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SCArchitect,
Inc.’s interest
in designing institutional and public facilities is not just another
project but a desire to share with our clients the process and
knowledge of design that we have established and acquired over several
decades. It is the firm’s perpetual goal to provide architecture that is
not only aesthetically pleasing to form and function, but also is
economical, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly.
The firm has served as consulting architect for many school districts since it’s beginning. While many school districts wish to work with multiple architects, SCArchitect, Inc. strives to develop and maintain a working relationship with every client. SCArchitect, Inc. has or is currently working with the following districts:
Master Plan Projects Projects almost always need to be designed with anticipation of future growth. Additions to existing facilities require thoughtful planning to enhance the project within which it is to be integrated. SCArchitect, Inc. studies each project to ensure the needs of our clients are met with regards to future growth with minimal interruption to existing operations. It is our desire that any addition to an existing facility become a part of the whole and as such blends into the original design to present a unified solution that is esthetically correct to form and is functional to the clients program. Reconstruction/Modernization Projects SCArchitect, Inc.. realizes that our clients needs and operations may change as years pass and many spaces become congested and begin to function inefficiently. The firm has completed reconstruction/modernization projects ranging from deferred maintenance such as re-roofing and HVAC upgrades to comprehensive modernization of entire systems and spatial re-programming. Structural Evaluation and Seismic Retrofit Our team of professional consulting engineers are both knowledgeable and experienced at evaluating the structural integrity of structures and providing comprehensive solutions that will qualify the structure to meet the California seismic codes. SCArchitect, Inc. works with our team of engineers to ensure that the structural solutions are both financially and esthetically fitting to the our clients needs and wishes. Assessment of Facilities Needs for Accessibility to Disabled Persons SCArchitect, Inc. has had extensive experience evaluating existing facilities for compliance with Federal and State Accessibility codes. Recent projects include the several modernizations of schools and Facilities Needs Assessments for several school districts. Quite often we are asked to place Relocatable Classrooms on an existing campus. We understand that even the addition of one classroom can trigger many other code issues. Therefore, an analysis of existing accessibility features to determine upgrades that The Division of State Architect and Universal Design Section (ACS) will require from accessible parking spaces, path of travel, accessible restrooms, drinking fountains, to fire-life-safety issues, assistive listening devices and playgrounds is performed to ensure our clients' projects meet current codes. Professional Services
Primary Project Types SCArchitect, Inc. has established its reputation through longevity and a diversification in a broad range of project types and areas of expertise.
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