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ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS

Here are some frequent asked questions about architecture projects.

I SAW AN ARCHITECTURE PROJECT I LOVED. CAN I HAVE ONE SIMILAR?

Better than having a project that resembles other one is to have an architectural design that fits your needs and site surroundings. This means that we want to see everything you appreciate, everything you like and we work with that information to produce a tailor-made architecture project to suit the needs of the client

YOU LIKE TO PUBLISH EVERY ARCHITECTURE DESIGN YOU MADE?

Yes, of course, but we always ask our clients permission in order to ensure our clients privacy. Each architect and engineer of Utopia design practice loves to receive comments and critics for each work and to show our future clients the quality of our work.

ARCHITECT

Here are some frequent asked questions about the architect.

DID NEW TECHNOLOGIES CHANGE THE ARCHITECTS WORK?

We may say they changed some of the architect's work. Nevertheless, it did n't change the most important. The architects can nowadays be informed daily of the construction site with photos sent by e-mail, we can test the project with computer 3d models and contact the client or the construction contractor immediately. But the ability to design a good architecture project, a suited engineering project, no computer can do it.

i WOULD LIKE TO KEEP MY ARCHITECTURE PROJECT SECRET. DO YOU AGREE?

Of course we agree. You just have ask the architect in charge to keep all the information private and that no document or photo should be published about the architecture project or construction address.

HOW TO HIRE AN ARCHITECT OR HIRING AN ARCHITECTS PRACTICE

Here are some frequent asked questions about how to hire an architect or hiring an architects practice.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I ASK WHEN HIRING AN ARCHITECT?

We advice our clients to compare our services with other companies. This way you will appreciate even more our architects practice. So, you should be sure to ask about any issues that are important to you such as using environmentally friendly and energy efficient materials or incorporating solar power. A professional architects practice should provide a wide range of services: programming (coming up with a wish list), preliminary (schematic) design, design development, preparation of construction documents, managing the job together with the general contractor and securing permits and zoning approvals. Discuss what mechanisms are in place to stay within budget and what protections you as a consumer have in the event that actual costs exceed the budget.

I REALLY LIKED AN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN MADE BY UTOPIA ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE. CAN I SEE MORE INFORMATION IN ORDER TO HIRE THIS ARCHITECT?

We really appreciate your interest in our work and we are always available to provide all the information you require. So, just contact one of our architects by e-mail or telephone and we will answer you as soon as possible.

ARCHITECTURE SERVICES CONTRACT

Here are some frequent asked questions about architecture services contract.

CAN I REQUIRE 3D MODELS INCLUDED WITHIN THE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES CONTRACT?

Yes, of course. If you wish virtual images of your future single house project or investment, we at the architect practice can provide that service and include it within the architecture services contract.

I WANT DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT. DOES UTOPIA ONLY DEVELOPS FURNITURE OR YOU HAVE DESIGNED OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS?

Yes, we have developed lamps, web design, graphic design and even other more specific areas of the industrial design. Just ask us about your challenge and we are always willing to show our innovative design skills.

DESIGN AND INTERIOR DECORATION

Here are some frequent asked questions about design and interior decoration.

DO THE ARCHITECTS CHOOSE THE FURNITURE OR THEY DESIGN IT TO FIT MY SINGLE HOUSE PROJECT?

You can have it as you wish. Sometimes we choose the furniture for the interior decoration that is best suited for your single house project and its also a good strategy. But sometimes we even design the furniture in order to provide the best architecture design experience.

HOW TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION COSTS WITHIN THE BUDGET

Here are some frequent asked questions about how to keep construction costs within the budget.

IS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE MORE EXPENSIVE?

No. Definitely not. Sustainable architecture is sustainable because it is cheaper to the environment and to your money. To design sustainable architecture is to design a more energy efficient architecture and it just requires a more solid knowledge from the architect and the architecture practice. To keep construction costs within the budget is something we are used to because we have develop clear contract documents and a well managed bidding that chooses the best contractor and when the construction starts we know exactly how much we will spend at the end.