New York, NY 10003, USA
Milestone Architecture PLLC is a dynamic, young, global, architectural and design practice, based in New York, with representatives in India, Italy, and Turkey.
Our mission statement expresses our firm's spirit and dedication. Milestone’s mission is to create environmentally conscious architectural design that meets the needs and enhances the lives of people around the world.
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President
A typical day includes Socially Oriented Sustainable, Resilient and Historic Architecture and Design which present opportunities to explore innovative solutions.
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Few employeesWork load depended on the daySecretarial duties as well as financial dutiesMade phone calls and emails to clients and other businessesOrganized and filed papers/bills
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What inspired you to start your own business?
This is my second business. During the last recession, all my colleagues were looking for employment. I knew that as a small business startup I could help both the national as well as the international economy recover. I formed the business in response to those 2 forces.
Architectural Services
Included in MAP’s Architectural Services is the coordination with the Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Protection Engineers; the Structural Engineer; the Landscape Designer; the existing conditions Architectural Surveyor, the Site Surveyor; the Zoning Attorney/Consultant, the Expediting/Code Consultant, any variances and/or PAAs, the Change of Use of the Certificate of Occupancy Filing Representatives; the Asbestos Inspector and the Controlled Inspectors for engineering disciplines.
Pre-Design & Preliminary Design
Gather existing pertinent information, including any existing architectural drawings and survey of the property on file with The City of New York DoB and/or other entities.
In consultation with the Owner, prepare a detailed list of programmatic requirements. Coordinate with Expediter/Code Consultant and Site Surveyor to prepare a Zoning Analysis/Constraints Summary and proposed maximum footprint/envelope. Prepare a ZD-1 drawing.
Finalize, in consultation with Owner, a likely footprint and total area of the proposed Project to form the basis for work in subsequent phases.
Schematic Design
Schematic Design layouts including site plan, architectural plans without furniture placement, and exterior elevation studies. Work with a Contractor or an Estimator/Code Consultant to provide a Schematic Design cost estimate based on selected layout. Work with Owner to revise and finalize Schematic Design as required to conform to budget.
Design Development
Finalize exterior and interior design details incorporating Owner-provided information. Develop a set of Design drawings including (a) architectural plans, enlarged plans for architectural detail, reflected ceiling plans and key interior elevations or sections; incorporating Owner-provided furniture and furnishings inventory and finishes, materials and manufacturers’ products; (b) developed site plan and exterior elevations with materials and manufacturers’ products options (*). Work with a Contractor to provide an updated cost estimate. Revise (a) and (b) above in this paragraph as required to conform to budget. Work with a Contractor to develop a schedule; identify long lead time items for pre-purchase; and to structure delivery of contract documents/packages so as to minimize project duration, as possible.
Construction Administration
Visit project site to observe the progress of the work to determine if the work is being performed expeditiously and in conformance with the design intent. Provide clarifications and/or revisions as required to address field conditions, attend project meetings, review shop drawings. Prepare punch-list to verify compliance with design intent. Review Contractor’s requests for payment. Included in MAP’s architectural services is President’s attendance at bi-weekly virtual meetings at site during Design phases.
Bidding and Negotiation
Assist in obtaining and reviewing bids, review Contractors’ qualifications, assist in negotiating proposals for construction services.
Permit Application & Coordination
Prepare drawings and documents for filing with The City of New York DoB or similar appropriate local authority. Work with Expediter/Code Consultant to prepare forms for the architectural portion of applications.