Our specialized group of design professionals at Murray Architects has an intimate understanding of all phases of the building process. We maintain the in-house resources to meet any need a client may have quickly, efficiently, and with an unsurpassed level of accountability.

We put this uniquely powerful combination of skills, resources, and experience to work for clients through several possible design and construction approaches or individually as needed for any job.

Preliminary Services

Murray Architects will provide preliminary consulting services to aid the owner in choosing a building site or evaluate existing structures to be re-purposed or renovated.

Project Write-Up

After evaluating a client's needs, we will provide a written description of the proposed project scope, which will be used as the basis for design.

Schematic Design

Murray Architects will design various coherent designs that will satisfy your programmatic goals.  After receiving the owner's feedback, a single holistic scheme is developed in which the design process will elaborate further.

Design Development

Our staff will generate drawings, computer models, outline specifications, and estimates that further describe the size and character of the project.

Document Creation

Working drawings and specifications will be created to describe the work in detail.  These documents will be utilized for permitting, State Fire Marshal approval, competitive bidding, and construction.

Permit Acquisition & Code Compliance

Murray Architects works with government agencies to acquire the necessary approvals, permits, and legal clearance.  We have longstanding relationships with Permit Offices throughout Louisiana, as well as local parish and state government entities.  Our staff is knowledgeable in the areas of local and state zoning requirements, as well as other legal intricacies that govern construction projects.

Bidding

Our staff will aid in the process of recommending qualified bidders who will be well suitable to the construction of your project.

Contract Administration

Murray Architects will maintain active field inspection to assist the contractor with interpretation of the contract documents and to verify that the work is being constructed in accordance with the contract documents.  The Architect will also certify payments earned by the contractor to allow for proper disbursement of the owner's construction funds.