ARCHITECTURE

The backgrounds of the design professionals at Commonwealth Architects cover a broad range of areas of expertise. We can customize our attention to the specific needs of your project, whether it’s a large corporate campus or a small-scale urban infill site. Our goal is to provide architectural services that are thoughtful and thorough. We support creative planning and design solutions that recognize the value of renewable resources and sustainable development. Our approach to each project begins with the consideration of context and is carried through to the finishing detail. The result is the highest quality of architectural services for the client and the community.

Contact: Robert S. Mills, AIA, bmills@comarchs.com

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HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE

Commonwealth Architects is committed to the revitalization of the historic structures that give our cities and rural communities their distinctive character. We recognize the importance of sustaining our indigenous architectural heritage for generations to come. We are dedicated to the sympathetic rehabilitation of these historic buildings, as well as the careful design and integration of new infill architecture in our urban environments.

The Historic Architecture Division of the firm creates innovative solutions that instill these often overlooked resources with new and inspired purpose. We provide our Historic Architecture clients with the experience, vision and customized attention worthy of their special projects.

Contact: Douglas Harnsberger, AIA, dharnsberger@comarchs.com

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

The Interior Architecture Division of Commonwealth Architects is committed to providing the highest quality of specialized services for our clients in support of their diverse requirements. We are dedicated to providing our clients with creative design solutions that reduce overall costs, provide maximum flexibility and support productivity.

We believe that our success is based on our ability to listen to our clients. To effectively meet the needs of our clients, we are supported by a talented and dedicated staff of professionals with a broad range of backgrounds, from architecture and interior design to historic preservation and urban planning. Consultants and contractors complement our staff on many projects, and are selected for each project based on their particular area of expertise. Our diverse professional team ensures that close personal attention is given to every project with tailored design solutions that meet the individual needs of each client.

Contact: Dominic Venuto, CID, IIDA, dvenuto@comarchs.com

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FACILITIES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The FM Solutions Division of Commonwealth Architects was created to provide “in the trenches” project and process management to corporate facility management clients.

Our mission is to solve problems for our clients through on-site strategic and tactical leadership. Our professionals serve as supplemental staff to our clients through listening carefully to interpret our clients’ needs, and engaging the proper team members to accomplish the tasks at hand. We lead or follow as necessary, and provide expert, detailed service to achieve our clients’ business goals.

FM Solutions project managers utilize mobile technology allowing them to work anywhere, anytime!

Contact: Sara L. Cowherd, CID, scowherd@comarchs.com

FM Solutions Services:

Relationship Management

  • Owner Representation
  • Property Management
  • Contract Management
  • Vendor Management

Program Management

  • Project Planning and Management
  • Design/Build Contract Management
  • Space Utilization Analysis and Tracking
  • Space and Furniture Standards Development
  • RFI/RFP Development

Change Management

  • Relocation Management
  • Furniture and Equipment Coordination
  • Information Technology Coordination
  • Security Coordination

Planning Management

  • Strategic and Master Planning
  • Benchmarking and Growth Forecasting
  • Feasibility Studies

Project Management

  • Project Planning and Management
  • Critical Path Scheduling
  • Project Budget Estimating and Reporting
  • Financial Processing and Tracking
  • Internal Rent Reporting

Asset Management

  • FF&E Inventory Management
  • Building Data Verification
  • Database Development and Management
  • CAFM/CMMS Implementation, Administration, and Management