A building design has to work for the people who use it, the property it occupies, and the budget available to build it. Architect Builder Group PLLC (AB Group) helps homeowners, business owners, and developers work through those decisions, from early planning to architectural drawings and permit documentation.
Our architecture services support new construction, renovations, additions, tenant improvements, and building conversions. AB Group has offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; and Charleston, South Carolina. We define each project’s design, engineering coordination, and permitting scope in its proposal.
Commercial Architecture
AB Group designs spaces for businesses, property owners, and developers, including offices, retail stores, restaurants, hospitality spaces, warehouses, and light industrial buildings. A commercial design must account for the activities inside the building as well as access, circulation, building systems, and the conditions of the site or existing space.
For a new location, we help translate the intended use into a building layout. For a tenant improvement, we consider how the proposed operation fits within the existing property and what changes may be needed. Our commercial work can include new buildings, renovations, tenant upfits, adaptive reuse, and changes of use.
Residential Architecture
Residential design begins with how people want to live in a space. AB Group works on custom homes, additions, and renovations, developing floor plans and exterior architecture around the property, household needs, design preferences, and construction budget.
A new home offers an opportunity to plan the layout and building form together. An addition or renovation requires careful attention to the existing home: how rooms connect, which elements remain, and how the proposed work fits the current structure and site.
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Design
AB Group also works with developers on townhomes, multifamily housing, and mixed-use projects. These buildings bring together decisions about unit layouts, circulation, site access, building systems, and construction practicality. Early architectural planning helps the project team evaluate those relationships before the design is developed in detail.
Architecture for New Construction and Renovations
The questions at the start of a project depend on what is already there.
For new construction, we consider the proposed use, site information, desired spaces, access, budget, and other known constraints as the building concept takes shape. Early layouts can help a client test whether the proposed program fits the property and identify issues that need further study.
For renovations and building conversions, we begin with the available information about the existing property and the changes the client wants to make. Existing layouts, building systems, accessibility considerations, and the proposed use can affect the design and permitting scope. An early review helps define what documentation and consultant input the project may need.
AB Group provides architectural design for commercial and residential projects, including custom homes, renovations, and mixed-use developments. Share your project location, goals, and budget to discuss the next steps.
The exact phases and deliverables depend on the project agreement, but architectural work generally develops through the following steps:
Understand the Project
We discuss the property, intended use, space needs, design goals, budget, and schedule. If the project involves an existing building, available drawings and information about its current condition help establish a starting point.
Develop the Building Design
Early plans explore how spaces relate to one another and how the building meets the client’s priorities. As decisions are made, the design develops to address the building’s layout, exterior, interiors where included, and the technical needs of the project.
Coordinate the Required Disciplines
Many projects require input from structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or civil professionals. AB Group coordinates the engineering disciplines included in its agreement with appropriately licensed professionals for the project’s location and scope. Related services may include interior design or civil engineering and site planning.
Prepare Documents and Support Review
The agreed drawing set is developed for its intended use, which may include permit submission and construction. AB Group can coordinate supporting documentation and respond to design-related comments during local plan review. The reviewing authority determines its requirements and approval timeline.
Architectural Drawings and Construction Documents
Architectural drawings communicate the design to the client, consultants, reviewers, and construction team. Depending on the project, the drawing set may include floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules. The contents of a permit or construction set depend on the building and the agreed scope.
Construction documents provide more detail than an early concept plan. They bring the architectural design together with the technical information needed for the project’s permitting and construction needs. Clearly identifying the required deliverables at the start helps clients understand what they will receive and which disciplines must contribute.
Permitting and Project Coordination
AB Group prepares architectural permit documents and coordinates supporting engineering documentation included in the project agreement. We can also help address design-related comments during local review. Permitting support is planned around the project and the authority reviewing it; submission does not guarantee approval or a particular review date.
When project management or owner representation is included in the scope, AB Group works with owners, developers, contractors, and other project participants to coordinate decisions and communication. The agreement sets out the services provided for that engagement.
AB Group provides project management and owners representation for capital portfolios, programs, and individual projects. We help owners and developers set priorities, coordinate project teams, manage procurement and vendor selection, and use reporting to inform decisions.
Yes. Depending on the scope, early architectural planning can explore whether a property appears to support your intended use. Available site information, existing layouts, access, and potential permitting issues may all need review. A preliminary assessment does not replace decisions by the local authorities.
Yes. AB Group works on new construction as well as renovations, additions, tenant improvements, adaptive reuse, and building conversions. The starting information and required documentation differ by project.
A concept plan helps communicate an initial layout or design direction. Construction documents contain more detailed drawings and coordinated project information for the uses defined in the agreement, such as permit review and construction.
That depends on the building, proposed work, and local requirements. Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or civil engineering may be needed. AB Group identifies and coordinates the disciplines included in its project scope.
Yes. AB Group can prepare architectural permit documents, coordinate included supporting documentation, and help respond to design-related review comments. The permitting authority makes the approval decision.
Architectural fees vary with the size and complexity of the project, existing conditions, engineering needs, and requested deliverables. AB Group prepares a project-specific proposal after reviewing your goals, property information, budget, and schedule.
Send the project address, a description of what you want to build or change, your approximate budget, and your target timeline. A survey, parcel information, or existing drawings are useful if available.
AB Group has a presence in Charlotte, NC, Austin, TX, and Charleston, SC. These location pages provide more detail about local services. For any project, we review the proposed address and scope to determine the appropriate design team and local approval path.
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