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SERVICES PROVIDED
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- architecture
- interior design
- planning
- urban design
- restorations
- renovations
- programming
- existing facility evaluation special furnishing design graphics
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- pre-design services
- site analysis
- schematic design services
- construction document services
- bidding and negotiation services
- construction contract
- administration service
- post construction services
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- program evaluations
- economic feasibility studies
- space schematics and flow
- diagrams
- cost control assistance
- scheduling assistance
- building code evaluation
- zoning regulation studies
- engineering disciplines
- coordination
- building inspections
- meeting coordination
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- expert witness
- litigation advice
- value analysis service
- passive energy studies
- measured drawings
- renderings for presentation
- model construction
- poster design
- exhibition design
- art consultation
- lecturing on architecture/planning subjects
Alterations / Renovations / Restorations
The firm provides the following specialized consulting services related specifically to renovations and restorations, whether to historic buildings or buildings over 25 years old:
- full architectural services
- photographic recording (rectified)
- measured drawing preparation
- inspection reports and structural surveys
- building science consulting
- life safety and health upgrading
- accessibility needs for the handicapped
- expert witness consulting
THE STAFF
The firm was established by Gerald Forseth in 1976. During his 20 years of practice the staff has fluctuated with the economic times and office workload. At its largest the firm employed 13 full time staff.
Today, the firm is small and relies on experienced personnel contracted on an as-needed basis. Currently, Gerald Forseth is principal architect / designer responsible for the project, specification writer, job captain and client contact person. James Faulkner is the firms' office manager and administrator with experience in specific project administration. Contract personnel and talents are available to provide the following services to the firm:
- contract document production, both drafting and CADD
- landscape materials, hard and soft
- illustration and graphics
- model building
- interior design materials, textures and colours
- furniture and material selection
- historic research
- specialty and theatrical lighting and sound systems
- art conservation
- construction review
Staff and contract personnel are selected on the basis of experience, talent and ability, dedication and a broad outlook on all aspects of the construction industry and cultural community.
Gerald Forseth, as person responsible for the project, regularly reviews each project to aim for a fluid working relationship between associates, staff, consultants and Client.
SPECIALTY INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIRM
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- The small size of the firm guarantees the personal involvement of Gerald Forseth with the Client in every project.
- The office Macintosh computer system utilizes PowerDraw, Microsoft Word, Excel and Filemaker Pro to provide the capabilities of in-house and project program control in the areas of specifications, drawings, cost control, schedules, comparison charts and illustrated document production.
- The firm maintains an extensive and up-to-date design-and technology-oriented slide and book library that provides daily information, insights and inspiration to the design objectives of the firm and it's talents.
- There is a large current-products information file that keeps the principal knowledgeable about new available products and systems, particularity as they relate to the alterations and renovations of existing buildings.
- The principal particularity seeks the experience gained and challenge presented by unusual design problems small custom-oriented projects, and clients with unusual needs for their sites and buildings.
APPROACH TO SERVICES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRM
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- respond to the specific program of needs and uses with an open-ended approach that helps to define first 'what' to do, then decide 'how' to do it.
- present 'simple' plans respecting human needs, senses and comforts and particularity respecting old/new combinations.
- appreciate tradition, historical models, popular culture, climate, daylight, environmental issues, building technology and 'total' building performance to further influence the form and meaning of the architecture.
- demonstrate how off-the-shelf component parts, standard industrial systems, and composite structures can be carefully selected, modified, combined and controlled to meet the particular building and occupant needs
- integrate materials and technology in the design appropriate to the owners' aspirations regarding long life, serviceability and constructionloperation cost constraints.
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- aim to consolidate urban fabric and form to better utilize the land and muncipal servicing, effective public transportation networks and mixed land-use policies and successes.
- aim to develop site-specific 'simple" design that maximizes the potential of site and that respects its context, existing rights, urban fabric, and existing structures .
- aim to develop the site so that it promotes a healthier and better environment for the public than the one previous.
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The main objectives of Gerald L. Forseth Architect Ltd. are to achieve buildings that have good design and detailing, excellent craftsmanship, and performance of materials and joints.
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