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AT ADMS WE BRING DRAWING TO LIFE
Mahmoud Rafeh
I am an architect that holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Alexandria, Alexandria Egypt and a master’s degree in architecture from Pratt Institute of Art, New York USA.
As a Project Architect and Project Manager with more than three decades of experience in architectural design, residential, healthcare, laboratory facilities, research environments, and complex institutional projects.
I started My architectural career as a residential architect working on multifamily houses and apartment buildings in NYC.
In 1989, I switched to commercial, education and health care facilities as a Project Architect, with extensive experience leading core-and-shell and fit-out teams on complex healthcare projects. Responsibilities include managing project teams, coordinating architectural and engineering consultants, developing and reviewing construction documents, coordinating specifications, overseeing schedules and deliverables, participating in construction administration, resolving field conditions, reviewing requisitions, and communicating solutions with owners and contractors.
On 2024, I started my business Architectural Drafting and Modeling Services where I help people with code & zoning analysis, house extension, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, interior design, convert old paper drawing to digital format, I also prepare as built or existing drawings and field measuring and 3D modeling drawings.
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The biomedical research building at Rockefeller University.
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The Life Science Research Building at Stony Brook University.
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Dental, Pediatric, X-Ray, Speech & Hearing Clinics for the Jersey City Medical Center.
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Nursing Home Center for Meadowland Hospital.
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Dar El-Fouad Hospital at the Sixth of October City, Egypt.
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The Musculoskeletal Institute/Medical Arts Research Building at the University of Connecticut Farmington campus.
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Women & Children Hospital and MRI Building at Hackensack University Medical Center.
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Hartline House- Assisting Living housing for Aging In America.
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Skilled Nursing home for the convent of Sisters of St. Joseph of peace.
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Renovating the surgical, maternity, pediatric, I.C.U. departments for St. Agnes Hospital
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Staten Island University Education Center at Staten Island University.
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White Plains Hospital Phase 2 Expansion.
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White Plains Hospital- phase 2 core & shell and fit-out
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White Plains Hospital- phase 2 core & shell and fit-out.
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WSP flack & Kurtz NYPH generator.
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Mount Sinai Som Annenberg 12 lecture hall.
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Mount Sinai SM FP4 Ortho Spine Center.
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VA Winston Salem, Charlotte NC.
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CHS Core Lab.
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Aramco South Dhahran Home Ownership Program Housing, Apartment, Townhouses & Villas.
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Mount Sinai West Surgical Suite Platform Upgrade Phase 1-6.
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Mount Sinai West Surgical Suite Platform Upgrade ENDO relocation.
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Mount Sinai West Surgical Suite Platform Upgrade Anesthesia Office relocation.
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Mount Sinai West Surgical Suite Platform Upgrade Generator upgrade.
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Mount Sinai West Surgical Suite Platform Upgrade AHU project.
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Mount Sinai West Surgical Suite Platform Upgrade Chiller and Cooling tower.
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Cancer Center at St Vincent’s Hospital, Bridge Port, CT.
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MRI and Cath Lab rooms at St Vincent’s Hospital, Bridge Port, CT
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Doctor office suite, Stamford, CT.
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Physical Therapy suite, Greenwich Hospital, Stamford, CT.
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Cytology and Outreach Storage suite renovation, Greenwich Hospital, Stamford, CT.
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Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, Yonkers, NY.
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Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
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Princeton University, Anslinger Center for Energy & the Environment (ACEE).
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Ohio State University School of medicine.
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UMASS medical school.
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Broad Institute vivarium facility.
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Vertex pharmaceutical corporation vivarium facility.
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University of Texas Electrical Engineering and Research Center
Our Services
Architectural Drafting and Modeling Services offer the following services:
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Zoning and code analysis for residential and commercial buildings
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Life safety & egress plans drawings.
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Feasibility studies
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Home Additions.
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Interior Design.
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Conceptual Design & Presentation Drawings
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Convert old paper drawing to digital format CAD or Revit drawing format.
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As-Built or Existing Drawings and Field Measuring.
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Kitchen renovations and remodeling drawings.
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Bathroom renovations and remodeling drawings.
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Colorful floor plans with areas and suggested furnishing options for realtor.
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Building information Modeling BIM/ 3D
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Realtor floor plans with room types and areas and furniture layout.
We provide practical, accurate, and deadline-focused architectural support for residential and commercial projects. Whether you are planning a renovation, responding to a building violation, preparing construction drawings, or converting existing plans into digital format, we help transform your project needs into clear, professional drawing packages.
Zoning and Code Analysis
Zoning and Building Code Review Overview
Whether a property owner is planning to construct a new building or expand an existing one, the project must comply with the applicable zoning ordinance regulations and building codes that govern the property.
