Commercial Design
Principal architect, Joseph Richard, has 30 years experience in commercial design and leads his team’s broad scope ranging from minor property renovations to large-scale facilities. The firm has extensive experience in convenience store & fast food prototyping.
*The team’s number of completed convenience store projects in the last four years alone for Louisiana and beyond is approaching 100.
Custom Residential Design
Joseph Richard and team’s expertise extends into the realms of residential design as well; for those seeking custom renovations or home building, Architect’s Plus is a viable option. Client collaboration is sought after to make dreams a reality and a home, a sanctuary. If a client desires custom flairs that surpass cookie-cutter expectations, architecture is necessary.
Consulting
The firm also provides expertise in areas of consulting for potential developments and their respective sites. Some examples of consulting services include:
Master planning
Due diligence
Driveway locations
Utility coordinates
Drainage impact analysis
Department of Transportation work…
*Architects PLUS is currently (2024) a preferred consultant for DOTD construction cost analysis for right-of-way acquisition.
Construction management
Joseph Richard and team can also represent owners during the construction process to ensure that a particular project’s drawings are being constructed according to our standards of quality. Periodic site visits are an option to ensure work quality as well as to verify contractor pay applications; as well, the firm offers shop drawing reviews.
Commercial or residential permitting, essential safeguards ensuring that projects comply with building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards, can be difficult for a client to navigate alone. Without proper permits, construction projects risk delays, fines, and even halts in progress, disrupting timelines and increasing costs. Our firm has extensive expediting experience in:
State Fire Marshal
DOT
Health Department
All other local entities that are required…