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Originally Posted by jcommin
I re-read this again:
8,000 sq ft for $75K - I don't think so: that's less than $100 sq ft.
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Actually $75k is less than $10/sf. Still, $9-$10/sf for total architectural design/services is a bit high IMO. On medium/large scale commercial stuff, it's more common to see arch. fees charged as a percentage of building costs. For a fairly simple medical office build out, I would expect something in the neighborhood of 5-8% of total build cost. For complex build-outs (specialized plumbing for dental, multiple ops, etc.),
maybe kick it up to 10%.
It really depends on the nature and complexity of the project. If this is going to be an uber-fancy space @ $1.6MM ($200/sf build cost), then $142k is in the ball park I'd say (but still a bit on the high side @ 9%). However, if this is closer to (or less than) an $800k build-out ($100/sf), then $142k is way high (for an $800k project, that would be like 18% for architectural...ridiculous).
Obviously things vary by geographic region/market, but I'd be getting a few bids for sure.
You might see if you can find a commercial builder with an in-house design/architect team. That should keep costs down a bit. YMMV...