I'm an architect - but I'd ultimately like to be an architect/developer.

Or consider this the seller wants an unrealistic price for his buildable lot but he doesnt have time to wait for his buyer Wouldnt he be better of to take part in a Joint Venture deal where a group of investors decide to build a spec house or multi family units,maybe some nice townhomes or a duplex on this building site.The lot owners contribution as a co investor is the lot itself,everyone sits down and they establish a realistic value for the lot ,the buider and architect present a proposal for the plans and cost of construction, a cost for the project is established and an exit strategy,Wouldnt the seller of the lot /s be better offer participating something like this and attaining the target profit he wants to make?

We hired an architect to develop a budget and it's absolutely crazy, especially the architectural fees.  

But after the architect sent out the final plans this morning, he - who has always been slow to respond to emails - texted me immediately with the following message, "based off the blueprints, I'm estimating construction costs to be $45k because windows are an additional 8500.

My architect is designing the buildings and the structural and MEP engineer are completing their work. 

I am in need of someone that drafts design plans for a renovation..... We are doing a rehab on a house in Scottsdale Arizona and need plans drafted before applying for permits with the city. I have an enclosed patio t...

If you decide to do it, hire a good architect who knows multi-family in LA.

I have an architect, expeditor and contractors.  

Are you hiring an architect?

It's not a big issue if you use the existing window hole and just cut downward but it's something that requires an engineer or architect to prepare the necessary paperwork.