More than meets the eye…
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC is a full-service architectural firm, providing design and drawing documentation of the shell and core as well as all interiors that are physically attached to the architectural project. We provide innovative design solutions that are appropriate to our client’s desires, budgetary goals and aesthetic sensibilities. Rob Herscoe and Michael Hajjar take pride in working closely with clients to assure that each project thoroughly fulfills the aesthetics, needs and desires of our clients.
As our work demonstrates we are able to work on projects of any scale while best facilitating our client’s personal vision and style. We plan, design and oversee the construction or renovation of commercial, residential, and interior architecture projects. Robert Herscoe created the award-winning firm, Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC with his partner Michael Hajjar in 2003.
We are well known in the Naples community for our excellent service and value, attention to detail, superior quality, and exceptional efficiency. With more than three decades of experience, we have successfully completed hundreds of projects. We are dedicated to creating innovative projects which explore the significance that architecture has in creating a sense of place in a community.
Because of our dedicated focus on needs and goals, we have developed many long-standing relationships with clients, architects, designers and building committees. Even when issues arise, our commitment to open and consistent communication helps to ensure your vision becomes your reality, both on time and on budget.
5TH AVENUE SOUTH COMMERCIAL PROJECT
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THE WINDSOR
This project was a commercial project for a 32 unit, 20 story beachfront condominium building. The Board members of the condo were looking to update and upgrade the exterior and several interior spaces as well as resolve maintenance issues required of a 20 year old building. Due to the scope of work and the location of the project, it would take place over several summer seasons in multi phases.
HHA coordinated with Coastal, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineers as well as fire code coordination and Biologist consultants for dune and turtle protection. HHA also worked closely with the interior designer regarding finishes.
This project required permits for DEP (for being in front of the coastal construction line), SDPI and SDPA (for added space to site and building), Dune Restoration (for the project located on the beach to remove exotic vegetation and turtle protection), Building Permits (for construction), Pool Permits (for added new spa),
Fire Alarm (for modifications and upgrades as required by code), Fire Sprinkler (for relocating, moving or adding sprinklers), Dune Walkover (for walkway maintenance and new cladding).
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INTERIOR
Provided concept through construction drawings as well as 3D models with renderings and movies of concept designs with additional photo realistic renderings and movie for resident approval of multiphase concept of project. Material selections and review with Board members and Building Manager. Construction Administration included, site visits and weekly meetings with builder during construction, coordination with consultants and the Club’s managers. Review of shop drawings and final product selections, installations, and detail questions.
Presentations to board members for design concept and approvals is a regular part of our participation in Condominium Renovations. Presentation for Directors and Residents for voting approval.
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FITNESS CENTER RENOVATION
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NAPLES NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC immediately meets with the relevant Committees (Architectural, Appropriations, etc.), building Staff, and Board members who will be involved in both steering and providing information to the renovation goals, as well as, those who will be making decisions about what is ultimately incorporated and presented to the residents or members.
We do understand our role is to provide a balance to translate the goals into a realistic and professional project vision. We will advise where we see conflict of opinions between team members to guide resolution and/or compromise, to keep the project moving forward.
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CONTESSA
We feel that Budgets are a designer’s friend and an essential tool. There is no other way to assist and advise a client on how to spend their money wisely without a frank and honest approach to the budget. Our charge will be to prioritize the available funds based on the core goals as explained from our initial walk-thru and any subsequent reviews with various committees, board members, and professional staff that will be assigned key decision and approval roles for the Colony Bay Club. We will work with the selected General Contractor to review all construction methods, details, and material selections to insure they provide both value for money, competent and state of the art technical and code compliancy, as well as adherence to scheduling requirements that may influence such selections and details.
Through past experience we understand that accurate budgetary guidance needs to be provided by our clients, so that genuine prioritization can take place at the early planning process. We have found that when “funds appear midstream within a project”, this is not necessarily a good thing, as they may only highlight, where alternate conceptual designs may have been abandoned, led to missed opportunities.