Silviu Zaharia
Architectural Design
About
Silviu is an architectural designer who enjoys translating people’s visions into real world, functional, beautiful and comfortable spaces.
He does this the classical way, by speaking to his clients at length about their needs and then sketching out on multiple overlays of yellow tracing paper until the image he creates fits his interpretation of their vision.
Hand sketching is, simultaneously, a graphical and mental process – it allows him to always see, in his mind’s eye, the entire the space; the plasticity of manual drawing engages his imagination and creativity as well as his rational thought.
This is an iterative process, which brings him and the client progressively closer to a final solution that is the basis of a complete project.
Portfolio
Services and Process
Design development phase
- Meet the client and discuss project scope
- Visit the project site or multiple sites if applicable
- Compare the alternate sites as an aid for selection. Comparison criteria to follow discussion with client regarding their priorities
- Perform an initial rough survey at selected site to allow for creating sketches.
- Create an initial set of sketches for preliminary presentation
- Fine-tune sketches as needed for a formal approval
Contract documents phase
- Create a complete set of architectural contract documents as required for pricing and filing with local authorities, including:
- All necessary plans (construction, ceiling, lighting, power & data, floor and wall finishes)
- Sections and elevations
- Details and schedules
- Assist the client in selecting a contractor under a competitive bidding scenario
- Assist the client with value engineering if necessary
Project administration phase
- Perform field visits as necessary to follow the project progress and create field reports
- Resolve issues that arise during the construction progress
- Review and approve shop drawings and material sample submissions
- Perform a punch-list at the end of the construction phase and follow up on all included items to completion