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J & J Concepts
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars22 July 2013
“Patti and Jerry were very detailed and timely. They had great patience with the design process. I would recommend them to anyone looking to build a customer home.”
Dreams by Design
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars18 February 2016
“Dan listened to our wishes and worked up possible alternatives. Then he met with us to discuss the options and trade-offs. He was very accommodating and resourceful. We have already recommended him to others. He personally visited our building site to get the full picture. Great job, Dan.”
Lucid Architecture
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 October 2013
“Our experience with Lucid Architecture has been 100% spectacular from start to finish. Eric possesses every ideal quality a client would seek in an architect: honesty, intellect, ingenuity, and humor. He excels in the ability to take what is conceptual and transform it to actual. If there were 6 stars to allocate, we would do so for Lucid.”
Allard Design LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 March 2013
“Allard Design is a fantastic group of designers that offer quality design options for your home or office. They helped design options for a difficult space in my home that was very creative and exactly what I was going for. Their 3D design helped me visualize the space better and I would work with them again. You won't be disappointed with Allard Design!!”
BMA Architects P.C.
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 July 2014
“This group of professionals has great experience in most every field of Architecture. They associate with a very talented Interior Designer and can provide the full array of Project Services. Top Rating.”
Mark Phillips Residential Designs LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 March 2015
“We went to Mark with a design. He adapted it perfectly to our needs. He saw our vision perfectly. We would work with Mark again.”
Create 3 Architecture
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars23 June 2016
“Jim is an extremely talented architect and we had a great experience working with him. We could not have been more satisfied with his design and what I was expecting to be a much more difficult process. Jim tailored every detail of our plan to our lifestyle. From the master closet, to the dog wash. He is obviously experienced and it was a pleasure working with him on the design of our custom home! HIGHLY recommend Create 3.”
MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 September 2016
“MMA designed our home - and it couldn't function better! Evan and the team were creative, listened to our needs, and made great use of a narrow lake lot. They were involved in every detail of the home, making the selection of the final finishes a breeze, and remained involved during the building process to ensure our dream became a reality.”
Chad Gould Architect
Architects & Building Designers in Muskegon County.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars2 November 2020
“Chad has a creative eye for detail and really can bring forth your vision with his beautiful architectural designs. We always advocate for working with an architect-they set the tone for how easy your build will be! We highly recommend Chad Gould as one of our go-to for mod designs!”
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It is often said when you're building a house, you’re building a dream. An architect or master of building design can make your dream house a reality. Architects can help you design and redesign spaces of your home or focus on helping you build your own house from the ground up. Architectural firms have extensive knowledge of architectural design and building materials, and a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light, and flow within a property. As you search through architects and building designers in Muskegon County, MI, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one:

How do I find the best Muskegon County, MI architect for my home design or renovation project?


When building or renovating your home, you don't simply hire an architect or building designer — you build a relationship with them. Be sure you chose a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Architecture is an incredibly technical profession and one where getting things wrong can literally put lives at risk, so ensure you hire a professional with a valid license or an architectural firm to maintain high quality and standards. Your next consideration will be architectural style. Some residential architects specialise in designing traditional homes or farmhouses, others in designing modern replicas of traditional homes. While a few have a knack for imagining bolder, more futuristic architectural design in Muskegon County, MI that incorporates the latest technology.

Once you have frozen on the architect or building designer, chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and any other specific requirements you might have. Ask them to walk you through the process, including the number of architectural design consultations, site visits and what they will be delivering and when, e.g. feasibility study, a technical drawing, tender package and/or planning application drawings. Also, get a sense of whether they are a good listener, collaborator, and problem solver. Finally, be sure to find out what the architect needs from you,deeds, rights of way, deposit, staged payments and so on.

How much does hiring an architect in Muskegon County, MI cost?


Home construction and renovation often have a preset budget and hence it is important to understand how much architects charge. While there is no set payment structure, independent architects may charge differently from architectural firms. Architects sometimes choose to calculate their fees on the basis of a per square foot rate. In rare cases, especially with smaller projects, Muskegon County, MI architects may choose to ask their clients for a fixed fee. Make sure the total figure and payment schedule is agreed as part of your contract, particularly if you are trying to accurately estimate the cost of building a house.


Questions to ask prospective Muskegon County, MI architects:


  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • Who will be working on my project? (This is very important if you hire an architectural firm)
  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Can you handle my special requests?
  • What is your experience with similar projects/ architectural design and style?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and other subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?
  • What will I need to provide?

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