The firm takes pride in its ability to provide the highest quality
services for project management, planning, design, contract documentation
and contract administration. LOA's design and management philosophy
promotes maximum performance and commitment to the project goals
from the entire team. A thorough understanding of building design
principles, construction materials, building systems, construction methods
and costs are applied to every project. We believe the minimum expectation
in any project is converting the client's desires and dreams into reality,
with strict adherence to budget and schedule. To go beyond
the minimum and excel, we pro-actively approach projects and seek optimum
design solutions through a process of developing options, evaluating alternatives
and challenging our own and other's preconceptions. We apply the skills
and experience of our key personnel on all projects in order to maintain
high standards of performance and to assure client satisfaction.
LOA has accumulated a very extensive cost estimate program. Through computer networking, we keep this up to date with the most current unit prices from projects when the bids come in. This allows us to do quantify take-offs and input the information. The calculations are then automatically totaled by the material and construction division. By performing cost estimates at various stages of the design, we are able to get a quick comparison of actual costs to budgeted costs and make adjustments when necessary.
LOA uses two tools to assist the user in understanding exactly what
they are seeing and getting. Three dimensional computer models, renderings,
and animated fly-throughs allow LOA and the client to better understand
the project. Scaled models are used for massing studies, siting studies,
solar studies, and spatial studies. Full size cardboard mock-ups
of casework and millwork can be built in house, allowing the user to actually
experience unique aspects of millwork “beyond paper”. The capabilities
and expertise of the LOA staff go beyond traditional basic services to
provide the client with a complete and accurate understanding of the building
prior to construction.