Crane Architectural Group

Architecture and Planning from a Downtown Fullerton Studio

Crane Architectural Group is a team of dedicated professionals providing architectural and planning services to a broad spectrum of the building industry, including governmental agencies and private developers. Working from an office on E. Wilshire Ave in Fullerton, the firm describes itself as committed to design excellence and what it calls Responsive Architecture.

The practice is led by principal Richard J. Crane, Jr., AIA, who advocates a hands-on approach to all phases of a project. Rather than run a high-volume practice, the firm keeps a selective client base so each project gets dedicated attention — and holds to the belief that quality architecture does not have to be sacrificed for cost effective construction.

Services

• Full service architecture

• Building design and programming

• Land planning and site analysis

• Space planning

• Planning and feasibility studies

• ADA compliance studies

• Sustainable and green building design

• Construction documents and specifications

• Construction cost estimating

• Governmental processing

• Project bidding and negotiation

• Construction contract administration

Full Service Architecture

The firm's scope runs from the earliest planning stages through the end of construction. That means feasibility studies, programming and site analysis up front; building design and construction documents in the middle; and governmental processing, bidding and negotiation, and construction contract administration on the back end. A LEED-AP (Accredited Professional) on staff supports the firm's green building and sustainable architecture work.

For scopes outside the architectural discipline, Crane Architectural Group coordinates consultant services including site surveying, landscape architecture, civil engineering, mechanical, plumbing and electrical engineering, traffic engineering, commercial kitchen design, acoustical engineering, and geotechnical investigation.

Why Crane Architectural Group

• Architectural and planning services for both governmental agencies and private developers

• Principal Richard J. Crane, Jr., AIA stays directly involved through all phases of a project

• A selective client base rather than a high-volume practice, so projects get dedicated attention

• LEED-AP on staff for green building and sustainable design work

• Project experience across six building types, from single family homes to sports complexes

• Consultant team assembled in-house for engineering, landscape architecture, and specialty design

Common Questions

What kinds of projects does the firm take on?

The published project categories are single family residential, multi-family residential, commercial and industrial, recreational and sports complexes, religious and institutional buildings, and community centers.

Do they handle permits and agency approvals?

Governmental processing is listed among the firm's services, alongside construction documents, specifications, and construction contract administration.

Can they help before a design exists?

Yes — programming, site analysis, land planning, space planning, and planning and feasibility studies are all listed as services, which are the steps that come before a building design is drawn.

Do they work on sustainable projects?

The firm lists sustainable architecture and green building design as services and notes a LEED-AP (Accredited Professional) on staff.

Visit Crane Architectural Group

The studio is at 110 E. Wilshire Ave, Suite 300 in Fullerton, a few blocks from the downtown core. Owners, developers, and agency staff planning a project can call 714-525-0363 or email the principal directly to talk through scope, feasibility, and next steps.