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BLASE WEIMER AIA
COMPANY OVERVIEW
PROFILE OF THE FIRM
The Architects Alliance, Blase Weimer AIA is the successor to two architectural firms practicing continually in Newark since 1940. To its credit the firm enjoys an almost seven decade history of widely diversified and successful experience. Under the administration of Blase Weimer Architect -Principal, licensed
Professional Planner and Certified Interior Designer, 2008 represents the twentieth year of practice.
Ø The LitwackWeimer Architects Alliance (1990-95)
Ø Litwack-Shteir Architects (1940-90).
Ø The Architects Alliance, Blase Weimer AIA 1995 - Present
The Architects Alliance continues to build on the legacy established by its predecessors as a professional practice that has earned a reputation for competence and proficiency devoted to the best interest of its clients. Our strength lies in our diversity with a project base including educational facilities, recreational centers, public buildings, corporate and industrial structures, retail merchandising complexes, private residences and urban planning studies. Our client base includes, but is not limited to, boards of education, housing authorities, state and municipal governments, public agencies, corporate entities and commercial enterprises.
In response to the ever-changing demand of the marketplace and the broadening spectrum of construction related complexities, The Architects Alliance often offers its clients enhanced professional services through the cooperative efforts of engineering partners, associated professionals and allied consultants. Recognizing that building design is a collaborative effort, we are able to respond to a client's needs with a comprehensive team of professionals, offering services which reach beyond the boundary of the conventional practice of architecture and offer the client a team of experts tailored specifically to meet the needs of each individual project.
Since successful construction projects are often the result of early involvement and interaction, The Architects Alliance has placed an increased focus on promoting the benefit of consulting services. The range of our capabilities can be expanded beyond basic architectural services to include programming, master planning, site investigation and analysis, feasibility studies, forensic investigation, expert witness testimony and project or construction management. Through increased interaction with the client during the initial phases of development, we can better define the project scope, translate the owner's desire into programmatic requirements, establish design goals, set cost effective budgets and realistically schedule the construction effort. We integrate full-service architectural design services, produce detailed construction documents and administer the construction contract. The Architects Alliance can further protect the client's interest through hands-on field observation, increased management and supervision during construction.
To ensure professional services that are competitively priced, we have made a commitment to computerized production and analytical systems; thus renewing the promise to our clients to control costs and to promote greater efficiency.
As experienced communicators and expert problem solvers, The Architects Alliance has developed into a team of renovation experts. Our technical staff is detail-oriented, with the knowledge and expertise necessary to reason through most cause and effect relationships. This experience can help prevent the reoccurrence of problematic conditions which often plague aging structures. Our forensic investigations are thorough and have earned us a highly regarded reputation among our clients and peers. We have amassed a widely diversified portfolio of projects involving masonry restoration, roof replacement, water-proofing, window, door and curtainwall replacement, fire and security systems, heating, cooling and ventilation upgrades, enhancements to improve accessibility, site analysis, design and related embellishments, interior renovations, structural stabilizations, spatial reconfiguration and adaptive reuse.
The Architects Alliance maintains an extensive technical library in-house and current product information is routinely accessed via the internet to ensure the latest in technical advancements. Our computerized specification system helps promote quality control. The detailed nature of our construction documents is unparalleled. This office firmly believes that thorough documentation results in better quality, competitive construction bids, less administrative concerns and ultimately a satisfied client.
A SELECT LIST OF CLIENTS INCLUDE
The Architects Alliance has the dexterity to adapt corporate standards, a familiarity with public contract regulations and protocols, and the diversity to integrate a wide range of private work with an expertise in multiple building types and systems. We routinely work within tight budget constraints, produce fiscally responsible design and value engineer components and systems. Our staff has developed into good listeners and we take pride in our ability to render effective solutions and offer sound technical advice. As a firm of registered architects, interior designers and planners, The Architects Alliance offers expertise from programming through post construction evaluation and can offer a list of satisfied clients to attest to our merits. We can manage fiscal limitations and can work within accelerated time constraints. We offer design solutions and construction efficiencies that can save money and assure value. Our construction documents are clear and concise and our specifications are tailored to rigorous standards of quality control. The result is fiscally prudent, responsible design.
The Architects Alliance has performed countless renovations to existing facilities including projects specifically intended to help to maintain the integrity of building envelopes, and address emergency repairs, or routine maintenance. We have developed a reputation as experts in analyzing building systems and performing corrective repairs. We have a diversified range of experience and are accustomed to serving the needs of our clients on projects of all sizes and of varying complexities.
Blase Weimer, the owner/principal of The Architects Alliance will serve as the architect of record on all projects and will be personally involved in each commission.
