Experience Architecture Journal

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Experience Architecture Journal

Seven Steps to an Extraordinary HomeA QUALITY OF Space seriesResidential series



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EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURE

Experience Architecture

SEVEN STEPS TO AN EXTRAORDINARY HOME

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FROM THE DESK OF LARRY LANE

Welcome to Experience Architecture 7 Steps to Creating an Extraordinary Home

Dear Friend,

Welcome to Experience Architecture , and congratulations on your commitment to taking your

home and your life to the next level. As you begin this program, you are taking the first steps

towards transforming the level of vitality you experience within one of your most important

investments. I am excited to share these principles with you now because they have repre-

sented a breakthrough in physical and emotional vibrancy for a countless number of families

throughout the nation. Experience Architecture is an opportunity not just to wish for a better

place to call home but to really live in an extraordinary place.

Getting to that extraordinary place has often required homeowners to endure an endless num-

ber of challenges. We all have heard or have lived through horror stories during a construction

of a new home.




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Difficulties obtaining permits.

The contractor disappears in the middle of tearing out everything.

Neighbors complain about dust and noise coming from your home.

Cost over-runs.

Construction Delays.All of these issues (and many more) stack upon each other until you feel that there is no

painless way out.

This journal is designed to help you navigate through the design and construction process by

using a simple seven step method. I believe that there is immense value in each of the sevensections in this journal.

This manual is not meant to be used as a substitute for the many other important things that

you will learn from our monthly newsletter, at our blog

(www.LaneArchitecture.blogspot.com), vlog at www.YouTube.com/LarryLaneTV, podcastsat www.blogtalkradio.com/LaneArchitecture, CD’s, and DVD’s. If there are topics that you

would like more clarification about, feel free to call us during our weekly radio show which is

aired every Monday at 5:30 PM EST. Our listener call-in number is 1-646-595-2228. You can

also call (212-594-2007) or fax (212-594-2039) to our office with your questions.




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Since I began studying the methods that have become Experience Architecture almost three

decades ago, the question I have attempted to answer is how do we transform the quality of

our homes – and thus our lives – at the most personal level? Our vitality – physical and emo-

tional passion – starts at the most basic level: spacial perception is the fundamental key to

achieving every other dream that we have for our ideal home. The “home” that this bookletrefers to is one that is within an existing single family dwelling.

Enjoy this program, but more importantly, use it! In order to obtain your ideal home, you need

to bring this journal with you during your home search and review it throughout the design

and construction processes. Congratulations once again on making the commitment to take

action, and to creating an extraordinary place for you and your family to live. Utilizing the

principles of Experience Architecture , you too can have the dream home that you always de-

sired.

Live Well

Warmest Regards,

Larry Lane





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Transforming an old farm houseinto a new two story colonial witha wrap around porch.




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The back façade was redes-igned to suit the needs of thehome owner.

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Change an old dining area into a familyroom where you can entertain guests duringimportant occasions.

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The Seven StepsTo Creating an Extraordinary Home

THE ULTIMATE ORGANIZING PRINCIPLEGive yourself a good foundation during Step One so the Other Steps will be

easier for you.Adhering to the 7 Steps will create a home that you deserve!

GettingStarted

1 Good Foundation

During

Design

2 Schematic Design

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Design Develop-ment

4 Construction

Documents

During Con-struction

5Bidding/ Negotiating

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Construction Ad-ministration

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The Move-In




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Before

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Walls, windows, lighting,and décor can be changedto match the new homeowner’s preferences.




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Step 1: Clarify your lifestyleThe design elements that form our home could be viewed as a wheel with three parts.

• The hub of the wheel represents your core emotions. These rarely change. Theyaffect how you perceive everything around you.

• The spokes of the wheel is where our radiant attributes can be observed. Theseare some of the activities that are formed from our core beliefs.

• The outer edgeof the wheel is where the “rubber hits the road.” These are thepractical issues that help make all other parts of the wheel function. (This also de-

scribes all spec. homes).

Use the space below to jot down anything else that is important to have in your new home.This will be your first annotated “sketch” of your new home. After you write down some keypoints that are important to you, you will begin to better visualize what your extraordinary

home will become.

It is important that my new home has:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Core Issues that describe the inner youthat rarely changes.

Radiant Issues that affect your day today life.

Outer Issues that contain yourextraordinary home.

All spec homes are from the“Outer Edge” – Only .




