Studies and reviews
Architecture studies and reviews
Short studies to help you decide with solid information before you commit to a full project.
Specific reviews
Accessibility under Law 7600
So that anyone can reach, enter and use your space on their own.
- Entrances, ramps and parking
- Restrooms and circulation
- Signage and service counters
- Elevators where applicable
Corporate image in your space
How your company comes across in your office, store or headquarters.
- Facade, signage and arrival
- Reception and work areas
- Materials, color and lighting
- Fit with your visual identity
Assessment of an existing building
What a building has, what it needs and what opportunities it offers.
- Roofs and facades
- Finishes and moisture
- Visible building systems
- Layout and current use
Deliverable. For all three studies, a PDF with analysis, recommended interventions and a preliminary cost estimate.
Building upgrades
For existing company and institutional buildings, in four types of intervention.
- Shared visualization and planning
- Compliance with current regulations
- Investment control
- Planning for the future
Since 2015. A service line from our campaign “El edificio sobre el edificio” (the building upon the building). “We specialize in upgrading existing industrial and office facilities across Costa Rica. We work at different scales of intervention and with scopes that range from consulting to carrying out the construction work.”
Phased renovation plan
Improvements over time, including expanding, downsizing or changing the use.
- Condition of each building or area
- Operational needs
- Current regulations
- Priorities and budget by year
Deliverable. A PDF with analysis, recommended interventions and a preliminary cost estimate.
Land
Site potential
What and how much can be built, before you commission a schematic design.
- Zoning plan and land use
- Lot coverage, height and setbacks
- General topography
- Available utilities
Preliminary master plan
A first layout for a large site or a group of buildings.
- Access and surroundings
- Zones by use
- Construction phases
- Room to grow
Land evaluation for investment
A reading of the land before you buy or invest. More on the page for investors and developers.
- Regulations and utilities
- Site risks
- Buildable capacity and potential
- Preliminary development cost
Deliverable. For all three studies, a PDF with analysis, development options and a preliminary cost estimate.
How it works
- 1You tell us about your casePhotos, plans or location, by email.
- 2We quote the scopeWhat we analyze and what you receive.
- 3We deliver and discussWe go over the document together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a study and a full project?
A study answers a specific question and ends in a document. A full project includes design, construction documents and support through construction, with fees set by the CFIA fee schedule.
How much does a study cost?
Each study is quoted according to its scope, the size of the site and the information available.
Do I need plans of the building?
They are not essential. If they exist we use them as a starting point. If not, we work from the site visit and photos.
Can a study become a project?
Yes. The document becomes an input for the schematic design, the construction documents and the construction work.
What do you need reviewed?
Tell us about your case and we will point you to the right study. We reply in writing in English and French.
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