1077 Celestial St Cincinnati, OH 45202
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SYNTHESIS Architecture + Planning is the continuation of Carl A. Strauss and Associates. Carl A. Strauss, FAIA was one of the most respected architects the Cincinnati Tri-State area has ever known. The office has been in business for over 50 years. Upon the retirement of Carl Strauss FAIA, in 2001, it was renamed, and is run by Alexander Christoforidis AIA, AICP, a registered architect and certified planner, as well as professor at the University of Cincinnati. We are a small office specializing in residential work, small commercial projects, Church design, and site planning. We offer professional architectural services from conceptual design, through project completion and everything in between. If you are thinking about building, it is in your best interest to have an architect working with you from the very beginning of the design process, until the end of construction. We can steer your project in the best direction for your needs, making the most of your time and capital. We tailor the design to your property and your lifestyle, and provide construction documents which will allow contractors to bid in a detailed and fair manner. We also offer help in the bidding process, making sure you get the best contractor, and can periodically observe the construction to see that all is according to plan. What may surprise you is that for less than a real estate commission, this office can provide you with exceptional architectural services, and personal attention to your project, with your best interest always at heart. Many of our clients end up saving much more money through smart, efficient, effective, design than they spend on architectural fees. Most importantly, however, they are left with a building that they love to be in and that they are proud to own.
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The project is still in process but Alex has been incredible. The reason I chose Alex was because he believed in the project. I had big ideas about building a house utilizing some green construction techniques such as ICF's, geothermal heating/cooling and others. I also had a small budget compared to the monolithic houses built by people with deep pockets that you see on TV. As I am acting as GC and performing most of the interior work myself I thought it was very do-able. Alex believed it could be done and that he could design it for me. He has had great ideas and so far, he has been excellent. I can't wait to get started building!!!
Posted 03/25/09 on Service Magic
He is excellent. Very reliable.Very good at comunication.Delivers the product in time.
Posted 03/17/09 on Service Magic
He is excellent. Very reliable.Very good at comunication.Delivers the product in time.
Posted 08/04/08 on Service Magic
Professional and thorough.
Posted 11/14/07 on Service Magic
Easy to deal with and flexible.
Posted 11/14/07 on Service Magic
Better late than never, Alex! BTW, Todd has not totally finished yet -- have not had the final inspection...I haven't forgotten you want to see the finished product! I love, love, love the way it all turned out!
My experience: After a miserable experience with a less-than-professional architect, Alex was great to work with. He listened to what I wanted, explained what could and could not be done, suggested improvements, and worked with the contractor I'd hired in a very professional manner!
In the event of needing an architect in the future, I will contact SYNTHESIS Architecture + Planning again!
Posted 10/05/06 on Service Magic
Being my first experience with an architectural service, I was continually trying to justify cost before the first nail was ever driven. As the project progressed the value of a well conceived plan became evident. The level of detail as to design and construction processes made me confident that my contractor was building to my desired specifications and when I wasn't quite sure of what I was looking at, Alex was on site to reassure me that the project was progressing as I had hoped. Although everyone tells me that this is a relatively small project, it is one that will be with me forever and my decision to use an Architect and Alex, in particular, has paid for itself in peace of mind alone.
Posted 09/06/05 on Service Magic
We got off to a poor start. I asked for schematics of what I had drawn up with a couple of modifications and what I got was two totally different layouts. After some negotiations on his fee we agreed to move forward and Alex did a good job of giving me what I asked for.
Posted 08/19/05 on Service Magic
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