A concierge service for project and cost management, VVA has made a national name for itself as an advocate for clients in the luxury space.
Stairs by architect Studio Tim Campbell
Employing the regional knowledge of a local office with the connections and resources of a national organization, VVA (vvallc.com) meets the needs of clients from Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Aspen.
VVA’s team of multi-disciplined, experienced project managers come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring unique insight to every job. Project manager, Nathalie Elfer, is one expert who works out of the Boston office. She is a registered architect who spent much of her early career working on Parisian museum projects, but moved to Boston to begin work at an urban planning firm and later took a job with an interior architect. Nathalie’s background and skill set led her to a career in project management at VVA where she now assists in the development of the company’s luxury residential sector, specializing in high-profile projects.
Barn and pool also by Studio Tim Campbell
“In all projects, communication is key, and we are the hub,” says Elfer about her vendor-facing work with the company. “That is where our value lies.” VVA likens itself to the conductor of a highly specialized orchestra made of interior designers, architects, general contractors and other professionals and tradesmen who touch the project’s many instruments.
Working with VVA is a highly personalized experience, whether their specialists are with you from start to finish or for one facet of your project. One of the most significant aspects of VVA’s work is risk management. When a client’s risk is established contractually from the start, the process for all parties advances smoothly and transparently.
From finding a broker, site assessment, vendor selection, proposal creation and scheduling walkthroughs to estimating initial costs and tracking them along the way, finding movers, understanding permitting and preempting issues before they even arise—VVA takes the stress and planning out of the build or renovation.
Nathalie Bellemare Elfer RA, NCARB.
“We can help you with anything and everything, and really be an advocate for your big investment,” says Elfer.
While you can be as involved as you want, VVA understands that a renovation or build can’t always be a client’s full-time job. Taking a step back allows experts to take the lead, resulting in a superior finished product.