FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Institute of Fine Arts and Architecture

“ARCHITECTURAL FIRM”

A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO

ARCHITECT MELODIA RAMOS – SAMPAN

BY

SANTIAGO, DOTE

PALOMIQUE, RUTH IRISH A.

BAUTISTA, BETTY

BANIQUED, AVE JANINE

DASCO, TRIXIE ANNE

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE FINAL TERM

IN PROPRAC, 2ND SEMESTER 2013-2014

FEBRUARY 2014

ABSTRACT

ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

RESEARCH

Santiago, Dote

Palomique, Ruth Irish A.

Bautista, Betty

Baniqued, Ave Janine

Dasco, Trixie Anne

BS Architecture: IARFA-FEU

Professor: Arch. Melodia R. Sampan

March, 2014 ____ Pages

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is research about Architectural firms. The second aim is to

provide an overview of the research about the different kinds of process that happens within

the firm. This document shows our goals and objectives. And it also aims to get a better

knowledge about firms, on how it works, deal with clients, proposals and etc. The different

branch that exists in firms.

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

An architecture firm is a company which specializes in providing architectural

services to clients. Such firms typically hire architects along with support staff who help the

architects do their jobs, and they may be part of a larger company which handles many

aspects of the design and construction process, from contracting to interior decorating. Small

firms may include one or two architects working together, while big companies can hire

hundreds or thousands of people, sometimes spread out across multiple offices.

BACKGROUND

Many firms have an underlying philosophy or mission statement which dictates the

kinds of jobs that it takes. For example, a firm might focus on residential architecture, which

involves the design of residences such as homes, or the company might be interested in

industrial architecture such as that used for factories and other manufacturing facilities.

Clients may also associate the firm with a specific style of architecture, such as Modern

architecture, and some firms rely heavily on a noted architect who helms the company.

A typical architecture firm provides a range of design services, from drawing up plans

for a remodel to providing ground-up design of a structure for a client. Architectural

drawings can also be drafted for project proposals and community endeavors, to show

members of the public or a company how a project would look if it was realized. In addition

to drafting, an architecture firm can also build models and consult with contractors and other

building professionals to accomplish projects.

Architects are critical members of the building team, because they are responsible for

developing the fundamental design, look, and feel of a structure. In many regions,

architectural drawings must be filed with permit applications, making the architect's services

very necessary for people who want to do work legally. Architects can also be consulted over

the course of a job as conditions change and adjustments need to be made to the original

design.

Work at an architecture firm can be quite varied, although many employees develop

their own areas of expertise, such as renovations, single family residences, or secured

facilities. A spirit of cooperation is often vitally important, as architects need to work with

lots of different people in the course of their work, and they must also be able to

communicate clearly, and to easily interpret communications from other people. Lost

information in the planning stages can result in costly mistakes, and a good architecture firm

should be able to prevent such problems with a skilled team of employees.

ARCHITECTURAL GOAL

Creation of unique and innovative design solutions that respond to each client's

aesthetic and budgetary needs.

Providing our clients with a growing knowledge base and technical skills that reflect

the latest developments in the construction and building industry.

Prompt and timely delivery of consistently high quality products and services.

A professional ethic that supports honesty, integrity, accountability and respect

among and for our clients, colleagues, community, and environment.

ARCHITECTURAL OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES

• CREATIVE DESIGN - seeking practical, but innovative design solutions that

encompass both aesthetics and function while reconsidering the way people use and

appreciate space.

• TECHNICAL CRAFT - exploring the creative use of products and materials in our

projects and striving to constantly expand our professional knowledge base and skill

set.

• TEAMWORK - collaborating respectfully with clients and professionals in the design

and construction industry.

• Whether the challenges consist of finding disruptive growth opportunities, navigating

organizational dynamics, designing the business model, defining the path to market or

all of the above, our business expertise ensures design that delivers tangible top line

value.

• Our clients face complex business challenges. They are among the world’s most

ambitious companies so that’s no surprise. Not to them and not to us. Our solutions to

those challenges are often equally complex in substance.

