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Michael A. George, Architect, is an architectural firm experienced in the problem solving processes of building design. Whether designing for new commercial, custom residential construction, or a residential addition, our understanding of building and zoning ordinances, project schedules, and contract documents assures clients of effective design services. Architectural services can be understood if they are evaluated according to six phases of the overall process. These include: Initial Programming Schematic Design Design Development Construction Drawings Bidding Construction Observation Preliminary discussions with the architect to determine the client's functional needs, general aesthetic goals and projected budget Building a Reputation. Michael A. George's ability shows in his extensive experience in architectural design service, including site analysis, architecture, space-planning and interior design for custom residential, multi-family residential, commercial and historic architecture. With prior experience as project manager, project architect, designer, drafts person, and graphic designer for a number of architectural firms, Michael is now the Principal and President of Michael A. George, Architect. Degrees and Awards: With a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Washington in 1981, and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) in 1982, Michael has gone on to receive a number of awards. He has been awarded the A.I.A. Scholastic Award "The Certificate of Merit," and the Grand Prize of the Design Competition with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit. Credentials: Today, Michael is a Registered Architect in the State of Washington, a Member of the American Institute of Architects, a Member of the International Conference of Building Officials, a Member of the City of Monroe-Department of Construction Board of Appeals, and past chairman of The Snohomish Design Review Board. Call us today!