Working with an Architect

Architects Understand the Complexities of Design and Construction
Architects understand the complex aspects that comprise the process of design and construction. Steven Beaucher and Katharine Lea each have over 10 years of professional experience designing buildings for clients large and small. Project types include homes, stores, public buildings, university projects and housing. Steven and Katharine bring their wealth of experience to all clients whether they be individual homeowners or large institutions.

An Architect's Plan is a Road Map to a Successful Project
Working with an architect from the beginning leads to a more successful project outcome. The varying and practical experience of Steven Beaucher and Katharine Lea as well as their intimate understanding of construction is brought to the table as the design is put onto paper. Building anything without a plan is foolhardy at best. The architect's "plans" are formal documents that the builder follows to construct a project., ensuring the client gets the design envisioned.

BEAUCHER & LEA architecture works with clients to create clear, detailed plans in the form of "construction drawings" and "specifications". The drawings and specifications are the road map for the entire construction team from electrician to landscaper to millworker to general contractor. Having a clear and detailed set of drawings generated by a competent architect saves time and money during construction. The architect's fees are often paid for in savings generated by the use of plans during construction.

Architects Address Building Legalities
Designing and constructing any architecture requires an intimate understanding of Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances that govern aspects of construction. Steven Beaucher and Katharine Lea understand what rules may apply to a specific project. BEAUCHER & LEA architecture works closely with specialized code consultants to address the more complex building regulations. BEAUCHER & LEA architecture, in cooperation with specialized code consultants, bring comprehensive legal advantages to clients. From navigating OSHA regulations to local plumbing codes, having an architect on a project team is the sensible approach.

Architects are a Client's Advocate
Years of experience working with contractors and construction companies large and small, enable BEAUCHER & LEA architecture to assist clients in navigating the selection of contractors and fabricators as well as the oversight of builders during construction. The architect works for the client as their advocate, offering vital insight during construction as issues arise. From advising on substitutions, issuing design revisions, to creating the punch list at the end of a project, the architect facilitates the realization of the final built project.