AE3 Architects + Project Managers – Small Firm Service. Large Firm Vision.

Who We Are

As shapers of the built environment, we see it as our mission to not only create great places for people to live, work and play, but also to move the needle forward on creating a more sustainable world.

We are a 28-person team of architects and construction managers who have worked on a wide variety of education, civic, commercial and transportation projects throughout California. For the past 15 years, AE3 has built an extensive design portfolio and has successfully managed construction projects of wide-ranging scope and budget.

We are an award-winning 100% African-American-Owned practice, and one of the largest minority owned architecture firms on the West Coast.

Architecture

Programming
Conceptual Design
Project Entitlements
Design Development
Construction Documents
Permitting

Construction & Project Management

Budget Development and Tracking
Design Management
Value Engineering
Bid Management
Change Order Management
Project Closeout

Sustainable Design

Project Sustainability
Guidelines and Strategy
Sustainable Design
LEED Certification
Low Impact Design (LID) Site Planning
Existing Building / Real Estate Portfolio Analysis

Real Estate Due Diligence and Acquisition

Property Search/Identification
Property Evaluation/“Test Fits” Due Diligence
Project Conceptual Development
Market Analysis
Financial Analysis/Pro Forma Development
Space Demand vs. Supply Analysis
Long Range Forecast
Needs Assessment

PATELCO CREDIT UNION BRANCH RENOVATIONS

Locations
Berkeley, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA
San Leandro, CA
San Ramon, CA

Role
Prime Architect
Architect of Record
Project Management
Construction Management

Size
Varied per Location

Dates
Ongoing

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Clients since 2007

Ground-up Buildings

City/State/Federal Clients

It's All About You!

As the Client, you are always center stage and our role is to translate your dreams into reality. Our designers will work together to understand your aspirations, your needs and your concerns.

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Small Firm Service.
Large Firm Vision.

Our firm is large enough to provide talented and experienced professionals for every role, but small enough to provide a personal, tailored level of service for each client.

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Good Design Can Coexist With Your Budget and Schedule

As architects that understand great design and project managers that understand budget and schedule, we help our clients to find successful solutions.

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Less Is More

Clean lines, simplicity and good proportions never go out of style. Our pragmatic approach provides an ideal balance of economy and utility that is beautiful and timeless.

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Yes, We Are Trying to Save the Planet

All of our projects incorporate sustainability, most are built to LEED or Calgreen Standards, and many of our buildings now meet Zero Net Energy Standards.

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Our Diversity

We believe that we must use the power of our profession to create a more positive, inclusive, and sustainable world for all of us. The designers of our communities should resemble the persons that inhabit them.

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