New Orleans, USA
Studio BKA
In Practice
Programa
Studio BKA, nestled in the heart of New Orleans, is a boutique architectural firm with a profound dedication to custom residential, historic preservation, and hospitality projects. Their practice is defined by a holistic design approach, wherein every project is meticulously crafted from the inside-out to ensure seamless integration with its surroundings.
Technology isn't just a tool; it's an integral part of the workflow at Studio BKA. Leveraging the latest advancements, such as Programa, the team ensures that their processes are not only organized and thorough but also highly collaborative. By harnessing 3D modeling technology, they virtually construct each project before breaking ground, preemptively addressing any potential coordination issues.
“Programa is very easy to use and has quicker loading speeds than other scheduling software I tested, so updating information is fast.”
Kim Payne AllenArchitect
Programa plays a pivotal role in their operations, serving as the backbone for scheduling Finish and Fixture schedules, as well as Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) schedules. The platform allows them to input budgetary information, offering a comprehensive view of the entire fixture package's cost before the project enters the bid phase. Additionally, Studio BKA utilizes Programa's Pinboards feature to showcase renderings, providing clients with a visual representation of their design concepts.
Recently, Programa helped Studio BKA overcome a significant challenge in their project workflow. Being a web-based software, it enables multiple designers to work simultaneously without the fear of overriding each other's contributions. This collaborative environment fosters efficiency and streamlines the design process. Furthermore, Programa's user-friendly interface and integration of imagery alleviate the issues previously encountered with Excel. With the old system, clients lacked access until schedules were finalized, leading to confusion about the latest updates. Programa eliminates this ambiguity by providing real-time access to updated schedules via personalized dashboards. The platform's swift loading speeds ensure that information updates are promptly reflected, enhancing client satisfaction.
“My clients also love Programa because they can pull up their dashboard to the latest and greatest finish and fixture schedules. There's never a question about having the most updated schedule since everything is web-based.”
Kim Payne AllenArchitect
While Studio BKA finds Programa indispensable, they express a desire for an iPhone app to further facilitate accessibility. Nonetheless, they remain optimistic about the platform's potential enhancements in the future.