A project typically begins with review by the Zoning Department. During this stage, the proposed work is evaluated to determine whether it conforms to the requirements of the local zoning code.
A zoning ordinance is a local law that regulates the permitted use and development of land within a city, town, village, or county. Because zoning must reflect local conditions, each municipality typically maintains its own zoning code.
By contrast, the building code is generally a statewide code that addresses safety and technical requirements, including fire safety, structural loads, maximum occupancy, travel distances, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing standards.
A qualified design professional should be familiar with the applicable zoning and building code requirements for the project.
Documents Typically Needed for a New Building or Expansion
If a property owner hires an architect to design a new building or expand an existing building, the owner should generally have a current survey that is signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor. The survey should include the following information:
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Zoning map number
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Lot number
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Block number, where applicable
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Property lines and related property-line information
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Lot width and lot area
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Building address and owner name
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Building configuration and location on the property
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Building dimensions, if the structure is very old and no plans or elevations are available
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Building type, such as residential or commercial
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Number of stories
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Zoning district
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Front, side, and rear yard setbacks
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Number of street parking spaces
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Location and dimensions of all accessory buildings
Life safety plans
At ADMS we provide life safety plans which will consist of the following:
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Occupancy load plan that will show the use group of each area of the plan, floor are per person per area and total occupancy area.
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Egress floor plans that will show fire rating of the walls, Door and stair widths and occupant capacity of all exit doors and stairs exit light locations, fire strobes location, fire extinguisher/ fire hose cabinets type and location, travel distance to exit doors and stairs.
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Sprinkler plan that will show which are is sprinklered because it will have an impact on the travel distances to exits.
Feasibility Studies
House feasibility Study
Kitchen feasibility Study
Bathroom feasibility Study
Residential Architectural & Design Feasibility
We help homeowners determine what is possible before starting a renovation or remodeling project.
Our feasibility service evaluates your home, interior spaces, kitchen, bathroom, or proposed addition to identify opportunities, constraints, and practical design solutions.
Services Include:
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Whole-house renovations & additions
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Kitchen layout & renovation feasibility
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Bathroom renovation feasibility
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Interior space planning & design
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Preliminary layouts and design options
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Existing-condition and project assessment
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Zoning, code, and project considerations
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Recommendations for the next design phase
Our goal: Give you a clear understanding of what is possible, what it may take, and how to move forward before investing in detailed design and construction.
Expand your living space with a beautifully designed addition that enhances the way you live while blending seamlessly with your home’s existing architecture.
From the first design concept to detailed architectural plans and permitting support, we guide you through each step with clarity, creativity, and care.
Our professional design services include home extensions, second-story additions, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, garages, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Whether you need more room for family, work, guests, or everyday comfort, we help create a space that reflects your needs, elevates your home, and adds lasting value.
Let’s design an addition that feels natural, functional, and uniquely yours.
House Additions
Interior Design
Home Interiors
Kitchen Design
Bathroom Design
We provide stylish, functional, and personalized interiors for homes, kitchens, and bathrooms. Whether you’re planning a complete renovation or simply looking to refresh your space, we bring your vision to life with thoughtful design and attention to detail.
Our Services:
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Home Interiors
Create a welcoming and cohesive home with personalized layouts, finishes, colors, furniture, and décor
selected to reflect your style and lifestyle.
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Kitchen Design
Design a kitchen that combines beauty and functionality, with carefully planned layouts, cabinetry,
countertops, lighting, finishes, and details.
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Bathroom Design
Transform your bathroom into a comfortable and elegant space with customized selections for tile, fixtures,
vanities, lighting, colors, and finishes.
Conceptual Design & Presentation Drawings
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
We turn ideas, sketches, and existing plans into clear, professional presentation-ready designs.
Our services include:
- Conceptual floor plans and space planning
- Architectural elevations and design studies
- Interior design concepts
- Furniture and material layouts
- 3D perspectives and rendered views
- Presentation boards and approval drawings
Convert Paper to CAD Drafting Conversion
EXIST FIRST FLOOR PLAN PAPER DRAWING
EXIST ELEVATION PAPER DRAWING
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EXIST FIRST FLOOR PLAN CAD DRAWING
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EXIST ELEVATION CAD DRAWING
Turn your old paper drawings, blueprints, and scanned plans into accurate, professional digital files.
We convert existing drawings into AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) or Revit (RVT) formats, making them easier to edit, share, document, and use for renovation or construction projects.
Our services include:
- Paper and scanned drawing conversion
- 2D CAD drafting
- Floor plans, elevations, and sections
- PDF/image-to-CAD conversion
- Existing drawing cleanup and updates
As-Built or Existing Drawing and field Measuring
Our As-Built and Existing Condition Drawing Services provide accurate, detailed documentation of existing buildings and spaces. We combine on-site field measurements with professional drafting to create reliable drawings that reflect current conditions.
