Andreozzi Architecture

While I understand that Mr [redacted] may regret that he commissioned an architect to provide complete architectural services for a house he later decided to sell, Andreozzi Architects provided excellent services, for which Mr [redacted] thanked me, even after he paid Andreozzi Architects in full Our second interview was on December 27, 2016, (before a contract was signed) at Mr [redacted] ’s houseAfter reviewing his proposed renovations, I cautioned Mr [redacted] that, given this particular house, site, and neighborhood, the amount of additions and renovations he was proposing could far exceed the resale value of the houseMr [redacted] was told that this type of investment should only be made if he was going to stay in the house for a very long time, or that resale was a secondary priority to living in this particular house Mr [redacted] said he loved the land, wanted to stay long-term, and asked me to move forward with a renovation solution to his homeOn January 3rd, Andreozzi Architects and Mr [redacted] entered into a nineteen page AIA BStandard Form of Agreement between Owner and ArchitectThe Project was described as, “To provide Existing Conditions Drawings (for a fixed fee of $5000) and Basic Services for potential additions to the existing residence at [redacted] ***.” In brief summary of that Agreement, Andreozzi Architects would charge 15% of Construction Costs for “Basic Services” which are described within that Agreement, not including Existing Conditions Drawings (noted above), Additional Consultants, Additional Services, Reimbursables, etc, again defined within the AgreementAfter the Existing Conditions Drawings were complete, we met at my office for a Programming Meeting to determine our approach to the ProjectMy contemporaneous notes for that meeting state: Andreozzi Architects reviewed there are ways to approach the budget on a projectFirst, to have *** set a maximum construction cost and prioritize the program allowing Andreozzi Architects to edit down the program requirements to meet the desired budget expenditureThe second approach is to provide Andreozzi Architects with a complete wish list for the house and have the full potential of the project explored with the understanding that things may need to be phased or completely stricken later as a final construction budget is realized [redacted] would like us to explore the full potential of what he would like to see out of the houseThis wording above was documented in Meeting Notes (attached) and sent to Mr [redacted] in an email dated February 3rd from SrAssociate *** [redacted] , stating on the cover letter “Attached are our notes from today’s project programming meeting for your reviewPlease let us know if there are any clarifications or additions needed.” Andreozzi Architects used the list of rooms that Mr [redacted] wanted to be added and renovated at that meeting, plus more areas to be renovated and added at a second meeting on March 24thBased on Mr [redacted] ’s directive, again to “explore the full potential of what he would like to see out of the house”, we prepared a solution and presented it back to Mr [redacted] on April 11thAt that meeting Mr [redacted] first surprised me by stating that the project would not actually move forward because he decided to buy another houseI asked him why he didn’t let me know earlier, (so I could stop billing him), and Mr [redacted] said he still was excited to see what we came up with, adding there could be inherent value in using the drawings to help show potential buyers of the house’s potentialGiven the unique and unusual circumstances of the project, I offered Mr [redacted] a reduced fee based on our Agreement (Schematic design was complete which reflected 15% of our total fee based on the program Mr [redacted] requested to be studied), plus in addition, while 80% of the retainer was lost (this gets credited back to a client as the project is completed,) Andreozzi Architects would not pursue termination fees described in Article in our Agreement, (which could have been significant) Mr [redacted] agreed, and expressed appreciation to me both for the offer, and for our servicesMr [redacted] even followed up with an email that day stating “Thanks ***, This was a very professional relationship and I greatly appreciate the guidance you gave to me The check is in the mail Thanks again for your service.” I really don’t where this is coming from, but from the recent hateful, vitriolic, and overtly threatening comments aimed at me in private email exchanges from him, I can only assume he is trying to bully me into giving me money back for a service he requested by contract, paid, and then thanked me for[redacted] ** [redacted] , Architect, AIAAndreozzi Architects [redacted]

I recently purchased a home for $260,and wanted to put on another bedroom and bathroom The estimated cost was between $50,and $100, Since I wanted a design for a contractor to follow, I went to Andreozzi Architects to get a set of plans They did not respond in a timely manor and when they did, they gave me a set of plans to redesign the entire house They estimated the cost to be $325,000, which I could never recover
Part of the contract was for them to design and then oversee the project When I backed out of going forward with the construction, they still charged me the fee for the oversight (15%) I feel like they over designed the project so they could get the cost up and with the idea that I would not do the project I consider this fraud since they never contacted me about the idea of redoing the entire house

While I understand that Mr. [redacted] may regret that he commissioned an architect to provide complete architectural services for a house he later decided to sell, Andreozzi Architects provided excellent services, for which Mr. [redacted] thanked me, even after he paid Andreozzi Architects in full.  ...

