options review. This consultation helps kickstart your architectural project and set it up to move along much faster by giving you clarity on what's feasible.

During your needs and options review, you'll pay the architecture firm to come to your site/ property and conduct an in-depth consultation to get a clear picture of your vision, needs, and the site/property itself.

After that on-site meeting, we conduct in-depth research on the possibilities, limitations, estimated cost, and challenges associated with your project to help you make more informed decisions going forward. We prepare and present the results of all this to you in your own 8-10 page Architecture "Starter Kit."

You can choose to move forward with the Building Ingenuity team, or take your starter kit and use it to work with another architect.

How to prepare for your first meeting with an architect

During that first consultation – your needs and options review – we'll ask a lot of questions regarding your lifestyle, design tastes, space usage, family habits, deal breakers, budget, and more.

To prepare for that meeting, it's a good idea to have a vision for the end goal of your project. Maybe it's a home expansion to fit a large luxury bathroom with a wet room or to create a better traffic flow throughout your office building with a remodel.

Being able to communicate the problems you need to solve and what you ultimately want to achieve will help to streamline the entire design phase.

There are a few big questions that come up at this point in the process. Let’s go through these one by one.

Should you tell your architect what your budget is?

Some people may feel like they need to keep their maximum budget close to their chest or their architect will spend every cent.

In reality, doing so can cost you more, as it usually leads to more design revisions down the line.

For example, maybe your architect thinks you can't afford a large marble floor, but during construction, you reveal you can afford and now want a marble floor, and they have to change the entire design to accommodate it.

What does an architect charge?

Usually, architect fees come down to two main factors: The type of service you need for your project, and how long it takes you to communicate and make design decisions.

Architects may charge less if you just want a set of drawings. Keep in mind that this approach may not really solve your problem and you won’t have the benefit of the design expertise and support to get you through your entire design and build journey. In the end, this means you won't enjoy a high-quality experience or result.

"It's no different than going to a mechanic for the type of car you have. If you're looking for high-quality service for your Maserati, you're not going to take your car to just any Joe Schmo mechanic. You must go to a specialty mechanic with experience to deal with the Maserati."

What can be included in your architect's fee

Your architect's time
External consultants' time
Specialty services
Schematic design development
Construction drawings
Permitting process
Construction administration
Construction labor and materials

What will communication be like?

Every architecture firm communicates differently. Many architects can take up to a week to respond to your queries. But, for us at Building Ingenuity, communication is critical for clarity and keeping a project on track. We pay attention and commit to responsive communications with you and consultants, responding within 24 hours.

Communication is key throughout the entire process from the kick-off meeting and concept design right through to the final design meeting and construction.

Step 3. Schematic design

Not all architects do this, but at Building Ingenuity, our architectural services include the use of advanced technology to help our clients visualize their residential or commercial project through detailed drawings, 3D models, product samples, Building Information Software (BIM), and Virtual Reality (VR).

"At Building Ingenuity, we pride ourselves in maximizing what we can offer to clients by leveraging technology and expertise with a high-touch service to make sure that the clients get exactly what they want and avoid unnecessary stress."

Watch the brief video below for more about how we work with technology to provide a smoother, more complete service.

BIM

BIM is excellent for larger residential commercial projects, as it shows you every layer of your design (including plumbing, engineering, etc.) down to the finest millimeter and automatically flags construction clashes to help you avoid mistakes in real life.

VR

Using a 3D model of your commercial or residential property, our team can show you exactly what your design will look and feel like in real life. You'll be able to literally "walk through" your design to make changes before the shovel hits the ground.

Step 4. Design development

During the design development phase, we are essentially fine-tuning and putting the final touches on your project. This is also where we coordinate the mechanical and structural systems in your project, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and various other required professional services.

Step 5. Construction documents

During the construction document phase, we take our finalized design and basically translate them into a set of detailed instructions and drawings for your contractors to use as a guide for building your home or commercial property. These documents will also help us create a more accurate overview of the final construction cost.

It can help to think of it this way: Our construction documents tell the contractor exactly what needs to go together with what products. It's almost like building Legos. The architect is the one who makes the instruction book, and the contractor is the one who puts the Lego together. Watch the video below for more!

Step 6. Bidding and Permitting

We also use your construction documents for you to submit for the bidding and permitting process before the construction phase begins.

We'll help you compare the cost estimate of different prospective contractors and will make ourselves available to answer any questions your local authorities may have during the permitting stage to move your approval along faster.

"If hiring your architect is the most important decision, then hiring the contractor is the second most important. That's why it's a good idea to consult your architect for advice on choosing the right team."

Step 7. Construction Administration

The drawings that an architect gives you are a legal set of documents. And if the contractor doesn't follow those drawings, he's in breach of the contract. Through construction administration, your architect will help you spot those types of discrepancies and resolve them before they become problems.

During this phase, your architect will visit your site while it’s under construction, making sure they're contractor and on-site team are following the construction documents to the letter. For each visit, the architect will create a detailed report to give you an update on the project.

We also schedule periodic owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings during this time to address issues, construction costs, and update progress.

Want to experience our technology-driven, stress-free architecture process for yourself?

Whether you're ready to build or remodel your dream home, expand your development portfolio, or construct new commercial premises, at Building Ingenuity, we have the seamless process, experience, and knowledge to make it happen.

With over a decade of experience, our licensed Fort Lauderdale-based team uses the latest technology to minimize risks, streamline the construction and design process, and deliver an impeccable final result that stands the test of time.

Interested in learning more about our work and how we can help you bring your vision to life?

Building Ingenuity voted the Best Architecture Firm in Fort Lauderdale

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:15:45 GMT

It's official! Building Ingenuity Architecture & Design made the top of the list in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's 2022 Best of List.

The annual issue tallies readers' votes on all the things that make Fort Lauderdale great -- from food and shopping to people, places, and services.

We are thrilled to be chosen the Best Architecture Firm in Fort Lauderdale!

Building Ingenuity Awarded with Contract for Summit Aerospace Expansion

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:16:19 GMT

Building Ingenuity Awarded with Contract for Summit Aerospace Expansion

We’re excited to announce that Building Ingenuity has been awarded the contract to design a 40,000-square-foot expansion for Summit Aerospace, Inc.

This expansion will add to the Summit Aerospace facilities to a total of 188,132 square-foot operation.

Summit Aerospace, based in Medley, FL, is an integrated supplier covering all component maintenance, repair and overhaul needs of major commercial, military, and many regional aircraft clients worldwide.

The planned expansion of the headquarters facilities will go towards consolidating and expanding Avionics, Electro-mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulic, Fuel and Harness shop operations and Test Cells in the company’s Miami facility. This consolidation will improve efficiency of operations and allow for future expansion as the company grows.

The expansion will take over adjacent tenant space in the same building now occupied by the headquarters. The design of the additional space will improve worker productivity and serve as an example of state-of-the-art repair and overhaul operations and execution for the aerospace industry.

Looking to expand space for your growing business? Contact Building Ingenuity!