What Is An Architectural Designer? Do You Need One?

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An architectural designer is a professional who creates design concepts and plans for buildings and spaces, but typically works under the supervision of a licensed architect. While they perform many similar duties to architects, there are some key differences:

Responsibilities of an architectural designer typically include:

  • Creating initial design concepts and sketches

  • Developing detailed drawings and plans using CAD software

  • Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and vision

  • Working with other design professionals like engineers and interior designers

  • Helping ensure designs meet building codes and regulations

  • Preparing construction documents and specifications

  • Creating 3D visualizations and models

So what does this mean for you exactly? Do you still need a custom home builder as well as an architectural designer? Well, while these roles are different, they often work together closely on projects. Sometimes you'll find companies that offer both services, but they're typically distinct specializations. A successful custom home project usually requires both an architectural designer for the planning phase and a custom builder for the construction phase. And the great news is that Tony McClung is exactly that! He is your architectural designer and custom home builder, walking your dream home build process from ideation to completion. Take a look at Tony McClung’s Resume -

EDUCATION

1974 – Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering & Construction Management) Texas A & M University

AWARD:1974 Bechtel Foundation Scholarship recipient at Texas A & M University

1972 – Undergraduate studies in Architecture and Building Construction, Texas A & M University

1971 – Bachelor of Business Administration, North Texas State University (Denton TX)

1967 – Graduated from Highland Park High School, Dallas, Texas

Work Experience:

1986- Owner and Operating officer of BLH Development, Inc./Tony McClung & Company –

Fee based general contractor specializing in large superior quality residential construction

projects. Personally offering construction management and residential architectural

design. All architectural design is accomplished through the use of CAD (computer aided

design) allowing 3D viewing and virtual “walk through” of exterior and interior of the

home.

1982-1986 Providence Development Inc. (Corporate and ownership changed from McClung

Construction Company). President and Operating Officer of Providence Development Inc.

- Design and construction of large speculative residential projects as well as General

Contractor for large custom homes. Operating officer of Knox Keating Architects

(a subsidiary) with personal control over architectural design for all speculative projects.

1977-1982 President of McClung Construction Company in Houston, Texas performing residential

construction projects in the Rice University and West University areas.

1975-1977: Hudson Engineering Inc./ J.Ray McDermott – Project Cost Control Engineer for the

construction of the Oxirane Chemical Plant in Channelview, Texas ($460 million project).

Supervised construction budget monitoring and cost overrun control. Analyzed cost

overruns and worked with Project Manager to implement remedies.

1974-1975: Brown & Root - Assistant Cost Control Engineer: duties included cost control and budget

monitoring of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts for construction at the Rohm

& Hass chemical plant near Houston, Texas. Brown & Root, Houston - Fast Track

Management Training Program consisting of working alongside upper level construction

managers and division chiefs.

1970-1972: Mount Miller Architects - General Superintendent & carpenter for large remodeling

projects in Denton, Texas while completing BBA.

Projects:

(Partial list)

-§- 6700 Turtle Creek, Dallas -§- 6700 Hunters Glenn, Dallas -§- 6916 Broadacre, Colorado

-§- 4305 Overhill, Dallas -§- 6916 Broadacre, (Colorado) -§- #5 Koshari, Santa Fe New Mexico

-§- 3900 Gillon, Dallas -§- 1054 Sierra del Norte, Santa Fe New Mexico -§- 3809 Bryn Mawr

If you need help with your upcoming custom home build in Dallas TX, give Tony McClung at a call. He is ready to work with you!