lack of involvement in the building process. He
began spending more time on construction sites to
really understand how the lines he drew on paper
or computer turned into physical structures. In
2005, he and a builder friend went off on their
own. This was a whole different world for Vahe,
one of which he was thrilled to now be a part. The
gaps were filled; there was now consistency from
design to construction. BAB oversees the entire
process from predesign planning to architectural
services and permitting, materials, managing of
subs and all logistics.
"My passion is to synergize the design a nd
construction sides of any project," Vahe mused.
In this process of designing a nd building a
design-build business, he has even articulated the
difference between mainstream "design-build"
a nd tr ue "A rchitect-Led Desig n-Bui ld" ( yes,
ALDB is a thing—there's even a Wikipedia article
on it!). In other words, there's a big difference
bet ween a contractor who hires a consulting
designer and an architect who leads the entire
design and construction process with an under-
standing of the future implications of every design
move he or she makes from the earliest phase
of design.
The kitchen features an
oversized quartz island
and beverage center.
The lower level includes an en-suite bedroom,
fireplaced recreation room and bonus room.
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