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Case Study: In-House Architect from Colombia at $1,500/Month

The Savings

Compared to hiring a U.S. architect in-house:

  • Average salary for a staff residential architect in the U.S.: $70K–$90K/year ($5,800–$7,500/month).
  • With payroll taxes, benefits, and overhead: $85K–$110K/year ($7,100–$9,200/month).
  • Savings with Colombian architect: ~$65K–$95K per year.

Compared to relying solely on the architecture firm:

  • Firms typically charge $75–$150/hour for drafting, revisions, and renderings.
  • Even 20 hours/month = $1,500–$3,000/month, and turnaround is slower.
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  • Annual cost for U.S. architect: $85K–$110K.
  • Annual cost for Colombian architect: $18K.
  • Savings: $67K–$92K per year — plus dramatically faster turnaround.

This gave Southern Crown:

  • Speed to client: Pricing custom homes quickly instead of waiting weeks.
  • Flexibility: Ability to make changes in-house without being stuck in the firm’s backlog.
  • Higher client experience: Prospective buyers see 3D renders and receive budgets faster, helping Southern Crown win more business

So, the impact here is not just cost savings (~80–85% less), but also a competitive edge in the custom home market because they can respond faster and more professionally than competitors.

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