Questions You May Have
Why use Earl Mark Kaplan?
- Over 35 years of personal and professional construction experience
- Served 2 years on the Village of Pinecrest Planning and Zoning Board
- Business (BBA-1975) and real estate experience (SL183526)
- Work with the Architect/Owner directly instead of a draftsman
- Creative designs that can be built with economy in mind
- Well detailed construction documents
- Architectural Interior and Lighting experience
- Services to suit our clients needs rather than our own
- Selective client base provides more time to fewer clients
- Team approach rather than ego approach
What about Design Philosophy?
- When it comes to philosophy of design style we wear many different hats
- We are problem solvers rather than design followers
- Our design evolves from program needs of our clients and not our own
- Designs that reflect the personality and lifestyle of our clients
- Unique designs that are custom tailored to suit the site & environment
What about Drawings?
- Quality designs not just from good ideas but from well detailed drawings
- Contractors continually praise our drawings as being second to none
- Reduce the likelihood of errors & higher costs by eliminating guesswork
- Help to prevent inferior material substitutions
- Bidding will reflect a more "apples to apples" comparison
- Quicker construction time will result with fewer omissions and surprises
- More complete drawings can translate to fewer change orders
What about Fees?
- Fees vary according to project complexity and degree of services required
- Fees are usually based at an hourly rate or a lump sum plus expenses
- A well designed building has a value that will appreciate over time
- Good design solutions translate to a better ROI (return on investment)
- Dollar for dollar we feel that our firm offers the best value for services
As with objects of fine art, Architecture that is well designed maintains a value which will appreciate through time.
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Select an experienced Architect that is both honorable and reliable and will work diligently to create a quality design with your best interests in mind, rather than his or her own.
