Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
Architects and architecture firms · Valencia, Valencia, Spain
About Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos is the Valencia practice founded in 2005 by Fran Silvestre, known for houses of precise geometry, light and white concrete. Its residential work, spread across the Valencian Community and the rest of Spain, includes the Cliff House in Calpe, the Balint House and many villas in which the landscape orders the plan.
At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.
To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.
At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.
To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.