If
you are considering the purchase of a
property and would like to gain an understanding
of what might be involved to
transform it into your new home, we can help.
Sizing and
placement of an addition is a minefield in Greenwich
and involves a myriad of
departments and approvals... variances even.
There are also many
"hidden" exemptions to take advantage of.
Knowledge of local
regulations is everything.
Then together we can establish a preliminary cost
analysis,
so you can make an informed decision regarding the total cost of
your vision.
If you are in the planning stages of an alteration,
addition or new construction ….
Then now is the time to contact us.
We
can help you with initial research to navigate the regulatory minefield.
Once you have decided to move forward, Baumeister Inc. will take
care of
the permit process
and deal with all appropriate Town Departments.
Once permitted, Baumeister Inc. will manage the
construction
and interior build-out to Certificate of Occupancy and move-in
conditions.
Hello - my name is Ferdinand Steyer
In my mid-twenties I started to come repeatetly with an
orchestra from Austria to Amercia,
promoting Austrian Culture and Tourism,
representing the Austrian Government Department of Tourism.
My affinity with America grew and so I eventually
decided to stay and become an American Citizen.
Much so to the disappointment
of my family, since I was the last of a long line of "Tischler Meister"
or Master Carpenters. I apprenticed with my father who apprenticed with
his father and so on for at least five generations that I can trace. I was
supposed to carry on the family tradition and shop in Vienna, but, as I
mentioned earlier, I was in love with America.
I started my first American
company in 1982, called "F. Steyer Design" in Greenwich, CT. During that
time, I worked with most of the prominent architects in Manhattan and indeed all
over the country, designing and executing projects for the “Rich & Famous”.
I earned many awards
such as in "Custom Home" magazine, "New Yorker" magazine, and many write-ups,
for example in "Architectural Digest", " Fortune" magazine and many others.
Based on urging by my family, I sold my business in 1996
intending to move back to Austria.
Being in possession of a one-way ticket, having arranged
for international moving services and driving around with shipping cartons in my
car, I had a change of mind.
Well ….. I am still here. I couldn’t leave my chosen
Homeland.
I took on a position with
General Electric as VP – Manager Strategic Product Development.
I was in charge of major
office build-outs across North America and Canada.
These projects were all in the multi-million-dollar
range.
During my tenure at GE I earned the prestigious
“Thomas Edison Award for Innovation” as well as 5 industry related patents.
After five years in “Corporate America” I decided that
it was time to work for myself again.
Since then I have completed many different residential
projects from renovating a 200 Year old Farmhouse, addition/renovations to
complete tear-downs and new construction.
My extensive knowledge and contacts with local
regulatory departments are of great benefit to my clients to obtain permits,
variances at local and State levels and Certificates of Occupancy.