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Design Considerations for Millennials

Posted on December 21, 2016 by lkastrop

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects It is time for architects to consider the needs and lifestyles of Millennials in our design process. We’ve already seen some of this in office design—most tech firms use … Continue reading →

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I like/I wish/What if: Working with Clients to Apply Design Thinking

Posted on November 29, 2016 by lkastrop

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects “Design Thinking” is all the rage in Silicon Valley. People are applying it to all sorts of companies and products, and we can apply it to architecture as well. … Continue reading →

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Case Study: 640 Maple Street, Part 1

Posted on October 18, 2016 by lkastrop

The Vision and Design Process By Marie Barron, Designer, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Kastrop Group prides itself on “designing for your reality,”–helping our clients envision the beautiful and boundless potential they can experience in their built environment. The … Continue reading →

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Architects

Posted on January 7, 2016 by lkastrop

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Resolve not to take on any projects that give you a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. It’s easy to say yes when someone needs your help. But … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends: Things to keep in mind as we approach the end of the year

Posted on November 2, 2015 by lkastrop

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects It’s been a long while since I’ve had time to post to my blog. I apologize for the delay, but it is a good thing. Business is booming in the … Continue reading →

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Architectural Internship: My Experience

Posted on September 28, 2015 by lkastrop

By David Perez Architectural Intern, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Hello, my name is David Perez. Currently I am attending New School of Architecture in San Diego, CA where I will be receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BArch) … Continue reading →

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The Impact of 3D Drafting on Estimated Architectural Fees

Posted on July 21, 2015 by lkastrop

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects To most folks who work outside of the construction industry, understanding architectural fee estimates is a mystery. It’s not like going to a car mechanic and getting an estimate. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture & Design Advice, Budget & Costs | Tagged 3d, BIM, CADD, construction cost, design, estimate, hiring an architect, proposal, Soft Costs | Leave a comment

Waste Disposal: Can good design help with recycling?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by lkastrop

By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc., Architects This morning I realized that waste disposal is not ordinarily a priority in space planning, but it should be. I was cleaning up after cooking in my kitchen and I … Continue reading →

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Frank Gehry flips the bird and insults his profession

Posted on November 18, 2014 by lkastrop

Our design team got a laugh out of the news story from a press conference in northern Spain when famous architect Frank Gehry flipped off a journalist and had harsh words about the rest of the architectural profession. The underlying message, however, is not so funny. Continue reading →

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Architect or Designer– What’s the difference?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by lkastrop

Many folks mistakenly think that architecture and design are basically the same thing. Architecture can only be performed by a licensed architect. It is both an art and a science. Architects are highly trained professionals who are required to complete … Continue reading →

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