Whether you are planning a renovation, addition, alteration, tenant improvement, or need documentation for design and permitting, our team can help establish an accurate existing-condition baseline.
Field Measuring Services
Our field measuring services capture the critical dimensions and conditions needed for your project. Depending on the scope, we document:
- Overall building and room dimensions
- Walls, doors, and windows
- Ceiling heights and changes in elevation
- Columns, beams, stairs, and other architectural elements
- Existing fixtures and built-in elements
- Restrooms, kitchens, and other key areas
- Structural and architectural features visible in the field
As-Built & Existing Condition Drawings
Following the field survey, we develop clear and organized drawings representing the existing conditions. Deliverables can include:
- Existing floor plans
- Existing reflected ceiling plans
- Existing exterior elevations
- Building sections
- Roof plans
- Site plans
- Door and window information
- Existing conditions details
- CAD/ Revit and PDF drawing files
Our drawings are prepared to provide architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and other project professionals with a dependable starting point for design and construction documentation.
Why Accurate Existing Conditions Matter
Starting with accurate field measurements can help reduce design conflicts, unexpected site conditions, and costly revisions. Our documentation gives your project team a clearer understanding of what exists before design or construction begins.
Need existing conditions documented for your next project? Contact us to discuss your field measuring and as-built drawing requirements.
Realtor Floor Plans
Realtor floor plans will be utilizing either the as-built drawings or the existing drawings to displays the layout plan of each room in the building. The plans will show suggested use of the space by showing furniture layout, landscape rendering. The realtor company can use the provided plans to prepare brochures and advertisement materials that is beneficial for real estate sales,
Building information Modeling BIM/ 3D Modeling
3D MODELING WITHOUT FENCE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
3D MODELING WITH FENCE
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
One of main reasons that made many professionals to switch to BIM is the Revit software. Revit organize object components from walls, floors, ceilings to furniture, equipment into families. Revit software is capable of making rendering that allow team members, CM or clients to see the actual building before it get built and make changes to it until reaching the desired design.
Kitchen Remodeling
Small Kitchen
Small Kitchen with Island
Open Kitchen with Island
ADMS offers kitchen remodeling services. services will includes:
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Design drawings.
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Help in floor and wall tile/ paint selection
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Base and wall cabinets selection.
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Help in plumbing fixture and equipment selection.
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Electrical work and help in light fixture selection.
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Cost Estimate.
PROJECTS
The following pictures below are the projects done in the year 2023, and they are as follows:
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Nosseir Family Existing Kitchen.
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Nosseir Family Kitchen Renovation.
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Rafeh Family Bathroom Renovation.
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Dwayne MacCallum Deck
UCONN MEDICAL ARTS AND RESARCH BUILDING
DURING MY WORK AT AHSC FIRM, I WAS PART OF THE DESIGN TEAM WHO WORKED ON THE UCONN MEDICAL ARTS AND RESURCH BUILDING. MY RESPONSIBILTY WAS THE PRODUCTION AND DETAILING OF THE EXTERIOR SHELL OF BUILDING
RAFEH'S APARTMENT BATHROOM RENOVATION
In this project, the client wanted to remove all plumbing fixtures such as Tub, Toilet, Sink and replace with new. Also wanted to change the ceramic floor and wall tile and replace with and replace all piping new, add new accessories, relocate washer
SHOWER
SINK
TOILET
HWH
WASHER
ACCESSORIES
SHOWER WITH SWING GLASS DOOR
SINK
SHOWER HEAD
DOOR
HWH
ACCESSORIES
TOILET
WINDOW
HWH
ACCESSORIES
MIRROR W/ SHELF
HWH
ACCESSORIES
WASHER
SINK
HWH
HWH
RAFEH'S APARTMENT LIVINGROOM AND BALCONY RENOVATION
In this project, the client wanted to add the balcony to the Livingroom, enclose the balcony with storefront and upgrade the finishes in the both the Livingroom and the new enclosed balcony.
FLOOR PLAN
EXTERIOR NORTH ELEVATION
EXTERIOR EAST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
CURTAIN WALL HEAD DETAIL
CURTAIN WALL SILL DETAIL
CURTAIN WALL JAMB DETAIL
NOSSIER'S HOUSE EXPANSION.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
DESCRIPTION:
IN THIS HOME EXPANSION PROJECT FOCUSES ON ENHANCING FUNCTIONALITY OF THE EXISTING LAYOUT BY THE FOLLOWING:
CREATING A SEPARATE TWO-CAR GARAGE ON THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY, WHICH WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE MAIN HOUSE BY A COVERED
CORRIDOR, ALLOWING SEAMLESS ACCESS REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THE CURRENT GARAGE AND STUDY WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO A MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE THAT INCLUDES A HOME OFFICE WITH A KITCHENETTE, A GUEST ROOM WITH SCENIC BACKYARD VIEWS, A FULL
BATHROOM.
