Strategic Research for Boutique Architecture Firms

Description Thank you for accepting this paid pilot assignment. The purpose of this project is to evaluate your research quality, attention to detail, critical thinking, and overall methodology. If the quality meets my expectations, I intend to continue immediately with the full project and establish an ongoing working relationship. Scope of Work Research and qualify 15 boutique Architecture Firms that meet the following criteria: Geographic Area Manhattan (New York City) Brooklyn Queens Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk Counties) Company Size Approximately 1–20 employees Company Type Only Architecture Firms. Do NOT include: Interior Design Firms Engineering Firms Landscape Architects Developers General Contractors Construction Managers Real Estate Companies Furniture Companies Lighting Designers Kitchen & Bath Design Firms Drafting Companies Project Focus The firms should primarily work on: High-end residential architecture Luxury renovations Custom homes Brownstones Townhouses Penthouses Luxury apartment renovations Boutique hospitality Luxury retail Luxury office build-outs Premium mixed-use developments Required Information For each company provide: Company Name Website City Approximate Employee Count Owner / Principal Title Verified Email Phone Number (if publicly available) LinkedIn Instagram (if available) Research & Qualification For every company include: Why this company is an excellent strategic fit for MGluck Designs. Why you believe this firm is likely to collaborate with an outside Interior Design & Project Management company. Recent business activity (projects, awards, hiring, website updates, social media activity, etc.) including the source whenever possible. A personalized Best Conversation Starter explaining the strongest reason to begin a conversation with this firm. Opportunity Rating (1–5 Stars) Confidence Score (1–10) Important This is not a lead generation project. I am evaluating your ability to identify high-quality business opportunities, not simply collect contact information. Please only include companies that you genuinely believe are worth contacting. Accuracy, independent judgment, and research quality are significantly more important than speed. Deliverable Please submit the completed research in a clean Excel or Google Sheets format.