Select Examples of Recent Work
Educational Facilities
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Ø Construction Administration Services - Mildred Barry-Garvin Elementary School, East Orange, NJ
Ø Adaptive Reuse - Addition & Renovations Newark Student Center –Newark Public Schools, Essex County, NJ
Ø ROD Grant Application - Addition/Renovation – Jefferson Elementary School, Wallington, NJ
Ø Emergency Truss Repair - Wallington High School Gymnasium, Bergen County, NJ
Ø Upgrade to Long Range Facility Planning Services - Wallington Board of Education, Bergen County, NJ
Ø Adaptive Reuse – Addition Renovation – Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, Newark, NJ
Ø Preliminary Design – Industrial Arts Room Addition - Freestanding Wood Shop - Newark Vocational Tech High School, Newark, NJ
Ø HVAC Upgrade – Full System Replacement + Electrical Service Upgrade - Wallington High School, Wallington, NJ
Ø Interior Painting – All District Schools, Wallington, NJ
Ø Repairs to Fire Escape – Wallington High School - Wallington Board of Education, Bergen County, NJ
Ø Educational Specifications – Weequahic High School - CTS Group Architects
Ø Multipurpose Room and Classroom Addition - Jefferson Elementary School, Wallington, NJ
Ø Feasibility Study – NPS Student Center - Newark Public Schools, Essex County, NJ
Ø Long Range Facility Planning Study – Wallington Board of Education - All District Schools, Wallington, NJ
Ø Emergency Repairs - Feasibility Investigation Services - 8 Schools – Newark Public Schools - Langan Engineering
Ø Curtain Wall Replacement / Fire Alarm & Security Upgrade / Door Hardware Replacement - Gavlak Elementary School – Wallington, NJ
Ø Commercial Kitchen for the MSH Elementary School - Archdiocese of Newark – Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Ø Courtyard Renovation, Alumni and 9-11 Memorials - Barringer High School - Newark Public Schools
Ø Second Floor Addition Renovation – Abbott Preschool - West Ward Civic Cultural Center, Newark, NJ
Ø Emergency Repairs and Renovation - Central High School - Newark Public Schools
Ø Due Diligence Report – Code Deficiencies Franklin Elementary School - Replacement of an Elementary School - Newark Public Schools (NK Architects)
Ø Mechanical, Electrical, Health & Safety Upgrades - Cleveland-Holmes Middle School, Alexander Hamilton Middle School, Butler Elementary School - NJEDA - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Roof Replacement - Cleveland-Holmes Middle School, Alexander Hamilton Middle School - NJEDA - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Masonry Repair Restoration - Cleveland-Holmes Middle School, Alexander Hamilton Middle School, Butler Elementary School - NJSCC - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Interior Stair Repair - Cleveland-Holmes Middle School - NJSCC - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Reconstruction of Penthouse at Stairwell - Cleveland-Holmes Middle School - NJSCC - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Interior Door Replacement - Butler Elementary School - NJSCC - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Outdoor Playground Resurfacing Recreational Equipment - Broadway Elementary School - South Street Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Barringer High School - Newark Public Schools
Ø Limited Area Drainage Modifications Trash Container Enclosure - Malcolm X Shabazz High School - Newark Public Schools
Ø West Side Ninth Grade Success Academy - Newark Public Schools
Ø Window and Door Replacement - Vailsburg Middle School - Newark Public Schools
Ø Window Replacement - 9 Schools - NJEDA - Elizabeth Board of Education
Ø Adaptive Reuse - Interior Renovations - Worldwide Educational Services
Ø Access Control, Surveillance Cameras, and Security System - Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington
Ø Five Year Planning Study – Wood-Ridge Public Schools
Ø Exterior Door Replacement - Wallington High School
Ø Access Control, Surveillance Cameras, and Security System - Wallington High School
Ø Conversion of Stock Room to Small Group Instructional Space - Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington
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Interior Design
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Ø Adaptive Reuse – Exotic Pre-owned Automobile Dealership - Century 21 Auto Group, Springfield, NJ
Ø Adaptive Reuse - Addition & Renovations Newark Student Center – Construction Administration - Newark Public Schools, Essex County, NJ
Ø 4,000 SF Interior Renovation - Trinity United Methodist Church Preschool Facility, Newark, NJ
Ø 1,500 SF Interior Renovation - William Irving Christian Daycare Center, Newark, NJ
Ø Renovation Addition - Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church, Newark, NJ
Ø Project Management Services - Walsh/Kretchmer Homes – Newark Housing Authority
Ø Multipurpose Room and Classroom Addition - Jefferson Elementary School, Wallington, NJ
Ø Adaptive Reuse – Addition Renovation – Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, Newark, NJ
Ø Interior Office Renovation - NJGSA - Division of Law and Guardian
Ø Interior Renovations - Worldwide Educational Services
Ø Interior Office Renovation - NJGSA - Intensive Supervision Program
Ø Interior Renovations - Immigration and Naturalization Services Application Processing Center
Ø Contract Administration Services - Kitchen Cabinet Replacement - Nevada Street Apartments
Ø Conversion of Stock Room to Small Group Instructional Space - Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington
Ø Pilots Lounge - United Parcel Service
Ø Toilet Room Renovations - Warner Lambert Co.
Ø Schematic Design - Sixth Floor Renovations - New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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Daycare / Playground Facilities
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Ø Addition Expansion - West Ward Cultural Center Preschool Facility, Newark, NJ
Ø 4,000 SF Interior Renovation - Trinity United Methodist Church Preschool Facility, Newark, NJ
Ø 1,500 SF Interior Renovation - William Irving Christian Daycare Center, Newark, NJ
Ø Adaptive Reuse - Renovation Addition – Facility - Sunset Christian Academy, Newark, NJ
Ø Renovation Addition - Full Gospel Christian Learning Center, Newark, NJ
Ø Renovation Addition - Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church, Newark, NJ
Ø Renovation Addition - Brazilian Seventh Day Adventist Church, Newark, NJ
Ø Prototype Design – Adult Daycare - Positive Pairing, Newark, NJ
Ø Prototype Design – Early Childhood Preschool-Daycare Center - Speculative Development – Abbot / ECPA District Standards
Ø Project Management Services - Walsh/Kretchmer Homes – Newark Housing Authority
Ø Multipurpose Room and Classroom Addition - Jefferson Elementary School, Wallington, NJ
Ø Adaptive Reuse – Addition Renovation – Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, Newark, NJ
Ø Courtyard Renovation, Alumni and 9 – 11 Memorials - Barringer High School – Newark Public Schools
Ø Outdoor Playground Resurfacing Recreational Equipment - Broadway Elementary School, South Street Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Barringer High School - Newark Public Schools
Ø Outdoor Roller Hockey Rink - Borough of Wallington
Ø Proposed Daycare Center, - Little Dreamers Daycare, Newark