• ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND COMPLEXES

    Architecture is the core of Gonzalez – Malama Architects practice. We design buildings such as houses, apartment complexes, office and industrial buildings, as well as complex installations, using the most up-to-date scientific procedures. Our work is composed by the following steps:

    1. Feasibility Study, Building Planning: The proper planning of the project is our contribution to the projects we undertake. Firstly, we investigate the characteristics of the site area and its microclimate, in full collaboration with our clients, so that our buildings will eventually be characterized by functionality, comfort, quality and aesthetics.

    2. Preliminary Design Phase: This is the most creative design stage, where the building is designed as a whole, based on the users’ needs and the key characteristics of each project. We present a variety of designs using the latest software for image production and 3D representation in order to give our clients the opportunity to fully understand our proposals.

    3. Definitive Study: This is the most technical stage of the design process, where the structural features of the building are being created. We design the building in full detail, in cooperation with civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, in order to collect all the necessary documents for the building to get its license.

    4. Implementation Study: In buildings of great complexity, we undertake the implementation study and the design of all construction details. During the implementation design, we analyze all construction processes and we resolve technical details in big scale, in order to make the building’s construction process clear and smooth.

    Our goal is to create buildings of high aesthetics, providing a beautiful living space, which complies with its users’ needs, its environment and time. We aim to use every attribute of the site’s area and microclimate to achieve thermal comfort, natural lighting and ventilation in the interior and create eco-friendly buildings.

  • INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

    At Gonzalez – Malama Architects we believe that the interior design is part of the whole architectural design of a building. We can contribute significantly to transform every space into an ideal living environment of high aesthetics and function. 

    We design the interior of residences, doctor’s offices, office buildings, hotels and tourist facilities, leisure areas, cafes and restaurants, either for new or existing buildings.

    1. Preliminary Design Phase: During this creative stage, we gradually form the main idea of the project. In collaboration with our clients, we quickly approach the aesthetics that they choose for their interior. We provide various solutions for each space and then we alter or combine them accordingly. We aim to present a complete proposal of the interior which includes the structural elements of the space, furnishing and equipment. During this stage, complete proposals in 3D representations are presented to our clients.

    2. Detailed design of spaces and objects, Project Organization: After having completed the preliminary study, the project’s main concept and aim is clear. With the implementation study, the project’s realization becomes also clear. Detailed construction drawings are being produced. Furthermore, a series of texts, lists, tables and diagrams with priorities and budget control, simplify and organize the construction process.

    3. Construction Supervision: Due to the works’ complexity, the proper organization and the physical presence of an office’s engineer is vital, in order to avoid mistakes. Only this way the result will be successful quality-wise and financially too. Our office uses the system PRINCE2, which guarantees the successful completion of the construction, within the predicted time and cost.

    Our goal is to design and decorate spaces that are aesthetically and functionally ideal and offer a beautiful, cozy living area.

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    Aiming to the successful completion and construction of our design projects, we commit to their management (Project Management). Moreover, we provide data creation and collection for project monitoring.

    Project Preparation-Initiation Documents: Creation of a project plan for the best possible management of the project and all its required documents. These documents could concern the assurance of high quality, safety and hygiene throughout the execution of works, agreements between employees and employers within the construction site, and also the project’s financial statements.

    Project Management- Quality Control- Safety and Hygiene Management

    Extended Supervision of Construction: Organizing and leading all project duties on a daily basis, to ensure success upon the project’s completion. Resolving issues, managing the timetable and the badget at the same time, paying always attention to detail. We create a file  with all the implementation drawings, pictures, “as-built” drawings, and energy classification/ Passivhaus Certification.

    Monitoring the Project’s Quality Characteristics

    Aiming to ensure and monitor the construction’s quality, we take on all materials’ sampling and careful selection, along with their quality certifications.

    Monitoring the Project’s Safety Measures. Safety Technician

    We monitor the project’s safety measures from the preparation of a Safety and Hygiene Plan to its implementation, as well as the organization/support of the employees needed. We can take over as Safety Technicians at construction works which require certified safety technicians.

     

  • PROPERTY CONSULTING

    We collaborate with a network of engineers in order to provide property consulting, such as:

    Building Permits

    Preparation of Technical Studies and Coordination with permit-issuing institutions

    Measured drawing of an architectural project/building/plot/land parcel

    3D Representation of buildings and complexes, with use of up-to-date, high detailed design software

    Building energy upgrade studies

    Building energy efficiency studies and energy upgrade studies based on the Regulation of Energy Performance of Buildings

    Energy class certifications of buildings

    Energy efficiency certifications of buildings

    Passive house studies (Passivhaus)

    Passive buildings study by PHPP

    Management of building legality issues

    Certificate of legality

    Real Estate Consulting – Purchase and Sale Support