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Tiderunner Engineering & Design PC
4.7(
46
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"So I was caught in a bind.  My project was stopped by the village since my contractors were working without a permit.  Not knowing where else to go, I looked on Angie's list and found Lou at Tiderunner Engineering.  I explained to him my situation, and he was very understanding as I told him we had an architect that for some reason just stopped returning our calls, etc, and that I needed a set of floor plans to get the permit.  He came over the next day, and did a set of floor plans, with some structural changes as we knocked down a wall, and also was looking to adjust the beam structure in the kitchen.  Lou suggested using LVL headers, both flush and drop headers to support the structure of the house and prevent sagging.  If it wasn't for Lou, my contractors would have just left the work they were doing without the proper support, so thanks Lou!

After it was submitted, the building inspector, came back with a bunch of changes, and Lou explained to me that she was looking for a full set of construction plans.  This took me by surprise, but Lou was very accommodating.  He made the changes per the inspectors request, and the plans were finally approved and I could have my house renovated. Yaay!  If it wasn't for Lou, I don't know if another architect would have been as accommodating and have the same attention to detail that Lou did.

In addition to this work, we were looking to redo our driveway, and he was able to create a set of driveway plans, including structural support, drywells, piping, all in accordance to our village code.  We plan on undertaking that project in the next few months but I'm happy with how the plans came out, and look forward to the finished result."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AFM Inspections & Engineering, PLLC
4.7(
47
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

For over 33 years, AFM Inspections & Engineering has been providing professional building inspection and engineering services to both residential and commercial clients throughout NYC and the outer boroughs. Fully licensed and insured, we have completed thousands of designs, evaluations, and other services to satisfied owners, property managers, agents, contractors, attorneys and building boards. Call today and let us know how we can be of service to you!

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home!\nI make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes.\nI have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. \n\nI am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. \nI have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.

Main front facade
Pool deck
Main staircase open to den beyond
Master bathroom
Great room opens to kitchen with double islands

+93

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
JAFPC Architect
5.0(
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Architect

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Customers say: Quick response

John Anthony Ferraro P.C, Architect is a diverse practice with experience in schools, religious buildings, residential, municipal and commercial.\n\nIt is my philosophy that Architecture is sculpted by Client needs. \n\nThis thought process orchestrates a unique Client/Architect relationship from preliminary design through construction documentation.\n\nLicensed and insured in nine states, my practice offers comprehensive expedient service. I dedicate myself to providing professional and creative design in harmony with local and state requirements.\n\nAs a member of the American Institute of Architects and nationally certified by the National Council Architectural Board, I mandate all documentation is executed with the highest professional and ethical standards. This assures each client excellence in the practice of Architecture.\n\n\nI trust you will find my qualifications satisfactory. \n

Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AC Design & Development
4.3(
16
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Designer - Building

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

AC Design & Development specializes in residential design, kitchen and bathroom design, interior space planning, and building design for homeowners, co-ops, condos, and select commercial projects. We help clients create functional, well-designed spaces while guiding them through planning, layouts, finishes, and permit-related requirements with a professional, detail-oriented approach.

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
123
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Shahid Design
4.1(
12
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shahid was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him in the future. If you need your plans "approved" or signed by an architect, this may be an issue. Make sure that he can get them signed. He was supposed to have my plans signed, but was later unable to, so I still need an architect to approve them........."
Enlarged Kitchen design.
After
After
After
Landmark drawings

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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NextEdge Builders & Estimators Corp.
5.0(
4
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lawrence, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We provide professional Cost Estimation, Quantity Take-offs, and CAD Drafting solutions for General Contractors and Subcontractors across all U.S. states. Our team covers all construction trades, including Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Architects questions, answered by experts

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

Many drafters go on to continue their education and become architects. Drafting is a necessary skill for architects, so learning drafting is often the first step on a path toward becoming a licensed architect. Drafting can also be a career on its own, with plenty of drafters choosing to specialize and focus solely on drafting.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

Mediterranean architecture comes from traditional building styles of countries on the Mediterranean Sea mixed with French, Greek, and Moroccan influences. There are three main types of Mediterranean architecture: Italian Renaissance, Spanish Revival, and modern.

Some signature components of Mediterranean architecture include red terra cotta roofs, archways, stucco siding, and metal detailing on windows. These homes often have balconies and outdoor living areas.

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