PARKING WILL BE ON THE STREET AND THE CLIENTS WILL BE ADMITED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY THROUGH THE CONNECTING CORRIDOR.
EXPAND THE LAUNDRY AREA TO INCLUDES A FOLDING TABLE AND CLOSET.
THE PROJECT ALSO AIMS TO ENLARGE THE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, AND MASTER BEDROOM, ADDING A WALK-IN CLOSET TO THE BEDROOM AND REDESIGNING THE KITCHEN FOR IMPROVED USABILITY.
THE KITCHEN WILL OPEN INTO THE DINING ROOM, FEATURING A LARGE COUNTER WITH BAR SEATING, ENCOURAGING A COMMUNAL ATMOSPHERE.
A SEPARATE ENTRANCE FROM THE NEW BACKYARD PATIO TO THE LAUNDRY AREA ENSURES PRACTICALITY AND EASE OF ACCESS.
AS A RESULT OF EXPANING THE DINING ROOM AND THE B\MASTER BEDROOMS, THE EXISTING WALKWAY, PATIO AND DECK NEED TO BE RELOCATED. THE LANDSCAPE AREA NEED TO BE EXPANDED.
NEW SITE PLAN
EXIST AND NEW CELLAR PLAN
EXIST AND NEW FIRST FLOOR PLAN
EXIST AND NEW ROOF PLAN
Upper Westchester Muslim Society Lobby Finish Upgrade
The following project is for lobby finish upgrade for UWMS and the work involve the following:
DEMOLITION:
DEMOLISH EXISTING VINYL FLOOR, BASE IN THE VESTIBULE, LOBBY AND CLOSET.
DEMOLISH EXISTING WALL AS SELECTED BY OWNER.
CONSTRUCTION WORK:
INSTALL NEW PORCELANE FLOORING TILE AND BASE AS SELCTED BY OWNER.
PAINT ALL EXISTING LOBBY WALL WITH COLOR AS SELECTED BY OWNER.
THE PROPOSED THAT WALL SHALL RECEIVE CHAIR RAIL AT 2'-10" A.F.F. AND WALL PROTECTION FROM BASE TO BOTOM OF THE CHAIR RAIL.
PAINT ALL EXISTING EXPOSED DUCTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES BLACK.
A NEW SLIDING DOOR TO BE INSTALLED AT EXISTING CLOSET.
FURNITURE AND CASEWORK:
PROVIDE NEW RECEPTION DESK AS FURNITURE ITEM.
PROVIDE NEW 8'-0" LONG CASWORK WITH 3 SLIDING GLASS DOORS.
ALL COUNTER TOPS TO BE CORIAN OR QUARTZ.
BEFORE
VIDEO BEFORE
AFTER
VIDEO AFTER
OUR HOUSE EXPANSION DIAGRAMS
These are diagrammatic elevations to show the existing area to remain, the existing area to be removed, the direction of the expansion and the new expansion area.
EXISTING NORTH ELEVATION EXPANSION DIAGRAM
EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION EXPANSION DIAGRAM
OUR HOUSE EXPANSION PLANS
On the bedroom level, the master bedroom's closets have been enlarged to be walk in closets by taking room from bedroom 1.
To make up for the area lost from bedroom 1, bed room 2 has been eliminated and was replaced by a stair to the roof level and a small office. that made the area of bedroom 1 descent.
Bedroom 2 has moved to the demolished roof level, a new bathroom has been added as well on top of the existing bathroom below and a storage/ closet room has been added.
BEDROOM LEVELFLOOR PLAN
ROOF LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
OUR HOUSE EXPANSION ELEVATIONS
In these Elevation views we combine the information data from the existing elevation diagram and the floor plans and transform them to a new elevations to show how the building/ house will look like before it is built. this will allow the client/ owner of the house to understand how the house will look like so he/ she can make the desired changes including material, material colors and the shapes of the extension.
NEW NORTH ELEVATION
NEW SOUTH ELEVATION
OUR HOUSE 3D SITE MODELING
In these 3D site modeling the intent is to show the house within the site with the new extension from the north and the south sides. the existing and new elements have been indicated. This will give the client a chance to look at the overall property with the new house look and decides if he/ she like to make any changes.
3D SITE MODELING LOOKING NORTH
3D SITE MODELING LOOKING SOUTH
OUR HOUSE 3D MODELING
After viewing the 3D site modeling, we zoom to the house 3D view for the client to view the house in mor detail that will enable him to ask questions to understand the design and making the desired changes either for materials, material colors, proportion of items.
3D HOUSE MODELING LOOKING NORTH
3D HOUSE MODELING LOOKING SOUTH
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