What’s the difference between the more traditional project delivery methods? Many of our architectural clients struggle with understanding the nuances and advantages between the Design-Build method of project delivery versus the traditional Design-Bid-Build method, and the advantages Design-Build offers over Design-Bid-Build. Design-Bid-Build In …
The latest addition to the new office is a 4′ x 8′ steel mural depicting the conceptual design-build process. The 1/8″ sheet steel was cut with a plasma cutter compliments of Schulz Ironworks in Raleigh, NC. It is held off …
As happens this time of year, with the Holiday Season upon us, we reflect upon the past year, and say “Thanks!” But the holidays also signal the return of Ned Ledbetter. For those unfamiliar, Ned is the animated manifestation of …
Selective demolition on the exterior of the KS Bank in Selma is almost complete. The 60-year old bank building is undergoing an extreme face lift that will be a much-needed shot in the arm for downtown Selma, NC. Gontram Architecture …
A web conference with the local Zoning Inspector, Ned Ledbetter, goes sideways as the work-from-home mandate seems to be affecting plan review. NOTE:Â While this video pokes fun at Ned, we want to thank all of the local inspections and …
The COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressures on life as we (used to) know it. Companies are suddenly thrust into conducting business in new, creative ways in order to survive. Best case, they have been doing many of these things …
One of the hardest aspects of renovation projects is getting accurate field information. “Back in the old days,” we made a site visit, sketched out a floor plan, pulled some measurements with a tape measure, took some photographs (maybe some …
As happens this time of year, with the Holiday Season upon us, we reflect upon the past year, and say “Thanks!” But the holidays also signal the return of Ned Ledbetter. For those unfamiliar, Ned is the animated manifestation of …
A new office for Fonville Morisey opened last month in Clayton, NC. The 4,600 square foot tenant space houses conference rooms, open work room, offices, break area and classroom space for the real estate agency.
This week, Gontram Architecture celebrates 20 years in business! For the past 20 years, we have worked extremely hard to help our clients realize their visions and dreams. Sometimes, that was a multi-million dollar laboratory facility or an expansive mixed-use …
