The Service
- A Search Service and a Management Service
- Architectural Salvaging takes Time and Expertise
- Managing the Architectural Antiques Process
- The Service is timely, comprehensive and collaborative
The "Search Service"
Finds unique Architectural Antiques that are perfect for your project
The "Management Service"
Handles research, design, measuring and logistical details from conception to completion
Salvaging takes time and expertise
Searching for Architectural Antiques can be a very time consuming task.
There are hundreds of Architectural Salvage dealers all over the country.
Some dealers are very visible with huge, daunting inventories. Many maintain
a very low profile, with select or specialized collections. Some are
Deconstruction experts who are often difficult to reach; they're focused
on saving and salvaging. No matter what, they have wonderful treasures.
Architectural Antiques Services is directly in touch with this wide ranging network of
experienced professionals.
Managing the Architectural Antiques Process
Care is taken to be sure that the antiques enhance the project appropriately and that the construction details concerning all unique building components are attended and communicated. Constant and reliable logistical information is essential to both the design and construction teams as it maintains clarity, accuracy and momentum.
Architectural Antiques Services is timely, comprehensive and collaborative:
- Creates a streamlined, efficient and comprehensive search process, maintaining the aesthetic and period feel throughout.
- Offers the clear advantage of established, on-going relationships with a wide range of salvage dealers, which affects the discovery process, timeliness, speed and pricing of antiques
- Tailors the search to architectural pieces that meet specific design and period goals while often finding unanticipated, unique architectural pieces that further enhance the design
- Flashes photographs of prospective antiques via computer to client and team for approval and then maintains an inventory of photos and details of the items selected
- Coordinates the acquisition of architectural salvage with the Design and Construction deadlines
- Handles the tedious, clerical logistics from the gathering process through project completion, working in collaboration with the designers and craftsmen to ensure a smooth process
- Facilitates an integrated "find" and "design" process which yields high aesthetic results
- Secures research materials, photographs and drawings for illustration, clarification or inspiration when needed
"When the building elements are authentic, the process smooth, and the aesthetic achievement is unique, the satisfaction is high for everyone."