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Core Issues:

What do you want to feel while in your home?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We all want to feel secure in our home. What outside interruption to do you want to avoid inyour home?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you usually pressed for time? ............................................................... Yes NoAre you eager for efficiency? ..................................................................... Yes NoDo you crave convenience? ...................................................................... Yes NoDo you only want to deal with competent people? ................................. Yes NoDo you want your life made easier? ......................................................... Yes NoDo you need to have a home that you can be proud to show colleagues?.. Yes NoDo you feel love between yourself and others? .......................................... Yes NoDo you want that love expressed in your home? ........................................ Yes No




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Radiant Issues:

Do you entertain? ….. Yes No If so, how often? ___________________________What are all of the activities that you expect to perform in your new home?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you like classical, contemporary, or eclectic interiors?________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________Do you have any collections that should be designed into your next home? Yes NoDo you want pets in your home? ................................................................ Yes NoDo you need an outdoor space? .................................................................... Yes NoFor a BBQ? ................................................................................................ Yes NoFor a kid’s pool? ........................................................................................ Yes No

For fresh air? .............................................................................................. Yes NoDo you cook? ............................................................................................. Yes NoDo you need extra space in the kitchen? .................................................... Yes NoDo you like to relax in a Jacuzzi after a tough day at work?...................... Yes NoDo you exercise in your home? …….......................................................... Yes NoWhere do you like to read? …………......................................................... Yes NoWill you be expecting more family members to live with you?.................. Yes No




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Outer Issues:

How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?_______________________________________________________________________

Do you have a budget? If so, what is it?_______________________________________________________________________

Who will be making the critical decisions – you alone or your family?_______________________________________________________________________

Where will the resources come from to create and maintain your home?_______________________________________________________________________

Do you have any experience in past renovation projects? If so, what was successful andwhat was disappointing?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Will this be your primary residence? ........................................................... Yes NoDo you need extra space for storage? ........................................................... Yes NoDo you want to invest a little extra up front on systems that will save energy or bringother operations savings and payback over time?.......................................... Yes No




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Before

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Capture an upper floor attic spacefor a master bedroom/bath suite




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Step 2: During Design - Schematic Design Maybe you already own a home and just want to renovate it to fit your current needs. Maybeyou have are looking for a new house that can provide your current lifestyle. Let’s transformyour existing or new home into an extraordinary place to live and thrive! This is where the funreally begins. It can be an exciting step for you if you follow the steps below:

1. Review the notes that you wrote on the previous pages with your architect so they can

better understand your lifestyle and needs.2. Existing floor plans surveys can help your architect locate plumbing risers, load bear-

ing walls, and will give clues to what type of renovations may have been done previ-ously. Locate them from the previous owner if possible.

3. Another place that you can find existing floor plans is from the original builder or fromthe building department.

Here is what your architect should be doing during Step 2…1. They will meet with you to learn about your needs. A written version of your needs is

called a “program.”2. They will visit your new apartment to measure the space in order to draw the existing

floor plan.

3. The architect will establish the design scope, general concepts, and spacial relation-ships.




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Here is an Option forSome Home Owners:

Hire a construction manager at this time. This manager could bethe architect, but it is usually a

contractor. A construction man-ager will work with the architect to develop construction details,

and will work with the homeowner to keep the project on

time, and on budget. This personmight also become the builder if

the owner chooses not bid the project out to other contractors

during Step 4.




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Step 3: During Design Development After the schematic design has been approved by you, the architect will begin to expand uponthe approved studies of Step 2 and develop more detailed drawings. Here are some of the out-comes that will be created during this step:

1. Other aspects of the proposed design are illustrated.2. Floor plans show all the rooms in correct size and shape.3. Outline specifications are prepared listing the major materials and room finishes.4. The Architect verifies that the design complies with building codes.5. Engineers are consulted to design the structure, mechanical and electrical systems.6. Sometimes, Step 2 and Step 3 are combined into one phase of architectural services

called “Design Development.”7. A model might be built in order to better visualize the designed spaces. This model

might be built with card board or it might be a virtual model with the help of computeranimated software.

8. The Architect needs to conform to handicapped accessibility requirements as per thebuilding codes.




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Before

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Local zoning ordinances mightlimit the height of your house andlot area coverage

Find an architect that can createvirtual walk-throughs for you to seeyour renovation before construc-tion starts.


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Step 4: Construction Documents Once the Owner has approved the Design Development phase, the Architect prepares detailedconstruction or working drawings. We used to know of these construction drawings as“blueprints.”

1. Compared to the other steps, this is the step that the architect will spend most of theirtime.

2. The construction drawings will show the dimensions of the spaces. They will also indi-cate the finishes and the general relationships of the building parts.

3. Specifications are also written in this step. This may be incorporated in the drawings orit might be a separate book. The specifications describe the materials that are to be usedduring the construction process.

4. The Contractor will use the construction documents to establish the actual constructioncost and build the project.

5. These drawings and specifications become part of the construction contract.




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Step 5: Pricing the Construction

The builder will use the construction documents to determine the cost of the construction.

1. The Architect can work with the contractor that you already chose earlier throughoutthe design process so you don’t have to go through the bidding process. By this time,you should already have a good idea what your designed renovation will cost and howlong it will take to build it.

2. Meet with the Contractor and the Architect to best understand line items on the con-struction cost breakdown. That way, you may want to add or subtract from your scopedepending on your budget and priorities.

3. The Owner selects and hires the Contractor. Therefore, the Owner has a separate con-tract with the Architect and another with the Contractor.

Submitting Drawings to Your Town to get Permits

This is one of the responsibilities of thecontractor and his subcontractors.



