McKay Architecture & Design (MA/D) is made up of multi- cultural staff ranging from architects product designers and graphic artists all of which possess an extensive hands-on experience with all phases of design and building projects. Our trained st
We work closely and in collaboration with our clients nationally and internationally to include Europe and Asia. Locally in NYC, MA/D provides consultation with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, NYC City Planning, NYC Board of Standards and Appeals and provides documents for filing with the NYC Department of Buildings.
Experience Level
Expertise: MA/D Professional Services
Evaluation and Planning Services:
•Programming
•Functional Relationships / Flow Diagrams
•Existing Facilities Survey
•Site Analysis Selection and Development Planning
•Zoning Process Assistance
Project Administration and Management Services:
•Project Administration
•Disciplines Coordination / Document Checking
•NYC Agency Consulting / Review Approval
•Value Analysis Balanced with Budget and Program
•Evaluation of Budget and Preliminary Estimate of Cost of Work
•NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and Community Board Presentations
•Weekly Tracking of Project Meetings
Design Services:
•Schematic Design
•Schematic Design and Brand Alignment
•Design Development
•Construction Documents
•New Concept Design
•nterior Design
•Display Fixture Design
•Architectural Design / Documentation
•Interior Design / Documentation
•Material Research and Specifications
•Sustainable Design
•Graphic & Signage Design
Skills: •Building Lot Research
•Basic Zoning & Lot Coverage Analysis
•Preliminary Cost Assessment of project Professional Fees and Payment Schedules
•Preliminary Cost Assessment of Construction
•Construction Feasibility Assessment
•Assessment of NYC Landmarks Commission Requirements
•Assessment of Department of Buildings Requirements
•Assessment of NYC Planning Commission Requirements
•Assessment of NYC Board of Standards and Appeals
•Assessment of Loft Board Requirements
•Referrals to Financing and Capital Assistance
•Referrals for Real Estate Development
•General & Sub-Contractor Recommendations and Referrals
•Assessment of Sustainable Green Building / Technology Integration
•Preliminary Schedule Estimation of Project Phases
GOALS AND INTERESTS
Career Goals: Our desire to address client needs and experience in digital technologies has led our team to effectively build and promote an integrated and efficient approach to the development, design and construction leading to the creation of significant projects. We strive to create create modern structures in and outside the United States in an effort to bring poetry, inspiration and vision to the mundane.