Who we are:
Atlantis Architects was founded by Derek Barcinski, A 1984 graduate of Rice University. Derek worked with Cambridge Seven, Moshe Safdie, Graham Gund and Paul Lamb prior to founding Atlantis Architects.
Atlantis Architects is a full-service architectural firm with an Architectural License in Texas. Derek is Texas registered, NCARB certified, and a member of AIA Austin.
Our portfolio includes work in Arizona, California, Montana and Texas.
We have been involved in site planning, architectural design, construction observation, interior design and landscaping on a number of our projects.
Recent work includes single family homes, remodels and small commercial projects.
What We Do
We visit the site ~ We listen to the client ~ We think about the context ~ We think about the environment - both locally and globally ~ We try to think of ideas that you have not seen before ~ We strive for a fit between users, house and site ~ We form a team ~ We draw and dream a little ~ We detail and refine ~ We learn from builders and tradespeople ~ We try to keep current ~ We keep an eye on the budget ~ We follow consultants advice
We have fun
Where We Work
AUSTIN:
Bryker Woods
Tarrytown
Hyde Park
Pemberton
Rollingwood
West Lake Hills
Barton Creek
TEXAS:
San Angelo
Wimberly
Inks Lake
Hudson Bend
CALIFORNIA:
Ross
Novoto
San Diego
MAINE:
South Bristol
MONTANA:
Stevensville
Hamilton
COLORADO:
Hahns Peak Colombine
Sawpit Telluride
UTAH:
Castle Valley
BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Kaslo
ARIZONA:
Flagstaff
Crater House - Flagstaff
NEW MEXICO:
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
McCurdy School Master Plan
Working in different parts of the country has given us exposure to different climate challenges and construction techniques. We love learning about buildings
How We Work
The design process in our office has four phases.
Schematic design is the first phase where we flush out many ideas, often disparate and fanciful, in order to settle upon a single scheme to pursue in greater detail.
The second phase is design development where the agreed upon scheme is enhanced, refined and defined. Often this is a good opportunity to gather cost information and interview critical trades and bidders.
When the project meets the owners' scope / budget and the feed back is positive, the project moves to the next phase, construction documents, where major elements of the project are dimensioned detailed, and specified. Drawings, schedules and specifications are part of the contract document package put together for every project. Consultants added to the team at this phase often include structural engineers, lighting consultant, landscapers and interior designers.
Finally the project moves into the final phase, construction observation. During this phase, we are intimately involved with the job site and its progress. Most, misinterpretations (and subsequent tensions / costs) can be avoided by a site meeting. Often new opportunities are discovered as the project goes from paper to actual materials.
Our fee for this work is set between six and twelve percent of the final construction cost. Clear design direction and a well-assembled team are key to keeping the fees in-line.
We invoice once monthly based on hours spent each month. Consultant fees are in addition to our design fee. Direct expenses such as travel costs, printing and supplies are invoiced at cost.
Travel time is not charged for our out-of-town clients so their costs are very similar to hiring a local architect.
We like to work in different parts of the country and try to make that feasible for all involved.
Why Hire Us?
We do what we do because we love it
We have been involved in home design since 1987
We are small - every project is big to us
We are not fast - every detail is well thought out
We have worked in many different jurisdictions
