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What to Ask the Architect During the First Formal Meeting: A Time-Saving Guide By RAMA + Architectural Studio When meeting with an architect for the first time, preparation is key. Asking the right questions early on ensures a smoother design process, helps clarify expectations, and maximizes efficiency. Whether you’re planning a home renovation or a […]

In the world of architecture, every project starts with a simple idea — but how that idea grows depends heavily on one key ingredient: the relationship between client and architect. The “Short-Term Affair” Approach Far too often, clients approach architectural projects as transactions. The goal is simple: hire an architect, get the plans done, move

Construction’s Golden Rule: Trust the Plans In the world of construction, uncertainty is inevitable. On-site conditions shift. Materials arrive with subtle differences. Team members interpret instructions slightly differently. Amidst the noise and motion of a job site, one truth holds steady: When things aren’t clear, read the plans. Plans, blueprints, and construction drawings are not

Different Folks, Different Strokes: Client–Architect Matchmaking In architecture, as in life, relationships matter. And few are as creatively intimate—or potentially stressful—as the one between a client and an architect. Every project is a collaboration, a fusion of vision, budget, lifestyle, and values. But what happens when that fusion misfires? The design might be technically sound,

The Architect’s Studio: A Design Firm or a Business? In the romantic image of architecture, the architect’s studio is often seen as a creative haven—an atelier where ideas are born, sketches come alive, and buildings are sculpted from imagination. But in the modern world, the studio is not just a creative sanctuary. It is also

The Architect’s Services: Going the Extra Mile—for Free? When people think of architects, they often imagine the grand designs—the stunning facades, the sleek interiors, the clever use of space. But beyond the blueprint and the render, there’s a deeper layer to what we do. And sometimes, the most valuable part of an architect’s service isn’t