• Business and design belong together. Call it design thinking or business thinking,

we’ve realized that the business of design is business.

B.A.T.I.D. Architectural Firm

BATID Architects seeks to deliver a unique design aesthetic that employs design and

materials in creative and unconventional ways. The firm's emphasis on teamwork permeates

all aspects of BATID Architects' work, from client relations to design.

Our goal is to provide architectural and design services in the context of exceptionally strong

and rewarding interpersonal client relationships.

As a firm, we are committed to and strive for:

– Creation of unique and innovative design solutions that respond to each

client's aesthetic and budgetary needs.

– Providing our clients with a growing knowledge base and technical skills that

reflect the latest developments in the construction and building industry.

– Prompt and timely delivery of consistently high quality products and services.

– A professional ethic that supports honesty, integrity, accountability and

respect among and for our clients, colleagues, community, and environment.

– BATID Architects is a growing architectural design studio offering highly

personalized design services to individuals building or modifying single-family

residences, real estate developers, and businesses seeking creative design solutions for

their built environment.

– Betty Bautista, Ave Baniqued, Trixie Dasco, Irish Palomique and Dote Santiago

founded BATID Architects in 2011 with the goal of fostering a professional

atmosphere that respects the value and experience the architect brings to the design

process while thoughtfully addressing the needs of each clients. 

– This philosophy permeates our portfolio and benefits everyone:

– Clients receive a responsive, well-considered product that exceeds their

expectations

– Members of our firm enjoy an intellectually challenging, professionally

rewarding design environment

– Neighborhoods reap the rewards of buildings that will have a positive impact

on their communities for years to come

FIRM FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

• WE SERVE OUR CLIENTS by encouraging a fully collaborative environment

between owners, architects, and other design and building professionals built on

mutual respect for the talents each party brings to a project.

• WE SUPPORT OUR EMPLOYEES by providing them with a creative studio-based

atmosphere and opportunities that allow them to realize their full potential as design

professionals and bring their expertise to each project with confidence and pride.

• WE GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY through public speaking and volunteer

activities, as well as through pro bono work.

GOALS

• CREATIVE DESIGN - seeking practical, but innovative design solutions that

encompass both aesthetics and function while reconsidering the way people use and

appreciate space.

• TECHNICAL CRAFT - exploring the creative use of products and materials in our

projects and striving to constantly expand our professional knowledge base and skill

set.

• TEAMWORK - collaborating respectfully with clients and professionals in the design

and construction industry.

OUR COMPANY PORTFOLIO

• RESIDENTIAL

– Whether you're building an addition to your single-family home or pursuing

a multi-unit development, our staff has the breadth and experience to meet

your project needs. 

• COMMERCIAL

– Our commercial portfolio is diverse, representing a wide range of styles and

design solutions. Beautiful spaces that respond to the unique needs of each

client are our hallmark.

• DEVELOPERS

– BATID Architects is an active participant in Philippine's housing boom and

has successfully completed numerous condominium conversion projects

around the city for our developer clients. Our projects have been known for

their efficient layouts, intelligent design, and floor plans that generate sales

long before construction begins!

OUR STRATEGY

• Whether the challenges consist of finding disruptive growth opportunities, navigating

organizational dynamics, designing the business model, defining the path to market or

all of the above, our business expertise ensures design that delivers tangible top line

value.

• Our clients face complex business challenges. They are among the world’s most

ambitious companies so that’s no surprise. Not to them and not to us. Our solutions to

those challenges are often equally complex in substance.

• Business and design belong together. Call it design thinking or business thinking,

we’ve realized that the business of design is business.

CLIENT SERVICES

• We strive to provide our clients with the best possible design, as well as convenience.

On this page you'll find links that will allow you to

• Make a Payment using your credit card or your bank account

• peruse Design Resources for your project

• use our referral list to find Trade Professionals for your project such as

– General Contractors

– Interior Designers

– Structural Engineers

– Landscape Architects

– Realtors - Commercial

– Realtors - Residential