Choosing the Right Architect Washington DC

A custom general contractor offers tips on choosing the right architect to make sure construction in your home follows the professional tenets of form and function.

by Broderick Perkins
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Deadline Newsroom - If you plan a major improvement, renovation, alteration or addition to your home, get an architect to design in form compatible with your existing home and function best suited to your needs.

Bring in the architect early and he or she can also help you make design decisions you may have overlooked.

"A gifted architect can help you achieve the design and overall scheme you desire for your home, while saving you the hassle and anxiety that comes from being in charge of such a huge project," says Ahmed Abdelaziz, a general contractor and CEO of Omarica Home Builders in Oak Brook, IL.

Abdelaziz says hiring an architect isn't just a matter of skimming over flashy advertisements. Instead, homeowners must scrutinize credentials, ask pointed questions and engage in meticulous deliberation before making the decision to hire an architect, says Abdelaziz.

He ought to know. As a custom general contractor and home builder, Abdelaziz works closely with architects. Over time, he has collected some pertinent tips to help you choose wisely. ...

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