Gauthier Alvarado & Associates

Gauthier, Alvarado & Associates is a firm composed of innovative designers who bring multiple perspectives and flexibility to any given project. We are a team of designers who understand the importance of incorporating structural, mechanical, and electrical considerations into the architecture from the onset. Our focus is on designing for the public realm, creating spaces that serve institutions and the people they serve. We are passionate about creating spaces where people can work, learn, play, and live.

Our Services

At Gauthier, Alvarado & Associates, we offer a range of services designed to meet the needs of our clients. Our services include:

Architecture | Interiors

Our approach to architecture and interior design begins with understanding the owner's viewpoint from the earliest planning documents and concept plans. We believe that successful projects result from a deep understanding of the owner's needs and goals. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the final product meets their expectations while also being aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Structural

We provide innovative, cost-effective structural design solutions that support aesthetically pleasing and functional buildings for our clients. Our team of structural engineers has the expertise to design buildings that are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective.

Mechanical | Electrical | Plumbing

We provide coordinated whole-building system design as well as standalone mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services. Our team of engineers has the expertise to design systems that are energy-efficient, reliable, and meet the unique needs of each project.

Term Contracts

We provide term contract services, which are typically used by government agencies to expedite urgent construction projects. Our team has the expertise to provide studies, investigations, reports, repairs, modifications, and upgrades. We are pre-approved and must have our contract renewed on a regular basis, ensuring that all service providers are proven and trusted to produce quality work.

Sustainable Design

We provide common-sense sustainable design, adapting the level of sustainability to the project and its unique requirements. Sometimes sustainability is the over-riding factor and drives the design, while other times, the building program limits the extent to which sustainable design can be implemented.

Design-Build

We provide design-build services, which allow us to oversee the entire design and construction process. This approach ensures that the final product meets the client's expectations while also being cost-effective and energy-efficient.

Energy Conservation

We provide energy conservation services, helping our clients reduce their energy costs while also being environmentally responsible.

Peer Reviews

We provide peer reviews, offering an independent review of a project's design and construction documents. This approach ensures that the final product is safe, sustainable, and meets the unique needs of each project.

Our Portfolio

Our portfolio showcases our expertise in a variety of project types, including recreational, commercial, educational, government, historic renovation, and laboratory research projects. Our team has the expertise to design buildings that are safe, sustainable, and functional.

At Gauthier, Alvarado & Associates, we are committed to providing the highest quality service to our clients. We believe that successful projects result from a collaborative approach, incorporating the client's needs and expectations into the design and construction process. We are dedicated to creating spaces that serve the public realm, are aesthetically pleasing, and functional.

Thank you for considering Gauthier, Alvarado & Associates for your design and construction needs. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.