Lo Studio Architecture, established in 2013, is a full-service architectural firm. The office is well recognized on the market for its balance between aesthetical as well as practical approach and for its competent staff.
Its design is generated through the following approach and philosophy:
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Sacral
Marco is a pleasure to work with. A highly creative problem solver that works well with all stake holders. His contributions to the construction of Griffin Business Centre cannot be overstated. His humility and professionalism made a challenging process successful and fun.
This is a complementary initial discussion to understand the client and the project goals. In this meeting aspects that involve zoning, type of development, specific client’s goals and expectations, target markets, users’ profile, environmental and bylaw requirements, environmental site characteristics (i.e. Existing vegetation, hydrology, flood plains, restrictive covenant and the like) are explored and, once the firm is engaged by the client, subsequently investigated (if their specifics are not known at the time of the meting).
When enough information is acquired, a very detail fee proposal is submitted to the client. If necessary, the fee is discussed during a meeting and any clarification or question asked by the client are answered. If the client accepts the fee proposal, an AIBC contract is signed, and LO STUDIO architecture progresses to the next stage.
Various projects might require different stages: It could be necessary to engage in discussion with stakeholders to define a detail program or obtaining a Re-Zoning and Development Permit. A Building permit is usually required as well as an Occupancy Permit (after which the building can be used for the intent in which it has been created). LO STUDIO architecture will assist the client in obtaining the permits in each one of these phases, as necessary.
During the development we strive to deliver a quality result in a timely manner by
Once the Final Proposal is approved and Drawings are finalized, we organize a Preliminary Submission to the City to obtain feedback. This review usually includes all the City’s Department. It is a Methodology that tends to expedite the Process that leads to the City’s Approval and tends to minimize changes to the Design. Depending on the Circumstances and Characteristics of the Project, we might suggest engaging some Consultants at the early Stages of the Project to obtain feed backs that are crucial in the definition of Aspects of the Development. These are cases in which, without such feedback, these Aspects risks to be modified at a later stage, delaying the Project Schedule.
Various Projects might require different Stages: It could be necessary to engage in discussion with Stakeholders to define a Detail Program or obtaining a Re-Zoning and Development Permit. A Building Permit is usually required as well as an Occupancy Permit (after which the Building can be used for the intent in which it has been created). LO STUDIO architecture will assist the Client in obtaining the permits in each one of these Phases, as necessary.
