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Felder Group Architects, Inc. is a full-service architectural firm located in Austin, Texas. The firm was established to produce sustainable projects by employing excellence in communication, design, management and technology.
Mr. Felder has over 30 years of experience in the field of Architecture and Construction, including almost 3 million square feet of healthcare facilities design. He founded the Felder Group Architects, Inc. in September of 2002 following a 20-year career with one of the largest architectural firms in Texas. As principal of that firm, he oversaw general operations of the company and directed a wide variety of projects and staff.
At the Felder Group, great projects are achieved by great communications and our desire to add value to our client's projects.
The Felder Group designs for minimal impact on the environment. We employ concepts of environmentally friendly materials and systems, construction methods, energy conservation, and life cycle costing in every project we produce. This results in clean and healthy facilities that are economical to operate and maintain.
Although we are well-versed in Healthcare and related projects, Felder Group Architects have extensive experience in Commercial, Institutional and Educational projects as well. We practice a standardized approach to each project to determine factors affecting the design:
Image and culture
User's aspirations and goals
Climate and environmental issues
Function
Budget
Codes, standards, and regulations
Schedule
Efficiency of staffing and operation
Technological issues
Each of these are researched and discussed thoroughly in the programming phase. A design criteria document is assembled which records the results of these efforts. A successful programming phase is critical to meeting the Owner's goals and objectives for both the project and the business operations.
Highly complex projects are a specialty of the Felder Group Architects. Areas of expertise include Healthcare, Laboratories, Educational facilities, Office and Commercial projects. Services offered include:
Project Conception Assistance
Site and Facility Due Diligence
Code Studies
Feasibility Studies
Planning
Programming
Design / Visualization
Documentation
Construction
Post Construction Evaluation
The Felder Group Architects, Inc. adheres to a project approach that is designed to insure that communications are clear and that decisions are made at the appropriate stage of the project. Successful projects follow a consistent, well-managed process of information gathering, design, documentation and construction. Our checklist methodology and project management ensure that communications are clear, and that project history is considered when issues arise.
We begin by listening. Initially, projects are dominated by information gathering. This information is organized in a manner that provides a framework for the design efforts. The result is a design criteria manual or program, which guides the team through the duration of the project.
Project design is initiated with the completion of the design criteria document, so that the initial concepts are tested against fresh information, proceeding from a broad scope to detailed design.
As the design progresses, the influence of building technology increases. Our office standards are continually perfected to insure the highest quality design and documentation possible. Any significant changes to the project are evaluated against the design criteria, insuring that the original design intent is maintained.
Bidding, construction and post-construction evaluation services are structured to assure that the project completely fulfills the design intent.
FGA enlists the experience of selected construction firms to provide cost estimating services. We have found that opinions of probable construction cost are consistently more accurate and reliable when sourced directly from the construction industry. Our clients have benefited greatly from this approach.
Our parametric 3D modeling CADD software allows us to quickly provide clients with the data they need to insure that their project will meet their requirements. Parameters such as volume, BOMA calculations and even building systems quantity reports are possible at early stages of design. Our primary CADD tool is Autodesk Revit, but for coordination with our clients and our consultants we can receive and deliver drawings in Revit, AutoCad and Microstation formats.
We know that time is money, and projects frequently are driven by the need to accomplish certain goals by an immovable date. There are many factors related to the project that must be considered and coordinated in order to provide for a smooth pathway toward your project goals. A project schedule is developed at the inception of the project and is updated whenever required to facilitate the expectations of all parties to the process. We have never failed a client in meeting their critical deadline. We are a schedule-driven firm.
Felder Group affiliates with a select group of sub-consulting firms to complete the project team. These firms are selected based upon their individual expertise, availability and overall suitability for the project. Sub-consultants include Landscape Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing engineering as well as Interior design, Equipment Planning, Lighting, Vibration, and Acoustics.
Education Bachelor of Architecture, Auburn University
Bachelor of Environmental Design, Auburn University
Registration Registered Architect in Texas
NCARB Registration
Advanced Imaging Modalities
Austin, Texas
ARA MRI Retrofit
Country of Antigua and Barbuda
Leeward Islands
Replacement Hospital Planning
Central Texas Imaging Center
San Marcos, Texas
MRI Addition
Medical Mall Expansion
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Brackenridge Hospital
Austin, Texas
Pediatric Oncology Unit
Construction Management Office
Children’s Surgery Expansion
Elevator Study
CHOA Master Expansion Plan
Special Procedures
St. David’s Medical Center
Austin, Texas
Phase I Additions & Renov.
Emergency Department
Phase IV Additions & Renov.
