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From first sketch to permit approval — a complete suite of architectural documentation, design, and project services for Buffalo's commercial and residential market.

Segment

Commercial
Projects

Restaurants, retail spaces, offices, and mixed-use commercial properties. We handle drawings, permit filings, and project documentation for build-outs, renovations and change-of-use applications throughout Buffalo and Erie County.

Typical Projects Include
Restaurant & food service fit-outs
Retail & boutique space layouts
Office renovations & reconfigurations
Commercial building permit applications
Change-of-use documentation
Segment

Residential
Projects

Homeowners and property developers making structural changes, additions, and interior redesigns throughout Western New York. We provide code-compliant drawings, licensed architect review, and full permit filing support.

Typical Projects Include
Structural wall removals & changes
Home additions & extensions
Basement & attic conversions
Deck & porch permit drawings
Interior redesign documentation

All Services

Complete Service List

01

Architectural Drawings

Professionally drafted construction documents for commercial and residential projects. Produced to meet City of Buffalo, Erie County, and New York State building code standards — ready for licensed architect review and permit submission.

  • Floor plans (existing & proposed)
  • Exterior & interior elevations
  • Building sections & details
  • Site plans (where required)
  • Code-compliant notation & dimensions
  • 02

    3D Renderings

    Photorealistic interior and exterior visualizations produced from your approved drawings. Designed for client presentations, investor decks, contractor briefings, and planning board submissions.

  • Interior 3D perspectives
  • Exterior building renderings
  • Material & finish visualization
  • Multiple viewpoints included
  • High-resolution output files
  • 03

    Permit Filing & Approval

    Full permit submission management from document preparation to filing and approval tracking. We coordinate licensed architect stamping, prepare all application materials, and file directly with relevant Buffalo and WNY building departments.

  • Complete permit package assembly
  • Licensed architect stamp coordination
  • Direct filing with City of Buffalo
  • Erie & Niagara County submissions
  • Correction response & resubmission
  • 04

    Project Estimation

    Detailed cost breakdowns and quantity takeoffs for commercial and residential projects. Produced before construction begins to give owners, developers, and contractors a clear, itemized view of project costs.

  • Construction cost breakdown by trade
  • Quantity takeoffs from drawings
  • Fixture & finish allowances
  • WNY contractor rate benchmarking
  • Budget summary reports
  • 05

    Project Management Consulting

    Advisory and oversight services for owners who need a professional eye on their construction project without a full-time project manager. We cover scheduling, contractor coordination, scope management, and milestone tracking.

  • Project schedule development
  • Contractor vetting support
  • Scope change documentation
  • Progress milestone tracking
  • Owner representation support
  • 06

    Interior Design Consultation

    Space planning, material selection, and design direction for restaurants, commercial interiors, and residential renovations. We bridge aesthetic vision with structural reality and permittable design.

  • Space planning & furniture layouts
  • Material & finishes guidance
  • Lighting design direction
  • Color scheme consultation
  • Commercial kitchen flow planning
  • Important Notice

    AAR Design Consultants is not a licensed architecture firm. All construction documents requiring a professional stamp are reviewed and sealed by independently licensed New York State architects retained on a per-project basis. These licensed professionals bear professional responsibility for documents under their seal. AAR coordinates all aspects of this review and stamp process on your behalf.

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