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In order to do that, we embrace honest and frequent communication. This allows you to be fully informed and educated throughout the process and become a valuable partner in creating something wonderful. This also allows us to get to know you and what makes your organization special. We do our best work when we are totally engaged and understand what is important to you.
Good building design is a process from start-to-finish. Good planning, discussion, and decision making builds on itself to arrive at beautiful, functional, and inspirational spaces that are carefully designed for you. Making the right decisions, at the right time, and in the right order are the foundations of a successful project.
STEPS IN A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT:
1. PRE-DESIGN
Evaluation of What You Have & What You Need
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Existing Facility Drawings
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Space Programming / Scope List
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Facility Surveys & Bdg Code Analysis
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Site Selection Analysis
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Budget & Timeline Discussions
2. MASTER PLANNING
Initial Land & Building Planning
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Site & Building Master Planning
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Project Phasing
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Property Research & Zoning Approvals
3. SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Big Picture Building Concept Drawings
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Building Plans
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Building Massing & Exterior Elevations
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BIM Modeling - 3D Concept Renderings
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Video Fly-throughs
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Concept Budgeting & Timelines
4. DESIGN INTEGRATION
Building Engineering & Concept Refinement
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Building Engineering Systems Design
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Architectural Concept Refinement
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Material Selections
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Detailed Budgeting
5. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Finalize & Draw-up all of the Design Details
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Architectural Detailing
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Final Engineering Coordination & Review
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Project Specifications
6. BIDDING & PERMITTING
Contractor Pricing & City Permitting
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Building Permit Approvals
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Administer Project Bidding
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Negotiate Final Construction Pricing & Alternates
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Prepare & Review Construction Contracts
7. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Construction Phase of the project
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Represent Owner's Interests during construction
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Communication & on site meetings with owner and contractor during entire construction process
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Review Contractor's Applications for Payment
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Construction Observations & Meeting Minutes
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Submittals & Shop Drawing Review
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As Built Record Drawings
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Project Close-out
8. POST OCCUPANCY
Follow-up and Future Planning
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Future Needs Assessment
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Warranty Review
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Post-occupancy evaluation
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Master Plan Review
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