“Well Building hath three conditions: Commodity, Firmness, and Delight”
“De Architectura” – Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, about 15 BC
In one of the first books written about architecture, Vitruvius gave that advice, along with how to lay out towns, build aquaducts, and make catapults. Today we would probably say “Useful, Sturdy, and Beautiful” and add “Under Budget”.
No one thinks or says “I want a useless, flimsy, ugly, expensive (office, store, repair shop, home).” But, look around your community and you will find examples of missed opportunities. Your project does not have to be one of them!
It can be expensive to complete a construction project – more so if things don’t work out and have to be re-done, and even more so if important features are left out or need to be changed soon after moving in. Joel Niemi puts his efforts into practical architecture – helping you plan so you’ll get the most out of your project and funds.
If you want to learn options open to you for the development or redevelopment of a property …
If you are thinking about remodeling, expanding, or building new for business or other reasons …
If you want “peer review” of drawings and specifications prepared by others, before asking contractors for bids …
If you are a contractor about to start a design-build project, and you’d like a team-player architect on your side …
If you want a representative to look after your concerns during a project, and to assist with construction contract tasks …
And with many other architectural concerns,
