Architecture For over 70 years, Bray Architects has cultivated thousands of clients who have chosen us to design many of their successive projects. We specialize in the planning and design of custom residential, institutional and commercial projects for both private and public clients. We consider each owner’s project to be unique and approach it with sensitivity to the owner’s program, budget, aesthetics and desired outcome. We design fine buildings of any type, style, size, location, and context. Our projects include new building design, renovation of existing buildings, and rehabilitation and adaptive-reuse of historic buildings. We provide concept and design services and prepare construction drawings, specifications, renderings and presentation drawings, and walk-throughs and fly-throughs. Our commitment to the goals of the owner and developer is paramount to the success of the project.
| Interior Architecture and Design
We develop interior architecture and design projects for every type, size, style and budget. We fully provide these services in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer.
Architectural Forensics
We conduct site inspections and documentary research for forensic investigations. We fully provide this service independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer.
| Historic Architecture Design and Rehabilitation
We assist property owners and developers to rehabilitate historic properties by providing preservation consultation and design services for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects. We preserve valuable historic architecture by careful research and site observation and develop creative and effective methods of adapting historical buildings to current uses. We do this through rehabilitation of historic buildings and sensitive, compatible new design for additions and adaptive-reuse. If applicable, we assist property owners to prepare reservation Tax Credit applications.
Art Collections Management
We assist owners and collectors with art collections research; assessment; and management plans. We fully provide these services independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer.
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Conservation
We provide conservation services to clean; repair; and restore valuable architectural features and works of art. We fully provide these services independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer. |
Due Diligence Assessments
We assist investors with preliminary assessments and feasibility studies of older buildings. |
Historical Resources Assessments
We provide survey and evaluation services for project compliance with city preservation ordinances; the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). |
Environmental Planning
We provide planning, environmental review and documentation services for compliance with local, State and federal requirements. We fully provide these services independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer. |
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
We provide site assessments and architectural services for preparedness and recovery from seismic events and other disasters. We fully provide these services independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer. |
Lectures and Instruction
We provide lectures and instruction on a variety of topics related to our professional practice areas and academic background. We fully provide this service independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals as required. |
Urban Design and Planning
We provide visioning, concept, design development and planning services for Urban Design projects. We fully provide these services independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer.
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Mitigation
We reduce project impacts to historical resources by implementing mitigationmeasures required by agencies for conditions of approval including,
HABS/HAER/HALS Reports, Photography and Laser Scanning
Historic Structure Reports
Preservation Treatment Plans
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Conformance Reviews
Construction Monitoring
Interpretive Programs; Exhibits; and Documentaries
Relocation Plans for moving buildings
Salvage Reports |
Expert Witness
We conduct technical studies, prepare findings letters and reports, and provide expert testimony. We fully provide this service independently in depth and magnitude; or with professionals preferred by the owner or developer. |
