Who We Are

We are architects and planners with a passion for creating sustainable long term investments in the physical built environment; for developing solutions that benefit multiple entities; for forging long standing relationships with our clients. We focus on delivering high quality service to our clients by applying our creative and technical problem solving skills with our ability to listen, see and strategize.

Anthi Frangiadis

As a founding principal of Archit8, Anthi brings over 14 years of experience to the firm in a variety of project types including multi-family residential, light commercial, hospitality, and mixed use developments. Spanning both the fields of architecture and planning, her accomplishments and background offer a unique perspective to defining the firm’s mission.

Prior to founding Archit8, Anthi served in architect and leadership positions at the following firms: Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects/Builders & Cubellis, Inc. Anthi started her career with Abacus Architects & Planners. » more

What we do

Collaborate

As a studio, we collaborate with other professionals within our own discipline as well as the disciplines of engineering, construction, law, and graphic design. The difference between a good outcome and a great outcome is having the right professionals at the table. Each client is unique, each problem is unique; therefore, we tailor our collaboration to suit the specifics of the assignment. Contact us to learn more about our collaborators.

Services—[download pdf]

Architecture

As architects, we offer a range of services from initial design consultations & architectural renderings to construction drawings & full design services. The industry standard of full design services can be broken down into the following phases: Pre Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, and Construction Administration. More information can be found on these phases here.

Interiors

Interior space planning runs a parallel course to our architectural design services. The focus shifts to a discussion & selection of interior finishes, lighting, and furniture that further the overall design concept. We offer a range of services from initial design consultations to full design services. Contact us to learn more about working with our interior collaborators.

Planning

As planners, we offer preliminary services that help to determine whether or not a site is conducive to the proposed use. We analyze a site or multiple sites against criteria that is established, collectively or not, and prepare Feasibility Studies and Zoning Analyses to determine the critical path in Land Use Permitting. Our design services include developing design guidelines, master planning communities, and establishing the framework for the communities to develop over a period of time. Contact us to learn more about our land planning services and how they may suit your needs.

Sustainability

The design of sustainable physical environments spans all of the services we offer at Archit8 Studio; it is integrated into our way of thinking. We broadly define sustainability as a balance between productivity of natural systems and human needs. In an effort to move away from disposable products and systems, our society now uses broad terms such as green design. What does that mean? In building construction, we find that it comes down to green, greener, and greenest; as there are degrees of sustainable products and methods. The underlying principles of sustainable design are not new. Architects, engineers, and planners have utilized them to guide their work for centuries; Contact us to learn more about our sustainability services.

What we believe

We understand that well thought out solutions require more than an individual. We strive to improve the user experience in our buildings and our neighborhoods. We believe that the built physical environment has significant impact on productivity & well being.

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