D a n i e l R u a r k , A r c h i t e c t
Custom Residential Architecture
Daniel Ruark is an independently practicing Architect— a broadly experienced professional with twenty years of dedication to creating functional, practical, aesthetically pleasing, and inspirational environments for a client's personal and professional lifestyle.
Daniel's architectural practice is a design- and service-oriented business dedicated to individual craftsmanship and careful attention-to-detail that is based squarely upon the client's needs and requirements. He offers the complete array of professional design services that most projects and clients require. This typically encompasses the initial step of a dialogue with the client to determine their essential needs and requirements, proceeding along to the creation of the architectural design, then documentation for obtaining approvals, building permits, and construction pricing, then finally, the administration and supervision of the actual construction and follow-up phases of the project.
S e r v i c e s
Daniel Ruark provides the full spectrum of architectural services — assistance with the planning and programming of your project, architectural design and siting, interior design and materials/finishes coordination, investigation/incorporation of sustainable strategies as appropriate and desired, developing reviewing agency documentation and shepherding the project through the permitting process, coordination of engineering consultants, preparation of complete construction documents, assisting with the selection of the General Contractor, overseeing the construction process through completion. Please see the "Process" page for more detailed information in this regard as well as the method of organization upon which your project typically proceeds.
• Building Architecture
• Additions, Remodels, Renovations
• Interior Design
• Sustainable Design
• Incorporation of “Green” Building strategies
• Master Planning
• Landscape Design and Site Furnishings
C o n t a c t
The purpose of the initial consultation is to listen to your needs and wishes in order to determine and understand your project program (the rooms, spaces, and ideas you would like to incorporate), time line, and budget. If you desire, the information discussed in this initial consultation will be incorporated into a detailed written proposal outlining project's scope of work, the tasks to be accomplished across successive phases, the services that will be performed, and the fee structure.
To arrange an appointment for an initial consultation, you are welcome to contact Daniel using the form provided, or by phone directly: (415) 302-7932
Design
Project Planning/Pre-Design
• Feasibility Studies/Site Evaluation
• Land Use and Zoning Analysis
• Space Planning & Programming
• Code Analysis/Compliance
Contract Documents/Permitting
• Construction Documents
• Project Specifications
• Construction Contract Negotiation or Bidding
• Coordination with Public Agencies
• Construction Administration
• Construction Site Observation
Other Services
• 3D Visualizations/Presentation Renderings
• Digital models
First Step: Initial Consultation
The consultation is offered at no charge and does not obligate the potential client to retain the architect’s services.