Current reports show the escalation of construction cost has ended and contraction has already begun. Commercial building construction costs decreased 5.77 percent in the first quarter of 2009 compared with the fourth quarter of 2008, according to Turner Construction Company. … Continued
Most businesses and households as well, appear to be in a state of survival (hide in my shell) mode as the news continues to cast deeper shadows about current economic conditions. Foregoing the extent of the economic state, be it… Continued
You are meeting with prospective Architects and you hear the statement once again "We are service oriented consultants" or you are looking through marketing literature and you note the bullets indicating the firm is "A service oriented organization. What does… Continued
You have a vision for a prospective project, and have completed initial budgetary financial planning. Now ... How to choose an architect? Selecting the right architect for your project, from a small scale private residence to a large complex multi-faceted… Continued
The industry Specific Design Professional goes by many names, including Newspaper Architect, Media Architect, Publishing Architect, Print Media Consultant, and Print or Publishing Facility Designer to name a few. One thing that all of the names have in common is… Continued
Front-Office Design RIGHTSIZING - Creates OPPORTUNITIES Plunging advertising revenue and increased operating cost are changing the way newspaper organizations operate. To substantially reduce cost, product size is being reduced, production is being consolidated and facilities are being closed. Historically, reductions… Continued
ArcWest Architects is excited to announce that there is a new "Residential Architecture" section under our projects tab on the website. Look to see more of our local Denver and regional residential projects information added to the website which have… Continued
What is a Flexible Newspaper Facility and how does the Architectural Design team plan for the future? The traditional approach to ultimate flexibility in the design of a flexible facility by Newspaper Architects has been to allow for additional space… Continued