We advised an architecture firm to structure a design partnership for a significant museum project. We explored different collaboration models using AIA contract documents, including scenarios where our client would serve as either the Design Architect (AIA Document B111–2022, Agreement Between Owner and Design Architect) or the Architect of Record (AIA Document B112–2022, Agreement Between Owner and Architect of Record). We discussed using AIA Document E205–2022, Architects’ Scope and Responsibility Matrix to clearly delineate responsibilities between the two architects. We addressed issues such as licensure, coordination of services, reliance on information, design credit, ownership rights, and dispute resolution.
