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ULTIMATE AT DESIGN
Ultimate at Design a design and construction firm with a human-centered approach, a deep technical experience and a reputation for great service to our clients, our people and our communities. It is our duty to listen to our clients and transform their insights into structures and spaces that inspire, inform and innovate. In past years, Ultimate at Design has developed special expertise in commercial and residential architectural design and construction. Our approach to all projects is singular: to create unique environments where our clients thrive. We've planned and designed places where people live, work and play. At Ultimate at Design, we believe we are part of something greater than ourselves and that our work should have a positive impact on the world. We combine a sound functional business approach with a sensitivity to aesthetic value, sustainability, and human experience that leads to highly successful, lasting environments.
1. Pre-Design
Ground work that helps define the problem and create the framework for design.
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Vision and Strategy Planning
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Programming
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Site Selection
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Site Analysis
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Siting, i.e. Identifying the ideal location for a building or use.
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Research zoning, ordinances, and codes
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Site Surveys – boundary, topography, trees – referrals to surveyors
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Existing conditions survey/ As-Built Drawings
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Geotechnical Surveys – referrals to service providers
4. Project Management
Planning, organizing, communicating, and managing the project, the team, and the schedule.
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Project Administration
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Selecting and hiring consultants
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Coordinating client, consultants, builder, and architectural team
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Managing Time Schedule
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Providing Counsel
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Monitor Budget and Cost assessment
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Presentations to Design Review Boards such as Neighborhood groups, Architectural Control Committees (ACC) and Historic Preservation Office Review
2. Design
Design solutions that start at a conceptual level and become more refined as various systems are integrated.
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Site Design
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Architectural Design
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Interior Design
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Lighting Design and Electrical Layout
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Finish, Fixture, and Equipment Selections (FFE)
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Energy Analysis
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Mechanical Systems Design and Engineering
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Structural Design and Engineering
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Civil Design and Engineering
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Landscape Design
5. Pre-Construction
Ground work that helps define the problem and create the framework for construction.
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Construction Cost Evaluation
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Bidding and Comparative Analysis
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Contractor Selection
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City Building Permitting Review
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Value Engineering
3. Documentation
Production of documents used for permitting, bidding, and construction of the project. These documents must be accurate, coordinated and consistent, complete and understandable.
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Permit drawings
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Construction drawings
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Technical drawings
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Material research
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Specifications for materials, installation methods, tolerances, performance criteria, testing, etc.
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Schedule of selections for finishes, fixtures, and equipment
6. Construction Observation
Goal is to assist you and the contractor to build the project as designed.
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Site Visits
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Field Reports
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Review of shop drawings and submittals
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Response to RFIs (Requests for Information) from Builder
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Approve Draw Requests and Change Orders
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Omid Farzadpour
As Principal a Founder of Ultimate at Design, he brings 4 years of experience in residential and commercial design, construction, and project delivery; gained through his work at local to Dallas architecture firms. He has a strong aptitude for effect of architectural design in society, detailing, and technical aspects of implementation, grounded in his higher education studies and many successfully constructed projects.
Omid:
"Ultimate Design is set to provide great service and high quality craftsmanship for all clients. We reflect our care for this industry and our clients through the design process, construction drawings, and building development; with great believe to make a positive mark in our society and history."
Omid was born close to the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran, and grew up in Tehran, one of the biggest cities in the world. He found his passion for architecture at an early age while sketching his imaginative ideas of buildings and cars. After finishing his high school, he came to United States in 2009 and started higher education at Collin County College. Shortly after, he transferred to University of Texas at Arlington and started his concentrated education in architecture. In summer of 2015, he started his professional carrier as a part time intern at a local architecture firm in Dallas while attending UTA. One year later, he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and was hired at the same firm with a full time project management position.