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DOUGLAS PETERS>architect
Office of Douglas Peters Architect (DP>a) is more than an architect, '>'
A trusted partner and teammate.
Listening to improve solutions,
with both the inspiration, the
client's spirit, and execution,
the contractor's effort, in mind.
Douglas looks forward to speaking with you on
enhancing your dream.
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what:
Solutions with Unique Surprises, providing simplicity.
types of projects
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- New Construction
- Additions
- Tenant Improvements
- from 3,000 SF to 80,000 SF
- specializing in Production Studios and Offices for
- Movie, Photo, Broadcast, Gaming, Advertising,
- Throughout California.
- New Construction
- Town-homes
- Planned Communities
- Small-Lot
- Zero Lot Line
- Condominiums under special conditions
- Throughout California.
- New Construction
- Additions
- Major remodels
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
- Standard in-fill Lots
- Coastal Homes to Hillside Perches
- High Fire Zones
- California and Beyond
FREE TRAVEL EXPENSES WITHIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
locations for projects
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· City of Los Angeles
· County of Los Angeles
· Culver City
· Manhattan Beach
· Palm Springs
· Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree
· Pasadena
· City of Ventura
· Ventura County
· Beverly Hills
· Santa Monica
· West Hollywood
· Burbank
· City of Irvine
· Newport Beach
· City of Oxnard
· City of Santa Barbara
· Santa Barbara County
and beyond.
Where is your Project?
how:
Direct, trusted, communication.
Speed and Efficiency
Commercial professionalism to
Home Design.
Detail and Warmth of Home brought to
Commercial Design.
balance & cooperation
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process
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Efficiency = savings
Point of Contact is the Principal-in-Charge, designing and documenting the solution.
Mobile Office using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
service types
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Flexible pricing and Agreements/Contracts
1)
How much do you need and how much will fit?
Start with with a Programming and Feasibility Study.
2)
What could it look like?
Concept Design.
3)
Tell the City and Contractor your design intent for Construction. The Design Documentation/Plan Check Documents
4)
Guidance through Construction. Construction Administration (Observing Construction by the Client's General Contractor on the Client's behalf).
Levels of Service during Documentation Phase, further flexibility:
Builder Set + Additional Interior Elevations, details, and finishes selected either by the Client or Client's Interior Designer but documented by DP>a
not working directly on the selection of finishes or furniture.
easier competitive bid
pros:
decrease in construction cost and conflicts
cons:
greater upfront fee and time
Standard Set + Interior Design Services; where DP>a works with the Client directly selecting finishes and furniture
working completely with DP>a for Design Services
one point of contact
pros:
full integration
cons:
greatest upfront fee and time
Minimum amount of documentation/drawings for City Building and Safety Plan Check of Design Intent.
missing detailed information and specific finishes
competitive bid difficult
pros:
least upfront fee and time
cons:
construction conflicts = cost and time
BUILDER SET
STANDARD SET
FULL SET
why:
25 + years of experience, designing your dream.
Zoning Restrictions, Building Codes, Building Science, Energy Efficiency, Permitting, Documentation, and Construction.
A Licensed Architect requires years of apprenticeship, exams, and continuing education.
Douglas Peters is a licensed Architect in the State of California, a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), and LEED-AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Accredited Professional). Douglas has more than 25 years of varied professional experience from commercial (core&shell buildings and interiors/tenant improvements), cultural (museums and amphitheaters), residential (mixed-use/multi-family/custom single-family), urban planning projects, and corporate identity graphics.
collaborators
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George Elian, Projects Design (Los Angeles) is a Designer with over 40 years of Professional Experience specializing in projects of varying scale from commercial (educational facilities, civic and mixed use) and restaurants, from buildings to interiors along with custom residences. George has also been active in furniture design, and graphic design, including company brochures, catalogs and corporate identity programs. George is one of the first Graduating classes of SCI_Arc's history. Douglas and George have been continually collaborating since meeting in 1999
Michael Heacock Architects (Mill Valley, Northern California) is a licensed Architect in the State of California, and specializes in Ecological Architecture, Green Interiors, LEED Consulting in Commercial and Residential Architecture. Michael has more than 25 years of varied professional experience. Douglas and Michael have been collaborating continually since meeting in Graduate School at SCI_Arc in 1996, both working together at DesignARC and more recently on Projects between the two Regions
contact:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Evening, Weekends, and Holiday meetings available upon request
Observed Holidays Include: New Year's (2d), Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day (2d), Christmas (3d)
3810 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1103
Los Angeles. CA. 90010
PLEASE CONTACT PRIOR TO VISITING THE OFFICE, TO BE AUTHORIZED TO PARK AND ENTER THE BUILDING.
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