The firm provides a full range of architectural services including
schematic design, design development, contract documents, 3D
renderings, bidding and negotiation assistance, construction phase
services, project management, feasibility studies, programming,
and budget development. It also offers site selection, building
condition audits, site representation, and technical consultation.
Yes. The firm’s work ranges from townhouses and custom homes
to restaurants and other commercial buildings, serving both
large and small projects.
The firm serves St. Augustine, Crescent Beach, Daytona Beach,
and the surrounding North Florida region.
The office is located at 5122 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The office is closed on weekends. You can call
904-217-4394 or use the contact form on the website.
An architect helps you evaluate design options, anticipate
problems before they become expensive, and reduce delays
and errors. For homeowners, an architect can also handle
technical coordination while you remain involved in the
creative decisions.
An architect can help at any stage, but the earlier the better.
Bringing an architect in during planning, before purchasing
property or finalizing a budget, allows them to help shape
important decisions that may be difficult to change later.
Schematic design is the first phase of the design process.
Your ideas, needs, and site conditions are translated into
initial layouts and concepts so you can review the overall
direction before detailed work begins.
During this phase, the approved concept is refined. Materials,
structural elements, building systems, and finishes are worked
out in greater detail, making the design more precise and
buildable.
Contract documents are detailed drawings and written
specifications that contractors use to price, permit, and
build your project. Clear and complete documents help reduce
misunderstandings, change orders, and disputes during construction.
Yes. 3D renderings allow you to visualize your design before
construction begins. This makes it easier to evaluate layouts,
materials, and finishes and make changes early when they are
generally less costly.
Zoning approval is one of the main reasons to involve an
architect early. An architect can help ensure that the design
meets applicable local zoning and code requirements before
construction begins. Ask the firm about the exact scope of
permitting support available for your project.
A feasibility study evaluates whether a project makes sense
before you commit significant money to it. It typically considers
the site, zoning, program requirements, and budget. It can be
especially useful when considering a property purchase or a
larger commercial development.
Yes. The firm helps clients develop a project budget and aims
to deliver cost-effective, efficient designs. Involving an
architect early can help reduce costly redesigns and
construction surprises.
Yes, if you want that. The firm offers bidding and negotiation
assistance, construction phase services, and project management.
This allows someone familiar with the design intent to help
oversee the work and address issues as they arise.
Call 904-217-4394, email
robert@robertaharrisarchitect.com
,
or fill out the contact form. Share a brief description of
your project, its location, and your goals, and the team will
follow up to discuss the next steps.