Are you looking for a reliable and professional architectural firm that can handle your commercial or industrial project? Do you want to design and build a facility that meets your operational, functional, and aesthetic requirements? Do you need a partner who can deliver your project on time and on budget?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. CAMES is a leading architectural firm that specializes in commercial and industrial projects of all types and scales. We have a team of skilled and experienced architects who can help you design and construct a facility that suits your business needs.
At CAMES, we understand that architecture is more than just creating buildings. It is about creating spaces that support the activities, processes, and goals of the clients, and enhance the performance, efficiency, and safety of the users. That’s why we work closely with our clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and expectations, and provide them with tailored solutions that optimize their space and resources.
Whether you want to build a new facility from scratch, renovate or expand your existing facility, or add some features or amenities to your site, we can handle it all. We offer a range of services, including:
- Feasibility studies
- Master planning
- Conceptual Design
- Schematic Design
- Structural Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Permitting
- Bidding and negotiation
- Construction administration
- Interior design
- Landscape design
We also use the latest technology and tools, such as 3D modeling, rendering, and virtual reality, to help you visualize and explore your project before it is built. This way, you can make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
If you are ready to start your project with us, please contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We would love to hear from you and discuss how we can help you achieve your architectural goals.
CAMES – Creating spaces that work for you.
Conceptual Design
This is the initial stage of the design process, where CAMES explores the general ideas, goals, and requirements of the project with the client. We produce sketches, diagrams, models, or renderings to illustrate the basic form, function, and layout of the project. The conceptual design is not a final design, but a way to communicate the vision and direction of the project.
Schematic Design
CAMES develops the conceptual design into a more detailed and refined design. We produce floor plans, site plans, elevations, sections, and perspectives to show the spatial organization, scale, and appearance of the project. CAMES may also select preliminary materials, finishes, colors, and systems for the project. The schematic design establishes the overall scope, concept, and character of the project.
Design Development
This is the stage where the design is finalized and is coordinated with other consultants, such as engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, etc. We produce detailed drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for the project. The design development documents describe all the aspects of the project in detail and serve as the basis for preparing the construction documents.
Construction Documents
CAMES produces a set of drawings and specifications that instruct the contractor how to build the project. The construction documents include architectural drawings, structural drawings, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, plumbing drawings, fire protection drawings, civil drawings, landscape drawings, interior drawings, etc. The construction documents also include technical specifications that describe the quality and performance of the materials, products, and systems to be used in the project. The construction documents are used for obtaining permits, bidding, and construction.
Structural Design
Structural design involves calculating the forces, stresses, and deflections that the structure will experience under various loads and conditions, and selecting the appropriate materials, shapes, and sizes for the structural elements. CAMES will design a structure by considering the customer’s needs and preferences, such as the purpose, function, style, and appearance of the project. It is an integral part of architectural design, as it affects the safety, performance, and cost of the project. CAMES ensures that the structural design supports and complements the architectural design, and vice versa.
Permitting
This is the process of obtaining approvals from various authorities having jurisdiction over the project. We assist our clients in preparing and submitting the required applications and documents for obtaining permits. The permitting process may involve reviews by zoning boards, planning commissions, building departments, fire departments, health departments, environmental agencies, historic preservation boards, etc. The permitting process ensures that the project complies with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
Bidding and Negotiation
CAMES assists in the process of selecting a contractor to build the project. We assist our clients in soliciting bids from qualified contractors, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and awarding contracts. The bidding and negotiation process may involve issuing addenda, conducting pre-bid meetings, answering questions from bidders, reviewing bids, checking references, negotiating terms and conditions, preparing contracts, etc. The bidding and negotiation process ensures that our client gets a fair price and a competent contractor for the project.
Construction Administration
This is the process of overseeing and monitoring the construction of the project. CAMES acts as the client’s representative during construction and coordinates with the contractor and other consultants. The construction administration process may involve conducting site visits, inspecting workmanship, reviewing submittals, approving payments, issuing change orders, resolving issues, testing systems, certifying completion, etc. The construction administration process ensures that the project is built according to the design intent, the contract documents, and the applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
Interior Design
CAMES provides services for designing the interior spaces of the project. The interior design may include selecting furniture, fixtures, equipment, accessories, artwork, lighting, acoustics, colors, textures, patterns, etc. The interior design enhances the functionality, comfort, and aesthetics of the interior spaces.
Landscape Design
CAMES provides Landscape Design Services for the outdoor spaces of the project. The landscape design may include planning vegetation, hardscape, water features, lighting, irrigation, drainage, etc. The landscape design enhances the sustainability, beauty, and harmony of the outdoor spaces.