Executive Architect and Design Architect Roles Explained

FAME Architecture & Design Co-Founders David and Marina discuss the responsibilities and roles of the Design Architect and the Architect of Record (AOR) also known as the Executive Architect when working together during each project phase from pre-design to concept design; schematic design; design development; construction documentation; bidding; and construction. They also discuss legal liabilities; fee differences; knowledge overlap; and more.

(00:00) Design Architect vs Executive Architect.
(06:42) Pre-Design Phase.
(09:38) Concept Design Phase.
(13:25) Schematic Design Phase.
(17:04) Design Development.
(24:14) Construction Documents.
(30:34) Bidding and Construction Phase.
(33:21) Legal liabilities of design and executive architects.
(36:17) Fees for Design vs Executive Architect.
(45:12) Keys for successful teamwork.
(01:05:53) Summary.

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FAME is a residential architecture and interior design office founded by French Architect and Interior Designer Marina Bourderonnet and American Architect David Bruce Lee. The office specializes in custom modern homes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and greater California.