Role of AOR

 

Architect of record (AOR) is the  Architect or the Architecture Firm whose name appears on a Building Permit issued for a specific project on which that architect or firm performed services

Role of AOR is usually in one of three Roles:

1. AOR will process the applications, submission and negotiations with Authorities to grant and obtain the formal approval. While documents will be developed and produced by (Others), who will carry full legal responsibilities against their calculations and designs. Yet, only applicable if the (Others) are NOT fully registered and recognizable in the place of subject processing. These (Others) are mostly abroad architects or Design Studios with limited or minor legal liabilities.

 

2. AOR will process the applications, submission and negotiations with Authorities to grant and obtain the formal approval. While documents will be developed and produced by (Others), who usually are NOT registered or recognizable at the place of the subject processing. Therefore, the AOR will carry full legal responsibilities against their calculations and designs.

 

3. AOR will develop and produce, calculations and designs, based on (pre-concept) developed by (Others), with full legal responsibilities. This will include review, adaption or revision of documents as convenient to meet standards. Then, AOR will process applications, submission and negotiations with Authorities to grant and obtain the formal approval.