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May Architecture and Design

24497 Beierman Warren, Ml 48091 810.759-4469 www.mayarchitecturedesign.com

December 11, 2001

Mr. Jim Mitte 8479 Colgate Oak Park, MI 48237

Dear Mr. Mitte:

One month ago, you approved May Architecture and Design’s proposal to design a garage for your household. You told us that you would need enough space in your garage to park two jeeps and store tools as well as biking, skiing and snowboarding equipment. I completed the floor plan of your garage and am prepared to present the design and my recommendations to you and your roommates.

Attached is my report on the garage design for your household. Covered in the report are the garage design, an analysis of the design including a cost analysis, and recommendations. If you have any questions, please contact me at 810.759.4469.

Sincerely,

Amy May

CEO and Chief Architect May Architecture and Design

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ABSTRACTUpon approval of the design proposal, an architect designed a garage for a household in Oak Park, Michigan. The architect worked on this project over the courses of seven weeks. She interviewed the three clients to determine what features they needed in a garage and researched the zoning information for the city of Oak Park to determine the maximum possible garage size. The architect compiled the clients’ information and zoning information to determine the actual garage size, designed the floor plan, and completed the report. The recommended design is a 13’ high, 24’ X 24’ garage, which is a modification of the design found at http://www.aardvark-house-plans.com. The design provides ample room to park two jeeps and store tools and sports equipment. The garage features a two-car garage door offering easy access to either of the vehicles inside. The design also includes a door on the house side of the garage allowing for easy access to the garage when coming from the house. The design cost is $1,700. The estimated cost of construction is $11,378.90. The estimated total cost of the project is $13,078.90.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background One month ago, Mr. Mitte approved May Architecture and Design’s proposal to design a garage for his household in Oak Park, Michigan. One Architect, Amy May, worked alone interviewing Mr. Mitte and his roommates to determine the needed features and how much they were willing to spend to build the garage. I also researched the zoning ordinances for the city of Oak Park where Mr. Mitte lives, to determine the maximum size of the garage. With this information, I was able to design a floor plan for a garage that meets the needs of Mr. Mitte and his roommates within their budget. Benefits The design features a 13’ high, 24’ X 24’ garage with enough room for two jeeps and storage area for sports equipment and tools (http://www.aardvark-house-plans.com). It has a side door on the west side (house side) of the garage allowing for easy access from the house, and a two-car garage door for easy accessibility when moving either vehicle. The garage will provide Mr. Mitte and his roommates with a place to park their jeeps that will keep them safe from harsh weather. They will also be able to clear up the clutter in their basement by moving their sports equipment and tools to the garage. Having a garage will also increase the resale value of the house (http://www.century2l .com).

Cost The design cost is $1,700. The estimated construction cost is $1 1,378.90. The estimated total cost is $13,078.90.

Recommendations Due to the great benefits that will result from having the garage and the affordable construction cost, there is no reason not to move into the construction phase at this time, and I suggest that Mr. Mitte:

• Have, May Architecture and Design build the garage design. • Maintain the garage exterior by cleaning the siding every spring • Evaluate the space in six months to determine if additional shelving is needed• Contact May Architecture and Design with any questions, concerns or needs.

What follows is a report on the garage design for the Mitte household. Included in the report are the garage design, a cost analysis of the design, and recommendations.

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INTRODUCTION

Background Since Mr. Mitte and his friends took residency in the 1100 square foot house in Oak Park, Michigan nearly two years ago, they have needed a garage for their jeeps and general storage. The three men’s jeeps have been damaged by weather due to lack of protection from a garage. Also, items that would otherwise be stored in a garage, such as bikes, skis, snowboards and power tools, clutter the basement of Mr. Mitte’s house. Mr. Mitte, Mr. Carney and Mr. Mogelnicki wanted a garage but did not have the expertise to design one to suit their needs (S. Carney, J. Mitte, J. Mogelnicki, personal communication, October 30, 2001).

One month ago, Mr. Mitte approved a proposal to have May Architecture and Design design a garage for his house in Oak Park, Michigan. I completed the garage design, which features a 13’ high, 24’ X 24’ garage with ample room to park two jeeps and store tools and sports equipment. The floor plan can be seen in Figure 2 on , and is a modification of the design found at http://www.aardvark-house-plans.com.

Goals When designing the garage for the Mitte household I concentrated on making the design:

Large enough to accommodate the needs of Mr. Mitte and his roommates

Easy to access, considering both the storage area and vehicle space Affordable enough for Mr. Mitte to allow construction

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Advantages By keeping the preceding goals in mind during the design process, I completed a design with the following features, presenting the following benefits to Mr. Mitte and his roommates:

• A 13’ high, 24’ X 24’ garage with enough room for two jeeps and storage area for sports equipment and tools • A side door on the west side of the garage, allowing easy access from the house• A two-car garage door for easy access when moving jeeps in and out• An affordable design that comes within budget

What follows is a report on the garage design for the Mitte household. Included in the report are the garage design, a cost analysis of the design, and recommendations.


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TECHNICAL DISCUSSION

Method The approach I took to complete this garage design project can be broken into three parts: pre-design, design and post-design.

Pre-Design • I interviewed my three clients to determine their needs. I found that they needed room to park two jeeps and store sports equipment and tools. They also wanted the garage design to complement the house.

• I researched the zoning ordinances for the city of Oak Park. I learned that the garage could be no more than 600 square feet and no taller than 13’ high.

• I compiled the clients’ needs and zoning information and analyzed possible garage sizes and layouts.

