Dennis Colwell Architect, Plainville, MA

Dennis Colwell Architect, Inc.

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Listening to you and understanding your needs is paramount to a successful design. Our architectural process begins with conversations. These conversations provide insight into the functional, spatial and aesthetic requirements of a given project.

Our creative architectural process begins with design and construction services. I see projects through to completion and work as the client's advocate throughout the process. Our job is not complete until construction is finished and the building is occupied.

The Architectural Process Includes:

• Programming

• Pre-Design Site Analysis

• Schematic design

• Design Development

• Construction Documents

• Construction Observation

Commercial & Residential:

• Housing (Multi-Family, Apartments & Condos)

• Custom Residences

• Addition & Renovation

• Restaurant

• Hospitality

• Banking

• Retail

• Office

• Historic Preservation

• Interior Design

• 3-D Renderings

• Existing Conditions

• Consulting Services

• Project Management

• Code Reviews

• ADA Compliance Survey

• Energy Star

• Existing Building Evaluations

• Fire Protection Drawings

• Energy Code Analysis

Structure Design and Analysis:

• Shear Wall Designs

• Analysis of Existing Buildings

• Code Compliance Reports

• Insurance Claims (Fire, Flood and Natural Disaster)

• Foundation Reports

• Removal of Bearing Wall

Stamped Designs Of:

• Roof Beams

• Collar Ties

• Rafters

• Hip Beams

• Columns

• Stud Wall

• Floor Beams

• Cantilevers

• Floor Joists

• Round Lumber

• Concrete Footings and Rebar

Structural Materials Available:

• Steel

• Conventional Lumber

• Gluelams

• Structural Composite LVL

• I-Joists

• Tube Steel

• Concrete