Envisage, Meshwork Studio, Integrated Real Estate Investments and SUPERconstruction, collectively represent the knowledge-system and competitive edge D.A.R.C. Studios makes available to clients.
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DEVELOPMENT
ENVISAGE
A California-focused specialist in the areas of acquisition, entitlement, development, redevelopment / repositioning and sustainable development. Envisage scouts and designs projects in untapped, attractive areas that are prime locations for businesses to grow and residential estates to flourish. The values of Envisage are set on providing our clients and our residents with the best places to live, work and play in the State.
Services may include:
- Site due Diligence Review Services
- Project Development Feasibility and Market Analysis Studies
- Site Value Enhancement
- Finance Services
- Entitlement and Government Approvals
- Asset Management
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ARCHITECTURE
MESHWORKS Studios
Supporting Architects creating buildings that participate in the residential or commercial ecosystem of their environment, and foster low-turnover, high-margin and diverse communities.
Services may include:
- Planning
- Feasibility and Environmental Impact Studies
- Programming
- Code Analysis, Zoning and Site Studies
- Architectural Design – Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documents
- Project Estimating
- Scheduling
- Construction Contract Administration
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REAL ESTATE
INTEGRATED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS [ IREI ]
A full-service real estate firm in Northern California that functions as a brokerage, asset manager, financial manager, and developer of office, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use properties for third party clients. IREI also provides construction management, architecture and design, general contracting and capital markets services.
Services may include:
- Residential Sales and Leases
- Commercial Sales and Leases
- Property and Facility Management
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CONSTRUCTION
SUPERConstruction
Expert oversight in all phases of construction, project management and administration for local, regional and national projects of all sizes. Our vigilance with details offers superior service to tenants and owner occupiers, as well as asset managers, architects and engineers representing both individual and institutional owners.
Our oversight of capital and expense projects minimizes operating expenses and our experienced professional resources include due diligence and feasibility, programming and needs assessment, management of architecture and design, administration of construction, coordination of FF&E installation, and move planning and coordination.
Our project knowledge encompasses new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, relocations, mission critical environments, call centers, education facilities, systems conversions, building system upgrades, and program roll-outs.
Services may include:
- Construction Management
- Design Build
- Integrated Project Delivery
- Sustainable Construction
- Tenant Improvements/Building Rehabilitation
- Property Inspections/Due Diligence
- Pre-Construction
- Phasing and Logistics
- Quality Control
- Virtual Design and Construction
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SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES
OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE
D.A.R.C. Studios enhances the D.A.R.C. Process with services including analyzing constructability, advising the owner on project delivery systems and forms of contracts, serving as a single point of contact between contractors and designers, representing the owner at key meetings, auditing quality assurance/quality control procedures, evaluating contractor payment requests, monthly reports and issue resolution.
D.A.R.C. INVESTMENTS
D.A.R.C. Studios co-invests in joint ventures with clients in promising build-outs that utilize its expertise in community management and integrated project delivery.
FOCUS
D.A.R.C. Studios footprint extends from Bay Area to Southern California, and its mission is facilitating architecturally-harmonious spaces in turnaround neighborhoods that are as profitable as they are sustainable. The firm is committed to development as a force for positive social change, and utilizes its key community relationships to support developers in acquiring, building and managing best in class properties in these areas.
D.A.R.C. Studios expects to offer educational resources on self-sufficiency, entrepreneurship, funding and civic responsibility as part of its investment in the neighborhoods where it builds.