David Locicero, architect, provides the following services:
Specific Services:
Architectural Strategy + Concept Session. Whether you are thinking about building a new home, or are considering remodeling, adding on to, or otherwise reconfiguring your existing home, this is a consultation to kick off that process, or give you information to fuel your plans for the future. It is the first step in my architectural service process and you can read about it here.
ADU Readiness Report. If you are considering adding an in-law unit to your Bay Area property, this service is for you. For a fixed price, I come out to your property and evaluate the feasibility of legalizing or building the in-law unit, and explain the process to you. We will also discuss likely costs and schedule. We can also do it virtually if you want. There is more information here.
Permit Problem Assessment. Have you received a Notice of Violation from the Building Department, or a Notice of Enforcement from the Planning Department? Or do you suspect there is un-permitted work in your home? Do not panic! My Permit Problem Assessment consultation is designed to give you the information you need to make decisions about how to move forward and what to expect. If you need this service, you can see more about it here.
Reality Check feasibility study. Whether you are a home owner pondering a remodeling project or an addition, or a business owner looking for a new location, David’s Reality Check can help you look at your options, figure out a budget and determine the way forward. It is also the second step in my process if you are thinking about building a new home or remodeling or adding on to an existing home.
“Aging at Home” Consulting. Are you a “Baby Boomer” who wants to stay in your home as long as possible? David offers an Aging at Home Audit where he visits your home and analyzes it for potential obstacles to accessibility and mobility. You may need to add grab bars in the shower, or add a wheel chair ramp to the front door. David can help you identify the modifications required to make aging in own your home for longer possible. Feel free to call me or email me to make an appointment.
Accessibility Consulting. Are you a business owner looking at having to upgrade your establishment’s entry or toilets? David can help you maneuver through the conflicting State and Federal requirements to the most economical solution.
Full Architectural Services. If your project is medium sized or bigger in size or have a certain level of complexity built into the problem, Full Architectural Services will be most appropriate. My process starts with the Architectural Strategy + Conceptual Session, followed by the Reality Check Feasibility Study. Once those are complete, I prepare a proposal for Full services start with programming and progress through the increasingly more detailed phases of an architectural project. This is the way most architects structure their services for projects from a house remodeling all the way up to a high rise tower.
For a discussion about how I determine my proposed compensation for any given project, I have prepared my Fees and Compensation page.
Areas of Expertise:
Accessory Dwelling Units and Secondary Dwelling Units. Many properties qualify to have an extra rental unit. These can be separate back yard cottages (Accessory Dwelling Units), or integrated second units that are part of the existing house (Secondary Dwelling Units). Building an additional unit has many advantages: potential rental income, a home for an aging parent, or a caregiver, a guest house or a personal retreat.
In-law Legalization and Legalization of work performed with a permit. Whether you have purchased a home with an existing un-permitted in-law unit, or if you built it without permits and got caught, I can help you deal with the City and work to get the construction legalized with no judgement on my part.
Kitchen Design. There is almost nothing David likes better that a Kitchen remodeling project. As an accomplished home chef, David knows what goes into a successful kitchen for a serious chef.
Small Space Design. Living in an urban area often means living in small and even tiny spaces. David can help you get the most out of your small place in a practical and stylish way.
Residential Remodeling and Additions. Sometimes you just don’t want to move. Remodeling or adding on to your existing house will make your current home your dream home. David can help you by designing the remodeling and/or addition and working with you and the contractor to see it through to completion.
Tenant Improvements. If you are a business owner opening a new store or office, David can help you to design your new commercial space. With one eye on keeping to your budget, and the other on ensuring that your functional and branding needs are met, David ensures that your new business space will be economical, functional, comfortable and consistent with your brand.
New House Design. Building a new house, whether it is your primary home or a vacation home, is a major commitment of time and resources. David can help to turn your dreams into reality.
Expert Witness. For attorneys who have construction defect or trip and fall cases, I can provide the unbiased expert opinions that you need to determine liability. Contact me for more information.
Check out my Hiring David page to learn the easy 4 step process to working with David.
Email David at dslocicero at gmail dot com to make an appointment for any of these services.
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