Commercial/Retail and Residential. Licensed and insured with 30 years of experience. Free Estimates.
A Design Team, Led By You:
At Studio Z, it’s about you. We focus our combined experience, creativity, technology, and passion for the practice of architecture on acheiving your goals. Thoughtful design solutions are developed by a team with you as its leader. In this way, we are assured that design concepts are born of your dreams, developed with your insight, and launched with your approval. Why do we do this? Because we believe that everybody deserves to experience the benefits of good design.
Free Consultation and Design Agreement:
Our relaxed, collaborative process starts with a complimentary initial meeting. We discuss your project needs and ask the right questions so that the design solution can be optimized and options can be explored. We prefer to meet at the project location so that design ideas can be considered in context with the surroundings.
Not Ready to Select an Architect or Commit to Full Design Services?:
No problem. Our first task is to listen so that we fully understand your goals for the project. Only then can we assess the limitations and opportunities available and suggest potential solutions. We compile this information into a needs and options report for your review. This low cost, non-binding, optional service provides you with valuable information based on expert analysis and experience. The report presents you with a range of real world solutions and eliminates false assumptions so that the best possible design direction can be selected. We will also prepare a full-service architectural agreement for your review and approval. You are not committed to select Studio Z and may take the findings of our needs and options report to engage one of our competitors, if you so desire.
Intuitive, 3D Design Process:
If, after reviewing our full-service agreement, you decide to move forward with Studio Z, we will begin the design phase. We have developed a new, more intuitive way of designing. Instead of cryptic plans and blueprints, we use a digital model to generate realistic three dimensional views of your project. This innovative approach allows you to fully appreciate the look and feel of your project long before construction has begun, and to select the design that provides the best in the way of aesthetic merit, function, and return on your investment. Our design ideas will be based on your stated goals for the project. We encourage your collaborative participation in the design phase; your suggestions and criticisms are appreciated because we want the final design to meet all of your goals and needs.
Construction and Permit Drawings:
Our next step is to prepare the detailed drawings known as construction documents. These are used to generate pricing from the bidders or pre-selected contractor, and to obtain the building permit for the project. If you desire, we can also have our experienced engineering consultants prepare the documents required for heating and cooling the structure as well as plumbing and electrical work. On most residential and some smaller commercial projects, the builder, general contractor, or their sub-contractors, can coordinate and prepare all of the required documentation and permits for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing aspects of the project.
We Oversee the Construction:
Once the building permit is approved, a contractor is selected and construction starts, we can provide construction administration services to see that the finished product meets the your goals.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Studio Z Architecture began in Newport, RI in 1993 and relocated to Virginia in 1995. For more than 20 years, Studio Z has remained committed to providing innovative, sustainable, high performance design solutions.
What is your primary product or service?
Architectural design and planning for Commercial/Retail, Residential and Religious Facilities
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I had an interest in the fine arts, music, and sciences, including mathematics and physics. I view architecture as the perfect synthesis of these areas. In addition to Studio Z, I am an Adjunct Professor at John Tyler Community College where I teach architecture and construction materials and methods. I still maintain my interest in musical performance with the Blue Orchid Jazz Trio.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
At Studio Z, it�s about you. We focus our combined experience, creativity, technology, environmental responsibility, and passion for the practice of architecture on acheiving your goals. We create thoughtful design solutions developed by a completely unique design team; a team with you as its leader. With you in charge, we are assured that design concepts are born of your dreams, developed with your insight, and launched with your approval.
Studio Z represents the combination of experience, creative insight, technology, environmental responsibility, and a sincere passion for the practice of architecture. Our approach to design places an emphasis on enhanced design communication using new Building Information Model (BIM) software to improve the collaboration between architect, design team and client. This is a fundamental improvement to the process of making critical design decisions, resulting in better buildings that save energy costs month after month. We view design quality as an asset that pays dividends over the entire life of the building.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are a small firm with one location but leverage the power of our state of the art building information modeling software (BIM) to generate larger design and planning projects. Our nationwide reciprocity through NCARB allows us to work in any state. We also work with the best engineering consultants to produce full A/E services, delivered on time and at competitive fees.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located in Short Pump at 2030 Sandy Bluff Place, just west of Richmond.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash or check
Which areas do you service?
Commercial/Retail, Residential, and Religious Structures.
Markets Include:
� Commercial Design
� Retail Design
� Downtown Revitalization Projects
� Site-Specific Retail Adaptation
� Multi-Family Residential
� Retail/Hospitality Remodeling
� Tax Credit Projects
� LEED Certification Projects
� Mixed-Use Developments
� Custom Residential
Skill Set
� Architectural Design
� Interior Design
� High Performance Design
� Energy Modeling and Analysis
� BIM Integrated 3D Design
� Design Visualization / Renderings
� Animated Walk-Throughs
� Feasibility Studies
� As-Built Drawings
� Space Planning
� Masterplanning
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Patrick M. Zampetti, RA, LEED AP, NCARB
Owner
What are your hours of operation?
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday with additional hours by appointment.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The design created by you and your team exceeded all of our expectations for the project.
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