Design • I designed the garage floor plan for my clients (See Page 7, Figure 2 for garage floor plan). The design is 13’ high and 24’X24’.

Post-Design • I completed the report and presentation on the garage design, delivered on December 11, 2001.

Equipment The following is a list of the supplies used to complete the design and project:

• Graphics Program • Word Processor • Internet

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Schedule

I worked for seven weeks on the interviewing process, research and garage design. The breakdown of when each part of the project was completed and how long it took can best be seen in a Gantt chart; (See Table 1, below).

Table 1: Gantt Chart Showing Weekly Schedule

Task Week1

Oct 28

Week 2

Nov 4

Week 3

Nov 11

Week 4

Nov 18

Week 5

Nov 25

Week 6

Dec 2

Week 7

Dec 9

Interviewed Clients

Compiled Proposal

Researched Ordinances

Compiled / Analyzed Data

Designed Floor Plan

Completed Report

Presented Design


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Cost The time I spent working on the interview process, proposal, research, and design all factor into the design cost. I logged the hours spent on each task. I charge $52 an hour, plus a retainer fee of $400. The breakdown of the design cost can be seen in Table 2, below.

Table 2: Design Costs.

Week Task Hours Worked @ $52 per Hour Cost

1 Interviewed Clients 2 hours @ $52 per hour $104.00

2 Completed Proposal 4 hours @ $52 per hour $208.00

3 Researched 1 hour @ $52 per hour $52.00

4 Compiled Information 3 hours @ $52 per hour $156.00

5 Designed Garage 8hours@$S2perhour $416.00

6 Completed Report 7 hours @ $52 per hour $364.00

Total Hours 25 hours @ $52.00 per hour

Subtotal $1,300.00

Retainer + $400.00

Total Cost $1,700.00


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Figure 2: Garage Floor Plan.

The floor plan features a 13’ high, 24’ X 24’ garage. This size garage provides ample room for two jeeps and storage area for tools and sports equipment. The height allows room for storage in the rafters and for shelves to be built later if the storage space is needed. The side door allows easy access into the garage form the house side of the lot. The garage door is a two-car door as the clients requested. There is no window on the south side of the garage, per clients request; however, there is a window on the side of the garage. The garage features and benefits are summarized in Table 3 on Page 8.


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Table 3: Garage Features and Benefits.

Feature Benefit

Height of 13’ Allows room for storage in the rafters and extra shelving if needed.

Size of 24’ 24’ Allows room for two vehicles with extra storage space for sports equipment and tools.

Side Door Allows easy access to the storage area and vehicles when coming from the house.

Single 2-Car Garage Door Either or both vehicles can be moved by only raising one garage door.

White Aluminum Siding Complements the house.

Black Aluminum Siding Complements the house.

The design has six notable features that provide great benefits to the clients and meet their guidelines.


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Evaluation The recommended design meets the goals of the project, which are: efficient size, easy accessibility and affordability. The design cost was discussed and can be seen in Table 2 on Page 5. The cost of construction is the next factor to consider when evaluating the design and can be seen in Table 4, below.

Table 4: Estimated Construction Costs.

Material Units Needed Cost per Unit Total CostWood2’X4’X8’ 70 $2.00 $140.00Wood2’X4’X12’ 24 $3.00 $72.00Wood 2’ X 12’ X 18’ 2 $100.00 $200.00Truss Ends 2 $60.00 $120.00Center Beams 17 $60.00 $1,020.00Wood 4’X8’X½’ 27 $8.00 $216.00

Facial Wood 148 $0.80 $118.40Side Door 1 $90.00 $90.00Shingle Squares 13 $30.00 $390.00

Siding Pikes 3 $30.00 $90.00Siding 5.75 $30.00 $172.50

Metal Garage Door 1 $700.00 $700.00Electrical 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00Foundation 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00Building Permits 1 $50.00 $50.00Labor 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

Total Cost $1 1,378.90

I am pleased with the features offered by the recommended garage design and the outcome of the cost analysis. I am prepared to move into the construction phase of the project upon Mr. Mitte’s request.


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CONCLUSION

Benefits The addition of a garage, designed by May Architecture and Design, to the Mitte household provides the following benefits.

A place to park the jeeps, safe from harsh weather. Storage for sports equipment and tools. Increased resale value of the house (http://www.century2l .com).

Recommendations Due to the great benefits that will result from having the garage, and the affordable construction cost, I suggest that Mr. Mitte:

Retain May Architecture and Design to build the recommended garage design. Maintain the garage exterior by cleaning the siding every spring. Evaluate the space in six months to determine if additional shelving is needed. Contact May Architecture and Design with any questions, concerns or needs.

The design will provide the Mitte household with a suitable garage for their jeeps and general storage. Having a garage will also increase the resale value of the house (http://www.century2l .com). There is no reason not to move into the construction phase at this time.

If you have any questions please contact me at 810.759.4469.

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REFERENCES Aardvark house plans, garage plans. Aardvark house plans.

Retrieved November 21, 2001 from the World Wide Web:

http://www.aardvark-house-plans.com


Carney, S., Resident. (October 30, 2001). Personal interview.

City of Oak Park, Michigan Department of Technical and Planning Services. City of Oak Park, Michigan. Retrieved October 29, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http:Ilwww. oakpark-mi.com/technica.htm

Mitte, J., Homeowner. (October 30, 2001). Personal interview.

Mogelnicki, J., Resident. (October 30, 2001). Personal interview.

Selling my home with Century 21. Century 21 real estate for the real world. Retrieved November 1, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http:/!www.century2l .com

Winer, G., City of Oak Park Building Inspector. (November 20, 2001). Personal interview.

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