Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that A4 Architecture + Planning is a 2019 award winner for architects in Rhode Island!
For all of your architectural needs, there’s no better firm to turn to than A4 Architecture + Planning in Newport.
A4 Architecture + Planning has received multiple reviews on four verified sites with an average rating of 4.93 stars, earning them an incredible Rating Score™ of 89.31 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking among the top five architects in all of Rhode Island!
Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:
“Ross Cann and A4 Architecture are a pleasure to work with. They provided us with an extremely visually appealing retail space that is also very functional. Ross kept a sharp eye on cost and always tried to get us the most ‘bang for our buck.’ He is not only very good at what he does; he is also very personable and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him.” – Tina S.
Not Your Average Architecture Firm
Ross Cann, RA, AIA (Managing Director and Founding Principal) at A4 Architecture + Planning, generously gave us a few minutes of his time to tell us about this one-of-a-kind business and its award-winning online reputation.
The first thing we wanted to know was what it is that sets A4 Architecture + Planning apart from the many other architecture firms in Rhode Island. Ross told us that A4 Architecture provides a combination of services and very versatile design style. Ross holds architecture degrees from Yale, Cambridge and Columbia, so he is knowledgeable in historic styles but also enjoys doing modern style architecture. The firm’s design approach is geared towards the client’s needs and the immediate environment around the building so that it fits into its site. They use a 3D modeling BIM (Building Information Modeling) program, called Revit, that shows a completed building with sunlight coming through the windows, as well as furniture, all before construction of the building has begun. They are able to give the client a Matrix-like experience of seeing the building in perspective, giving them confidence that the building is in line with their expectations and goals for the project.
Ross went on to add:
“A4 Architecture focuses on creating value for our clients and understands that the process of building and designing is scary and expensive. Without an architect or a skilled consultant, a client will end up spending more money on a lesser quality product. We recommend each client find a good architect they can trust.”
We also wanted to know why they do what they do at A4 Architecture + Planning and how they work to make the world a better place. Here’s what Ross had to say:
“A4 Architecture really focuses on making each project as good as it can be. We take the task of allocating the client’s money and applying it to the building seriously and try to make each project the best building it can possibly be — sustainable, energy-efficient and appropriate for the neighborhood. We understand that we are designing buildings that will still be there in 50 or 100 years from now. Projects we are engaged in have been around for a long time and will be for a long time after we are gone, so we must work for both the client and the community.”
Building Success by Providing Information for Their Clients
When we asked Ross about A4 Architecture + Planning’s secret to such a strong online reputation, he said:
“A4 Architecture tries to provide materials we think customers will find helpful, including blogs on architectural topics, notices of upcoming events with architectural content and other useful online tools to aid customers, partners and potential customers we haven’t yet met.”
Outside of building the kind of online reputation any business owner would envy, A4 Architecture + Planning has spread the word about who they are and what they do through by sponsoring nonprofit organizations and advertising in magazines, as well as by winning many awards and having their projects featured in several magazines, which includes a featured cover in Newport Home Magazine.
Clearly, Ross knows a thing or two about growing a business and building an online reputation. Here’s his expert advice for the many other architecture firms out there:
“Treat each project as if it was your most important. Clients deserve that, but also, choose your projects wisely. Try and find projects where the client desires are in sync with their budget. If someone just wants the fastest or cheapest job possible, they will not be happy with the end result and your reputation will not be enhanced.”
Congratulations to the team at A4 Architecture + Planning for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Ross, for taking the time to speak with us!
We highly recommend A4 Architecture + Planning in Newport. Visit their website today!
