Architect for Multi-Unit Conversion
Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 USD
Project Overview:
We are seeking an experienced commercial architect or designer to renovate and reconfigure an 8,100 SF, single-story commercial building, formerly a Family Dollar. The goal is to create 3 separate retail units, with a laundromat as the anchor tenant.
Key Responsibilities:
• Reconfigure interior layout for 3 retail units
• Design a 3,500–4,000 SF laundromat
• Modify the façade, including new storefronts, large display windows, and customer entrances
• Prepare the design, drawings, and city permit applications for store awnings and signage
• Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, ADA, zoning, and fire regulations
• Perform site verification and coordinate with contractors, electricians, plumbers, and other trades
• Coordinate layouts for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, and other utilities, with special attention to laundromat requirements
• Directly work with city departments, inspectors, and engineers to obtain approvals
• Take full responsibility for responding to city plan-check comments, revisions, and resubmissions until permits are approved
• Make all necessary design revisions at no additional charge until plans are agreed upon and permits are approved
Deliverables:
• Permit-ready architectural drawings, including floor plans and exterior elevations
• Draft and revised overall layout showing unit divisions and exterior appearance
• Visual concept or layout illustrating how the completed project will look
• Support documents for city approvals
Ideal Candidate:
• Experience in commercial retail renovations and adaptive reuse
• Experience with laundromats or utility-heavy tenant buildouts is a plus
• Proven track record of securing city permits, including signage and awning approvals
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and city officials
• Must provide examples of prior commercial projects that have received permit approval
Timeline & Payment:
• Project starts immediately
• Payment structured in milestones tied to approvals: city permit, plumbing approval, electrical approval, contractor/building department approval
Additional Notes:
• Owner retains full rights to all drawings for construction, permitting, leasing, and future modifications
We are seeking an experienced commercial architect or designer to renovate and reconfigure an 8,100 SF, single-story commercial building, formerly a Family Dollar. The goal is to create 3 separate retail units, with a laundromat as the anchor tenant.
Key Responsibilities:
• Reconfigure interior layout for 3 retail units
• Design a 3,500–4,000 SF laundromat
• Modify the façade, including new storefronts, large display windows, and customer entrances
• Prepare the design, drawings, and city permit applications for store awnings and signage
• Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, ADA, zoning, and fire regulations
• Perform site verification and coordinate with contractors, electricians, plumbers, and other trades
• Coordinate layouts for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, and other utilities, with special attention to laundromat requirements
• Directly work with city departments, inspectors, and engineers to obtain approvals
• Take full responsibility for responding to city plan-check comments, revisions, and resubmissions until permits are approved
• Make all necessary design revisions at no additional charge until plans are agreed upon and permits are approved
Deliverables:
• Permit-ready architectural drawings, including floor plans and exterior elevations
• Draft and revised overall layout showing unit divisions and exterior appearance
• Visual concept or layout illustrating how the completed project will look
• Support documents for city approvals
Ideal Candidate:
• Experience in commercial retail renovations and adaptive reuse
• Experience with laundromats or utility-heavy tenant buildouts is a plus
• Proven track record of securing city permits, including signage and awning approvals
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and city officials
• Must provide examples of prior commercial projects that have received permit approval
Timeline & Payment:
• Project starts immediately
• Payment structured in milestones tied to approvals: city permit, plumbing approval, electrical approval, contractor/building department approval
Additional Notes:
• Owner retains full rights to all drawings for construction, permitting, leasing, and future modifications