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Founded in 2014, and incorporated in 2016, A+ Architecture Inc. is a fully licensed architectural practice (Ontario Association of Architects) located in the National Capital Region, and serves a wide spectrum of clients in the province of Ontario, Canada.
The firm focuses on the core principles of client satisfaction. At A+ Architecture, we pride ourselves with the significant percentage of repeated client work and our proven record of client retention.
Our strategy to continue providing the level of quality that we set as a target in our practice is measured by our adherence to the following primary cores of our services:
Early Planning and Consulting
Client Engagement and Coaching
Effective Communication
Design Resiliency and Integration
Budget Awareness
High-Quality Deliverable
Above and Beyond Services
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principal
Ahmed A. Aref, Architect, OAA, AIBC, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate
Architect, principal and lead designer, Ahmed has extensive experience in commercial, residential, industrial and institutional design in Canada, the U.S. and the Middle East.
Prior to founding A+ Architecture, Ahmed worked for 10 years with prominent professional design firms in North America where he leveraged tremendously from working closely with the firm principals and directly with the clients as a lead architect/project manager on challenging and sophisticated building projects.
Ahmed’s skills go beyond professional architectural design to include:
Project Management
Adept at managing tight schedules, and at coordinating changing/conflicting priorities
Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimating
Client Service
Excellent at serving as a key point of contact between clients, contractors and team members
Highly skilled at defusing disputes between clients, contractors, stakeholders, etc.
Contracts/Construction Administration
Firm understanding of the construction techniques and standard construction contracts in North America
Knowledgeable in construction contract procurement, prequalification of contractors and contract negotiation
Codes and Regulations
Experienced in permit applications and compliance with municipal by-laws
Communication
Multi-Lingual (Fluent in English and Arabic. Functional French and Spanish)
Services
Services
A+ Architecture Inc. provides comprehensive design consulting and management services in the fields of:
Urban Planning and Design
Feasibility Studies
Pre-Design Functional Programming and Space Needs Analysis
Building Code Review and Conformance Assessment
Architectural Design for Municipal Approvals/Permit Applications
Construction Documents, Detailed Architectural Working Drawings and Specifications
Interior Design and Furniture Specifications
Construction Tendering and Management
Construction Contract Administration
General Construction Compliance Review and Reporting
Building Condition Review and Assessment
Project Management
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