Grund & Riesterer Architects, Inc. provides a complete range of architecture and interior design services to a diverse client base. We are dedicated to a standard of excellence that enables us to produce high quality architecture through functionally efficient, inventive design combined with practical construction. Our main goal is the uncompromised and complete satisfaction of each and every client.

This goal is successfully realized because of our strong commitment to collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors and other professionals. It is this interaction that allows us to clearly define the problem, explore original solutions, utilize sound construction methods and address every detail from initial consultation to project completion.

The services we provide are supported, when necessary, by the contributions of our consultants, with whom we have long-standing working relationships. Services provided include:

Basic Architectural Services - Development of the project requirements, design solutions, preparation of contract documents, including construction drawings and specifications, advice in the selection of and contractual relationship with a general contractor and construction administration.

Building Evaluation and Inspection - Inspection and recorded observations of existing buildings for financial institutions and building owners to determine project feasibility.

Evaluation of Construction Documents - Thorough review of construction contract documents utilizing the "Readi-Check" drawing check system. This system emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to drawing review to determine contradictions, discrepancies, impossibilities and inconsistencies in the architectural, structural and all mechanical disciplines. This review determines the completeness of the documents and provides an understanding of potential change orders.

Construction Administration - Site visits at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work has been performed in accordance with the contract documents. Review of submittals, as well as the review and certification of applications for payment, rejection of non-conforming work and interpretation of the contract documents is generally included as part of this service.

Design-Build Services - Direct contractual relationship to a design-build firm. As the design force, our connection to the prime is just as with other subcontractor. Simplicity of composition is the principal advantage to the owner as all responsibility is clearly directed to a single entity.

Feasibility Studies - Development of master plans, including schematic building designs, site plans and environmental studies, to assist the owner in analyzing the viability of a proposed project.

Interior Design - Space planning, design and selection of systems, furnishings and finishes, custom furnishing design as well as the procurement of the furnishings, finishes, fixtures and equipment.

Master Planning - Design of the site plan, building massing, landscaping, traffic system and utility infrastructure to accommodate orderly future growth.

Owner Representation - Review of construction documents, specifications, contracts and schedules; site visits to determine if the work is being performed in accordance with the contract documents; participation in pencil-copy and payout meetings; review of applications for payment; adherence with construction schedule; review of changes in work and review of change orders.

Programming - Analysis of the client's operations to determine space requirements, environmental standards, adjacencies and optimal traffic patterns. Inventory of existing furnishings can be performed as part of this phase if required.

Promotion/Fund Raising Support - Development of graphic, written and verbal support for fund-raising and public relations campaigns.

Site Evaluation and Analysis - Analysis of the existing conditions including climate, ecology, site adjacencies, topography, noise, traffic, views/site lines, landscaping, utility requirements, zoning requirements and evaluation of existing and proposed structures.

Specification Preparation - Development of a written description of the work that accurately describes in sufficient detail the construction drawings and other contractual obligations. Specifications are prepared following the latest "Masterspec" format and have equal priority with the drawings as they are produced concurrently.

Technical Consultation - Investigation, evaluation and recommended actions necessary to alleviate possible technical construction problems including, but not limited to, masonry failures, differential structural movements, water infiltration and moisture condensation.