Central Texas Imaging Center
Outpatient Surgery
Surgery Expansion
Therapy Pool
Austin Heart Associates
CCU Stepdown Unit
Admin/Business Office
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Parking Garage Expansion
Labor and Delivery Unit
Emergency Center Expansion
Intensive Neurocare Unit
Health Resource Center
Nursery Expansion
Phase V Additions & Renov.
Pavilion Renovation
Austin Bone & Joint Clinic
Dialysis Unit
Admissions & Administration
Radiology Renovations
Rehab Hospital Renovations
Nursing Concept Studies
Training Center PSD
Masterplan 1985
ED X-Ray Equipment
Laboratory Expansion
Isolation Rooms 4 & 5 West
ICU Isolation Rooms
Occupational Medicine
CT Scan Suite Equipment
Mobile Lithotripsy
Cystoscopy
Pavilion Psychiatric Renov.
80 Medical Office Spaces
Phase VI Expansion & Renov.
Temporary MRI / CT Suite
St. David’s Medical Center (cont’d)
4 East Rehabilitation Unit
Bi-Planar X-Ray Neuro-
catheterizaion Lab.
5 North Dialysis Unit
Stereotactic Training Center
St. David’s East Campus Project
Austin, Texas
Rehabilitation Hospital
Medical Office Building
Pavilion Psychiatric Hospital
Southwest Diagnostic Centers
Austin, Texas
Monterrey Oaks Center
Central Park Center
Urgent Care Plus
Austin, Texas
Prototype Facility
Northwest Facility
North Austin Medical Center
Austin, Texas
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Renovation
Cardiology feasibility study
Bronchoscopy feasibility study
Hyperbaric and Wound Care
Healthcare Facilities Development Corporation
Austin, Texas
Medical Oaks Round Rock
Tenant Improvements
Denton Cancer Center
US Onclology
Dallas, Texas
Texas Oncology Center
North Austin Cancer Center
Baptist Memorial Healthcare System
San Antonio, Texas
Healthlink Wellness Center
Guadalupe Valley Memorial Hospital
Seguin, Texas
Wellness Center
Smithville Regional Hospital
Smithville, Texas
Expansion Plan
Round Rock Hospital
Round Rock, Texas
Expansion Plan
Santiago, Chile
La Reyna Military Hospital
Planning/Design Consultation
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, Texas
OB and ED Expansions
Masterplan 2005
Outpatient Services Expansion
Expansion Plan 2010
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
New Science Building
Wetlands Walk
Texas Rivers Center Phase I
Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas
Fondren-Jones Expansion
Kappa Alpha House Renov.
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, Texas
Allied Health Annex Program
Academic Services Building Program
University of Texas System
Austin, Texas
Longview Campus Masterplan
Texas School for the Blind and
Visually Impaired
Austin, Texas
Feasibility Study
Bldg. 507 Renovation
Administration Office
Multi-Handicapped Facility Phase I
Fire & Life Safety Renovations
Multi-Handicapped Facility Phase II
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, Texas
SOCC Addition & Renovations
SOCC Addition
Control Consoles
Environmental Laboratory
Microwave Equipment Bldg.
Telecommunications Bldg.
TENSCO Consolidation Phases 1 & 2
Pierce Plaza
Lakeway, Texas
Shell Medical Office Building
Post Oak Centre North Building I
Austin, Texas
Shell Medical Office Building
Whole Foods Market
Austin, Texas
Whole Foods Prototype and Retail Store 12th and Lamar
University Co-Op
Austin, Texas
Expansion Renovation Guadalupe Street
Orton/Luther Investments
Austin, Texas
La Costa Green Office Bldg.
Urgent Care Plus
Austin, Texas
Prototype and Site Adaptation, Retail Clinic.
Venkel, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Headquarters, offices and assembly/shipping facilities.
IXC Communications, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Headquarters, offices and Network Operations Control.
