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Bricolage, Inc. is applying for government grants to increase staffing, upgrade software, and enhance marketing efforts. The company is positioned as a Minority Woman Owned Business, focusing on federal contracting and developing joint ventures. They are especially interested in recovery assistance for areas affected by the Los Angeles fire damage, collaborating with the American Institute of Architects (AIA LA).
The firm prides itself on being nimble and efficient, bringing extensive experience across various project scales. They are known for delivering comprehensive services, including feasibility studies, architecture, interiors, and branding. This versatility has led to strong partnerships, with developer clients often opting to collaborate on projects, highlighting the firm's respect and value in the industry.
Bricolage, Inc. faces competition from established firms like Gensler, KTGY, and HBA. Their competitive advantage lies in offering all design services in-house, ensuring effective coordination and project execution, which leads to time and cost savings. They have built a large design cooperative, enabling them to scale their team as needed while maintaining low overhead. Their unique collaborative approach allows for a diverse and experienced team to contribute to projects from the outset, ensuring efficient execution and integration of building systems. This strategy positions Bricolage, Inc. for growth and excellence in architecture and design.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 92-2202838
Location: Santa Monica, CA, United States
Length of Operation: 11plus
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $500k to $1M
Annual Gross Expense: $250k to $500k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
- Staffing - Software upgrades - Marekting
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Business Plan
- Federal contracting for with Minority Woman Owned Business status - Development joint ventures - Recovery assistances for LA fire damage zones with AIA LA (American Institute of Architects) We are a nimble and efficient firm with a wealth of experience across diverse project scales and scopes. Known by our clients as the “entitlement to marketing package” architect, we provide comprehensive services tailored to both homeowners and developers. These range from feasibility studies to branding packages, encompassing planning, architecture, interiors, lighting, landscaping, FFE procurement, art consulting, signage, graphics, and staging. With extensive project management experience on a global stage, we are poised to tackle large-scale projects with unmatched efficiency and precision. Over the years, our developer clients have not only trusted us with their projects but have also invited us to join as joint partners—testament to the value and respect we bring to every collaboration. We are ready to take our practice to the next level, growing alongside strategic investments that will solidify our seat at the table and empower us to redefine excellence in architecture and design.
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Self Identified Competition
Gensler KTGY HBA What sets us apart is our ability to provide all design services in-house, ensuring seamless coordination and delivering projects with exceptional time and cost efficiency. Additionally, we are supported by a large design cooperative that we founded, allowing us to scale effortlessly from a five-person team to a 200-person powerhouse when needed. Inspired by the collaborative model of the film industry, we operate as a small, agile unit within a larger network of seasoned designers and architects. This approach enables us to assemble a team of registered architects with over 100 years of combined experience, while maintaining minimal overhead for our clients. Furthermore, our in-house building systems engineering reviewer ensures that every project is designed with structural and systems integration in mind from Day 1. This early-stage coordination results in smoother processes and greater efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
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