Architect Builder Group PLLC (AB Group) provides architectural design for homeowners, business owners, property owners, and developers. We work on new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and building conversions, helping clients move from an initial idea toward coordinated drawings and permit review.
Our services include architectural planning, building design, space planning, construction documents, and permitting support. Depending on the project, AB Group also provides interior design and coordinates the engineering disciplines required by the agreed scope. We serve projects from our locations in Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; and Charleston, South Carolina.
Commercial Architecture
AB Group designs commercial spaces including offices, retail stores, restaurants, hospitality properties, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Our work includes new buildings as well as renovations, tenant improvements, commercial upfits, and adaptive reuse.
A commercial project begins with its intended use. Office and retail layouts must support the people who work in and visit them. Restaurant design must account for dining areas, kitchen planning, equipment needs, accessibility, and building systems. Warehouse and industrial design considers workflow, storage, loading, employee spaces, and engineering coordination.
For clients adapting an existing property, AB Group can develop architectural drawings and coordinate the design requirements for a tenant improvement or change of use. The services needed depend on the building, the proposed use, and the project agreement.
Residential Architecture
Our residential architecture services include custom homes, luxury residences, additions, and renovations. AB Group develops floor plans, exterior architecture, and interior spaces around the homeowner’s lifestyle, property, design preferences, and construction budget.
We also work with developers on townhomes, multifamily housing, and mixed-use projects. These designs consider site constraints, unit layouts, circulation, building systems, and construction practicality.
Early Planning and Building Design
AB Group can assist before a client buys a property or signs a lease. Depending on the scope, early architectural planning may review site information, existing layouts, accessibility considerations, building systems, and potential permitting challenges.
For development projects, conceptual site layouts and architectural test fits can help explore building placement, unit configurations, access, parking, and other site constraints. This early work helps clients assess a proposed project before advancing the design.
As a project develops, AB Group works through space planning, building layouts, exterior design, and the architectural details required for the scope. Interior design services can be integrated where included in the agreement.
Architectural Drawings and Construction Documents
AB Group prepares architectural drawings for design, permitting, and construction as required by the project scope. A drawing set may include floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules.
Construction documents communicate the design and technical requirements to reviewers, contractors, and others involved in the project. Depending on what is required, they bring architectural drawings together with specifications and coordinated engineering information. The proposal establishes the deliverables for each engagement.
Engineering Coordination and Permitting Support
AB Group coordinates structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and fire protection engineering according to the project’s scope and location. The architectural design and engineering documents are developed together where those disciplines are required.
We prepare architectural permit documents and coordinate the supporting engineering documentation included in the agreement. AB Group also helps respond to design-related comments during local permit review. Learn more about our permitting support.
AB Group specializes in both commercial architecture and residential architecture, offering innovative design solutions for projects such as custom homes, renovations, and mixed-use developments. Share your project details with us to discuss project management and the next steps.
AB Group specializes in project management and owners representation for capital portfolios, programs, and individual projects within both commercial architecture and residential architecture. We assist owners and developers by setting priorities, coordinating project teams, managing procurement and vendor selection, and utilizing reporting to inform critical decisions.
Yes. AB Group works on commercial buildings, custom homes, residential renovations, multifamily housing, and mixed-use developments. Services are tailored to the type and scope of each project.
Yes. Depending on the engagement, early planning can help assess the existing layout or site, the intended use, and potential design or permitting challenges.
Yes. AB Group works on residential additions and renovations, commercial tenant improvements, upfits, adaptive reuse, and changes of use.
AB Group prepares architectural permit documents and coordinates the supporting engineering documentation included in the agreement. The drawings required depend on the proposed work and local review requirements.
Yes. AB Group offers project management and owners representation. The scope can include contractor and project team coordination, procurement, project controls, dashboards, and reporting, depending on the engagement.
Fees depend on project size, complexity, existing conditions, engineering requirements, and the services requested. AB Group prepares a project-specific proposal after reviewing your goals, property information, budget, and schedule.
The timeline depends on design complexity, available property information, client decisions, engineering coordination, and local review. AB Group establishes design milestones based on the project scope; the permitting authority sets its own review timeline.
AB Group is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with locations in Austin, Texas, and Charleston, South Carolina. Explore our locations or contact us with your project address to discuss the appropriate services for that property.
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Architect Builder Group PLLC
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