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Before

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Add a home office toyour house while im-proving the curb appeal



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Step 6: Construction Administration

While the Contractor will physically build the project, the Architect has several services tooffer to the Owner.

1. The Architect can assist the Owner by making site visits to observe the construction todetermine, in general, if the project is being built according to the plans and specifica-tions.

2. The Architect may also review and approve the Contractor's applications for payment,

process change orders, and generally keep the Owner informed of the project's pro-gress.

3. The Contractor is solely responsible for construction methods, techniques, schedules,and procedures.

4. The Owner can protect themselves and their property from the being sued for unpaidinvoices that the general contractor receives from their sub-contractors by insisting thatthe general contractor submit a lien waiver. This lien waiver should be signed by allcontractors prior to being paid any payments from the Owner.

5. Some contractors asked to be paid a percentage of their overall construction costs whencertain phases of construction are complete. Another way to compensate the contractoris by using the American Institute of Architect’s forms G702 and G703 Applicationsfor Payment. This form keeps track of each individual subcontractor’s prices, percent-age of each completed task, and the amounts that is held back from being paid until thefinal payment. Click on the AIA Documents link atwww.LaneArchitecture.blogspot.com to download your copy.



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JournalWhile it is fresh on your mind, write down what you enjoyed during the construction process

and what you could be improved. Share this feed back with your architect.

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Step 7: Move In!If you followed the first six steps, then you should now have an extraordinary home - a homeof your dreams.

Larry Lane Experience Based Architect



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What are people saying about Lane Architecture + Design?

“We are just really happy with it. We were please with the whole process which generally producedresults that were far better than what I even imagined. We were very pleased with your services…Allof our expectations were exceeded.”

Dr. Victor BelfiFort Worth, TX

Homeowner“We are most pleased with how the apt. came out. Since we were largely absent during the project, Iespecially appreciate the ease of working with you and Beton. I would definitely recommend you orgive a positive reference.”

Kerry ClaytonNew Orleans, LAHomeowner

“By the time you are reading this text you will have probably been through a plethora of designers/ architects/artistic friends/self help books/magazines/do it yourself nightmare. We did and it all wentnowhere fast not to mention has driven you insane and consumed your every thought. We were intro-duced to Larry by a general contractor who had done previous work for us of excellent quality.

We could not be more pleased with our association with Larry and we are not prone to exaggeration. Iprovided Larry with nothing but an apartment, some ludicrous suggestions, some/many ridiculousquestions, and a few (read many) changes to what I wanted the outcome to be. This may have somedriven lesser individuals to an untimely end. Through it all Larry remained committed, skilled, pleasantand accommodating. With his easy personality and design/architectural know how he has provided uswith the ability to transform our Manhattan garden apartment into a livable, working, comfortable, func-tional, stunning showcase.”

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“Working with Larry Lane was an exceptionally good experience. Building anything is stressful, timeconsuming, and at times, seemingly pointless when you can simply, well, do something else! But ifyou want your vision, your own baby, Larry Lane can help deliver.

His company was prompt, direct, and worked with other companies that were professional and de-

tailed. The plans he provided for our space were of perfect quality, and were accepted by the buildingdepartment upon first submission. That is because he knew the laws and requirements for buildingmy establishment. He surrounds himself with artisans that know their craft, and is stern in removingthem from the roladex if they prove otherwise. Thank goodness the contractor had to follow the plans!

I highly recommend him for your next project. If you have an artistic vision, he’s the one who can put iton paper. He really is great at what he does.”

Kim Rubens-QuirosQuiros & Rubens EnterprisesBrooklyn, NY

“Hi Larry. your Experience Architecture journal is a great resource for buyers purchasing property inneed of renovation. It explains the process from beginning to end in laymen terms. It 's just enoughinformation to give customers a sense of what to be aware of.”

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“I am so happy that we are working with Lane Architecture + Design. We really needed your architec-tural expertise on this project.”

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“In over a decade of investing in real estate, I have NEVER encountered an architect of the caliber ofLarry Lane who is proactive about informing and working with me as an investor! All the other archi-tects I have ever dealt with were very passive and showed no interest in fully engaging with me as aclient to help me make my project a success by saving me time and money. How refreshing it is tomeet a professional who actually cares about my needs as an investor and who takes the time to getme up to speed on critical success factors for my project.

The coolest thing about working with a true professional like Mr. Lane, who actually cares about thesuccess of my project, is the comfort of knowing that someone with trained eyes is looking out for meand my project’s best interests from the very beginning. This is so much better than only relying onthe contractor or my expertise, because there are so many details that we don’t know when it comesto a building’s construction and design.

I strongly recommend that if you are working on a residential or commercial project do whatever isnecessary to get Mr. Lane on your team from the very beginning!”

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“I like the way you talk to your clients. I sometimes forget that they don't understand the DOB(Department of Buildings) language.”

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“After listening to Larry's presentation to our Coldwell Banker Realtors, it wasevident that Larry is a seasoned Architect with an amazing talent for greatdesign and a wealth of information about all aspects of the building process.Larry is highly recommended to our clients.”

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