Approach
History
SteveHallArchitecture was founded in 2013 to serve clients out of a passion for design excellence, material craft, and good building science. With over 35 years in the construction and architecture industry, broad project experience enables us to explore creative expressions and feasible construction.
The firm holds corporate licensure under the North Carolina Board of Architecture. Individual credentials include professional licensure under the same, a national certificate with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and membership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) national, state, and local chapters:
- North Carolina Board of Architecture #9868
- North Carolina Architectural Firm #52833
- Oklahoma Board of Licensed Architects (dormant) #a5064
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
- Virginia Board for Architects (dormant) #015418
- Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Construction Documents Technology (CDT)
- USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- North Carolina State University, Bachelors of Architecture (2000)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bachelors of Arts in Architecture (1991)
See about for a more detailed story.
Project Locations
Now in its eighth year of practice, about half of SteveHallArchitecture projects are within the intra-Triangle region of North Carolina: Morrisville, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina (#MoCaApHoFu).
About a hundred projects beyond include Raleigh to Durham, Mebane to Greenville, and Fayetteville to Butner, with several farther from Bath to Black Mountain. Career-long experience is across the U.S. and international.
What We Do
(See residential approach to see the residential project version of this page.)
(See commercial approach to see the commercial project version of this page.)
Services are broadly available, tailored to the individual project. Traditional and advanced architectural services can be organized into three general phases:
Planning: site selection; survey; analysis; architectural building survey; base CAD and 3D model information; feasibility testing; vision concept
Design: concept exploration; design scheme options; 3D modeling; typical construction and wall section; material selections; engineering strategies, services, and system sizing; design coordination
Documentation: detailed plans, elevations, interior elevations, casework drawings; large scale details of assemblies and conditions; engineering, interior design, specialties, and coordination; specifications for components and materials; construction contract and general conditions; drawings suitable for permit
Here are a few individual pages outlining some commonly provided services:
$/usable ≠ $/acre
Designs are created with an array of experienced consultants, as appropriate, for interior design, site planning, engineering for structural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, and other specialties as required. The process is a partnership with clients, owners, tenants, engineers, designers, consultants, contractors, and jurisdiction officials from initial conception to the completion of construction.
Examples
Below are a few individual project examples. Click on the project to go to a dedicated page with more information about each.
Next Steps
For clients exploring project feasibility, we offer a number of services. For commercial projects, a jump start offers and initial consultation and information gathering, along with a specific plan of action for moving forward with the project. For residential projects, review kickstart questions with the residential needs analysis. A more in depth look on how the architectural process works is covered by the residential process. For more on engaging services, fees, and general licensure requirements for architects and contractors, see working with an architect.
Fees and Rates
Typically arranged as a lump sum fee, most projects require a collection of services. These vary considerably from project to project and are more efficient as a package. Below is a representative sample of services:
Existing Building Surveys and Analysis: $1,500–$10,000
Site Selection and Analysis: $6,000–$20,000
Programming and Space Studies: $4,000–$20,000
Feasibility Study and Budgeting: $8,000–$25,000
Conceptual Design and Construction Documents: 4%–12% of construction
Bidding and Construction Administration: 0.5%–2% of construction
3D Models and Renderings: $4,000–$12,000
Other Services: $150/hour
Questions or Ready to Begin?
If you have questions about your specific project, the design–construction process, fees, or scheduling, please reach out to any of our contacts.
