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Ivan S. Chow Architect
Pleasant Hill CA (1992-1996), Amherst MA (2003-present)
Ivan S. Chow, AIA, NCARB
Principal
Mission Statement (circa 1992)
Ivan S. Chow Architect, believes that successful projects result from good communication of ideas through graphic, written and verbal forms. We believe that small businesses, attention to detail and personal relationships have an impact on the world; that low overhead, fair prices and right motives are a normal part of doing business; and that social responsibility, affordability and environmental and cultural sensitivity are the architectural themes for this generation. We are committed to the practice of sound professional ethics and to the use of our professional abilities in the service of the community and its environment."
The following is a list of projects types which the principal has had work experience:
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Multi-family residential development
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Single-family residential design
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Commercial tenant improvement
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County government facilities planning
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Retirement community design
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Institutional building design
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Restaurant design
Non-profit consulting for Christian mission work
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Competition entries
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Business and professional graphic design
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Feasibility studies and analyses
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Program design and space planning
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Expert witness work
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Sketch design and rendering
Sample Projects
Before After
Madden Residence - Phase I (1992), II (1996) and III (2001)
Before After
Rubanyi Residence
Alamo, CA, 1993
Before After
Baskerville Residence
Belmont, CA, 1992
Altarinda Land Subdivision
Orinda, CA, 1994
The Phoenician Resort Design Proposal, Virgin Islands, 1994
Waterfront Development Project
Antioch, CA, 1992-98
Delta Law Office Project
Antioch, CA
San Marco Casino Sketch
East West Mall Concept Design
Cambridge, MA, 1995
University Office Building
Hanoi, Vietnam, 1990
Ivan S. Chow Architect was commissioned by a California development organization to join a credentialed team hosted by the Government of Hanoi to design and construct a new office building on the University of Hanoi campus as part of an U.S. educational program. In addition, the team was to look at remodeling an existing dormitory to house the U.S. staff who were a part of the installation.
Existing dorm Plan for remodel
Site plan Floor plans
Note: Due to Vietnamese economic and political instability, it is unknown at this time whether the building was ever constructed.
Trellis design project, Alamo, CA, 1994