Our second interview was on December 27, 2016, (before a contract was signed) at Mr. [redacted]’s house. After reviewing his proposed renovations, I cautioned Mr. [redacted] that, given this particular house, site, and neighborhood, the amount of additions and renovations he was proposing could far exceed the resale value of the house. Mr. [redacted] was told that this type of investment should only be made if he was going to stay in the house for a very long time, or that resale was a secondary priority to living in this particular house.  Mr. [redacted] said he loved the land, wanted to stay long-term, and asked me to move forward with a renovation solution to his home. On January 3rd, Andreozzi Architects and Mr. [redacted] entered into a nineteen page AIA B101 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect. The Project was described as, “To provide Existing Conditions Drawings (for a fixed fee of $5000) and Basic Services for potential additions to the existing residence at [redacted].” In brief summary of that Agreement, Andreozzi Architects would charge 15% of Construction Costs for “Basic Services” which are described within that Agreement, not including Existing Conditions Drawings (noted above), Additional Consultants, Additional Services, Reimbursables, etc, again defined within the Agreement. After the Existing Conditions Drawings were complete, we met at my office for a Programming Meeting to determine our approach to the Project. My contemporaneous notes for that meeting state: Andreozzi Architects reviewed there are 2 ways to approach the budget on a project. First, to have [redacted] set a maximum construction cost and prioritize the program allowing Andreozzi Architects to edit down the program requirements to meet the desired budget expenditure. The second approach is to provide Andreozzi Architects with a complete wish list for the house and have the full potential of the project explored with the understanding that things may need to be phased or completely stricken later as a final construction budget is realized. [redacted] would like us to explore the full potential of what he would like to see out of the house. This wording above was documented in Meeting Notes (attached) and sent to Mr. [redacted] in an email dated February 3rd from Sr. Associate [redacted], stating on the cover letter “Attached are our notes from today’s project programming meeting for your review. Please let us know if there are any clarifications or additions needed.” Andreozzi Architects used the list of rooms that Mr. [redacted] wanted to be added and renovated at that meeting, plus more areas to be renovated and added at a second meeting on March 24th. Based on Mr. [redacted]’s directive, again to “explore the full potential of what he would like to see out of the house”,  we prepared a solution and presented it back to Mr. [redacted] on April 11th. At that meeting Mr. [redacted] first surprised me by stating that the project would not actually move forward because he decided to buy another house. I asked him why he didn’t let me know earlier, (so I could stop billing him), and Mr. [redacted] said he still was excited to see what we came up with, adding there could be inherent value in using the drawings to help show potential buyers of  the house’s potential. Given the unique and unusual circumstances of the project, I offered Mr. [redacted] a reduced fee based on our Agreement (Schematic design was complete which reflected 15% of our total fee based on the program Mr. [redacted] requested to be studied), plus in addition, while 80% of the retainer was lost (this gets credited back to a client as the project is completed,)  Andreozzi Architects would not pursue termination fees described in Article 9 in our Agreement, (which could have been significant).  Mr. [redacted] agreed, and expressed appreciation to me both for the offer, and for our services. Mr. [redacted] even followed up with an email that day stating  “Thanks [redacted], This was a very professional relationship and I greatly appreciate the guidance you gave to me.  The check is in the mail.  Thanks again for your service.”  I really don’t where this is coming from, but from the recent hateful, vitriolic, and overtly threatening comments aimed at me in private email exchanges from him, I can only assume he is trying to bully me into giving me money back for a service he requested by contract, paid, and then thanked me for.[redacted], Architect, AIAAndreozzi Architects[redacted]
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