Whether we are designing a new home, remodeling a beloved one, creating an inspiring workspace, or researching the historical nature of a community gem, we at MTA are living our passion.
Our priority is to learn from you.
What is your vision?
What are your needs?
How do you live / work today?
How can we make it better?
What is the future demand on the use of your space?
Our services are designed to support each phase of your journey, from vision to reality. MTA specializes in purposeful project management and design backed by licensed professional architects and designers to meet the unique needs of every project. We listen and observe. And we listen some more.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
We enjoy working with our clients to bring their ideas to life and understand that each project is unique with its own goals and vision. We customize every client’s experience and can provide tailored phases to the architectural design process.
“To be honest, I was sad when our project was complete. Working with Sonya and Jared was a wonderful experience in every aspect of design. From our very first meeting, they listened and let me and my husband lead the design, first through discussion and then to implementation. Their attention to detail—helping us zero in on size, shape, product, and textures to enhance our unique home—was a true team collaboration. Combining our vision with their expertise created a beautiful home we are proud to show and love to live in.”
Historic Revitalization
We value the architectural and cultural heritage of our state and local communities, and seek to salvage historic structures and properties whenever feasible. We have had the pleasure of working closely with and developing strong relationships with the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources, the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, and the National Parks Service in the successful documentation and restoration of historic buildings.
For Historic Properties, We Offer:
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This federal program, coordinated with the NH Department of Historical Resources, allows for a 20% investment tax credit for rehabilitating historic buildings and properties and transforming them into income-producing properties. The three-part process includes listing the building and/or property on the National Register of Historic Places. Following this, thorough documentation of the existing conditions of the building, an outline of the proposed rehabilitation work to the property, and conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are composed into a single document. At the conclusion of construction, the final phase includes certification of completed work and its conformance with the submitted documentation and plans. This is an intense process that needs to be planned for in the scheduling of a project.
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Understanding a historic building is essential to the long-term preservation of the property, and oftentimes this information is not all in one place. Through the development of a historic building assessment, the building is documented through measurements and photographs, and its history and story are recorded. An exploration of how the building can be rehabilitated and transformed takes place, bringing all invested parties to the table.
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Documenting and measuring the building and site to create architectural floor plans, site plan, and building elevations and sections capture the current state of the building. These drawings can be used to record the building as it exists, and can be used to aid in revitalization efforts or even maintenance planning.
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Exploring a site’s potential for development is exciting and challenging. Observing how the site functions, how the surrounding environment impacts it, and what development can do to positively influence the growth of the property, all direct the course of the project and work to meet the original goals or cause them to adapt. Evaluating these components lends to comparing multiple potential sites or even aids in the realization of the project vision at a single site.
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An evaluation and analysis of the site and/or existing building kicks off a feasibility study to determine the suitability of the site for the proposed project. A preliminary review of building codes and zoning regulations establishes general requirements and viability of the proposed scope of the project, and outlines some basic design guidelines. Conceptual designs, diagrams, and written outlines are developed to explore the property and how it could be redeveloped to align with the proposed goals, objectives, and budgetary range of the project.
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A comprehensive approach is developed for the planning of a building or property, whether starting fresh or redeveloping. Site visits and programming meetings take place to outline intended use and to explore site development opportunities. Sketch floor plans and site plans are created and aid in determining appropriate phasing potential; these can then be utilized as part of capital campaigns or fundraising.
Our commitment to you is solid.
We will pay attention to the most important details
We will make adjustments as needed
You will be a part of the process
We will all have some fun
Your vision will become reality
Our goal for you and for every client is to deliver a process that is so easy and enjoyable, you’ll want to do it again. And many of our clients have!