Motorola, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Building H, Oak Hill Campus
IBM
Austin, Texas
Modular Distribution Center Study
Abbott Laboratories
Austin, Texas
Autoclave Parking Expansion
Autoclave Demolition
North Warehouse Addition
South Warehouse Addition
Education School of Design, Architecture and Art, University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Art History, University of South Alabama
Masters of Art in Art History, University of Texas
Registration Registered Architect in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, NCARB
City Of Pascagoula Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Jackson County Civic Center
Gautier Public Library
New Shelter Addition to Family Youth Complex
New Pascagoula Police Station
Hurricane Repairs to Carver Village Apartments
City of Austin
Austin, Texas
Site Study, Energy Management Center
Energy Management and Control Center
State of Texas
Austin, Texas
Winters Building, Phase II Repairs
Mexia State School Renovations
United States Government, Department of Defense
Biloxi, Mississippi
Renovations to Airmen's Dorms, Keesler Air Force Base
Defense Property Disposal Office, Keesler Air Force Base
Base Civil Engineering Complex, Keesler Air Force Base
United States Government, General Services Administration, Region VII
Fort Worth, Texas
IRS Austin Service Center, Masonry Restoration Report
IRS Austin Service Center, Masonry Restoration
Federal Building, San Antonio, Fire Egress Stairwell
Federal Building, Woods Court House, San Antonio, Masonry Restoration
Woods Court House, San Antonio, Space Alteration for Magistrates Courts
VA Austin Data Center, Treasury Building, Exterior Light Upgrade
IRS Austin Service Center, Canopy to Warehouse
IRS Austin Service Center, Structural Study
IRS Austin Service Center, HVAC facilities
VA Austin Data Center, Restroom Upgrades
VA Austin Data Center, Treasury Building, Canopy Repairs
Galveston Court House, US Marshall Service Sallyport and Secure Parking
IRS Austin Service Center, Mechanical Upgrades
VA Austin Data Center, Convert Warehouse to Office
VA Austin Data Center, Help Desk Alterations
State of Mississippi Board of Higher Learning
Jackson, Mississippi
Special Education Building, Ellisville State School
Additions and Alterations to Central Kitchen, Ellisville State School
Repair of Temporary Technology Building, Univ. of Southern Mississippi
New Directors Residence, Gulf Coast Research Lab
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Sam South Center Modifications
Physical Plant
Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College District
Gautier, Mississippi
Science Addition to Building and the Central Utilities Addition
Fine Arts Building
Vocational Technical Building
Campus Master Plan
A New Residence for the President of the Junior College
Learning Resource Center, Building
Alterations to Buildings and
Health Occupations Building
Student Commons
Austin, Texas
Fabrication Shop Test Tank Craneway, Applied Research Laboratory
McKinney Wing, Applied Research Laboratory
Library Storage Facility, Pickle Research Campus
Building 6 Exiting and Accessibility Upgrade, Pickle Research Campus
Programming for Texas Archaeological Laboratory, Pickle Research Campus
Building 15 Renovations, Pickle Research Campus
MCC Roof Safety Modifications, Pickle Research Campus
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Physical Plant Lumber, Carpenter Paint Shops
Moss Point Municipal Separate School District
Moss Point, Mississippi
Vocational Center
Renovation to Kitchens at Charlotte High and Orange Lake
New Band Hall at Ed Mayo Junior High
Alterations to Moss Point High School
Alterations to Magnolia Junior High
Emergency Roof Repairs, Four Schools
Hurricane Repairs, All Schools
Dressing Room Addition and Library Repairs, Magnolia Junior High
Hurricane Repairs and Classroom Addition, Orange Lake
Gymnasium Floor Replacement, Magnolia Junior High and Escatawpa
Resurface Track at Dantzler Stadium, Moss Point High
Replace Lighting Systems, Dantzler Stadium, Moss Point High
Action Against Wallace Roofing Company
Shingle Roof Replacement, Charlotte Hyatt Elementary
New Moss Point High School Gymnasium
Gymnasium Flooring for New Moss Point High School Gymnasium
New Bus Maintenance Shop
Relocate Existing Maintenance Building
Passive Cooling Demonstration Project
Ocean Springs Municipal Separate School District
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Additions and Alterations to Ocean Springs Junior and Senior High
Alterations to East Elementary
Conversion of Vocational Complex, Elizabeth Keys School
Field House at Greyhound Stadium
Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Singing River Elementary
Aerial Survey, Real Property
Enclose Classrooms, College Park Elementary
Roof Replacement, Fair Elementary
Roof Replacement, Gautier Elementary
Jackson County School District
Jackson County, Mississippi
Aerial Survey, Real Property
Educational Facilities Study
Three New High Schools
Roof Replacement to Shop Building, East Central
Vocational Technical Building
Austin Independent School District
Austin, Texas
Additions and Alterations at Anderson High School
St David's Catholic Academy
Austin, Texas
Master Plan and Phase I Classroom Building and Gymnasium
Dime Box Independent School District
Dime Box, Texas
Elementary Wing, Library, Administration, and Computer Lab Addition
HEALTH CARE Experience
St David's Medical Center
Austin, Texas
4E and 5E Nursing Wing Additions
Hillcrest Hospital
Marble Falls, Texas
New Hospital,
Programming and Schematic Design
Private Sector Experience
Capitol City Container
Buda Texas
New Manufacturing Plant
Storage Addition
First Unitarian Church
Austin, Texas
New Sanctuary Addition
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