We offer a broad range of services. Clients can
utilize all of them, or just the ones that they
need. Our fees are based on the services performed,
and the complexity of the project. Please browse
our site, and should our services be of interest,
please contact us for an in depth discussion of
your needs and goals, and how we can be of service.
SITE SURVEY:
We travel from coast to coast providing
site surveys to determine existing conditions
and design constraints. Our trained and
experience survey staff notes all visible
and accessible architectural and electrical
and mechanical conditions. A complete report
is generated and an existing conditions
drawing provided on CAD. A great deal of
time is spent on site to gain as much needed
information as possible. This is what sets
us apart from the competition. There are
far fewer questions arising during the design
and construction stages when the Vinick
team is hired to do the survey.
We often get calls from other architectural
design firms asking that we perform the
site survey for them. Our clients recommend
us as well, realizing that the cost/benefit
of a Vinick survey is a winning situation.
CODE REVIEW:
Code knowledge is power! As members of BOCA,
SBCCI, NFPA, and NCSBCS we are dedicated
to code development and interpretation.
When in doubt, as members we can call for
free technical support on issues relating
to the codes of these organizations as well
as the newer “I” family of codes.
President Barbara Ebstein actively reviews
“I” code proposed changes. She
serves on the NFPA Fundamentals and Means
of Egress Committees, which suggests and
reviews changes to NFPA 101 as well as developing
code language for the new NFPA 5000 building
code.
All Principals are involved in one or the
other of the code groups. Our staff is skilled
in using code. For projects, we check the
governing code and in most cases contact
the local Authority Having Jurisdiction
[AHJ] to work out problems. Our designs
incorporate this information.
SPACE PLANNING:
The first step in the design process is
to understand the clients program and goals.
Based on this information, and our code
review, we develop a conceptual plan showing
flow, adjacency, security and safety, and
any targeted other issues. Our designers
are creative in their approach, incorporating
focal accent areas, and articulation of
the ceiling, wall, and floor planes.
DESIGNING AND
DETAILING:
Architectural, interior, and graphic design
services are offered to accomplish the excitement
of the completed project. Once the conceptual
plan is accepted, we enter the design development
stage. Depending on the project, this stage
could involve the inclusion in the team
of other consulting design professionals.
The success of any project is in the level
and attention to detail. Our designers know
how to build the items we detail. Our resource
library is extensive and includes construction
materials, cabinet hardware, and other components.
FURNISHINGS AND
FINISH SELECTION:
Our interiors library includes wall coverings,
carpets, paints, laminates, stones, tiles,
fabrics, and decorative materials. Furnishings
catalogs are kept up to date, and the web
is used to research additional specifications.
All elements of the interior add to the
achievement of a successful design. As such,
adequate time is devoted to the selection
process for these items.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL
DESIGN:
Our lighting designs utilize the latest
and most efficient light sources to accomplish
the project goals. Our use of ambient, focal,
and accent lighting enhance the total experience.
We are knowledgeable of indirect and direct
lighting sources, and lighting control systems
such as remote control, wired controllers,
time clocks, and photoelectric cells.
ENGINEERING COORDINATION:
Our documents specify the type and location
of lighting and electrical elements, we
then work with consulting engineers to work
out the wiring, loads, and HVAC requirements.
We work closely with these consultants to
ensure that the work performed accomplishes
the goals and is consistent with the plans.
Our consultants have many years experience
working with us on our projects.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Often we are called upon to assist clients
in the coordination with municipalities,
landlords, third parties, and contractors
during the construction stage. Our trained
staff works with a schedule to help achieve
client’s goals of a well-built project
delivered within budget and on time.
