Process

THE DESIGN PROCESS

Programming/Pre-Design

Master Planning: Assistance in determining project goals for both long and short range client needs and desires.
Quantitative: Specific space requirements, including function, quality, size, orientation, adjacencies, circulation, access, and light.
Qualitative: Subjective spatial quality considerations including form, character, style, texture, and color.

Research & Analysis

Thorough site investigation and photography to gather information and identify any necessary corrective actions on existing structure.
As-built Documents: Produce accurate dimensioned plans and elevations of the existing structure and site from on-site research.
Code Investigations: Research and documentation of relevant applicable state and national building codes as might pertain to proposed building project.
Municipal Ordinance Investigation: Research and documentation of relevant municipal ordinances and/or local CCRs as might pertain to proposed building project.
Cost Feasibility Investigation: Assistance in cost estimation on a systems and square foot basis to determine initial feasibility and scope of project.

Conceptual Design

Conceptual site plan and/or master plan explorations for site building solutions at an appropriate scale.
Conceptual "bubble diagram" exploratory solutions for program requirements investigating space requirements, adjacency relationships, orientation and circulation at an appropriate scale.

Schematic Design

Schematic site plan and/or master plan design for site and proposed building solution at an appropriate scale.
Schematic plans and exterior elevations exploring various possible design solutions to program requirements at 1/8 " = 1'0" scale.
Loose schematic sketches of exterior and/or interior of the various design solutions or special conditions.

Design Development

Development and refinement of selected schematic design solution to a more thorough level of understanding and completeness.
Design development site plan showing proposed solution and relevant site features as required for selected solution.
Design development plans at 1/4" = 1'0" scale.
Design development exterior elevations at 1/4" = 1'0" scale.
Building or wall section at 1/4"=1'0" scale showing an interior space and building materials.
Interior elevations as required of selected design solution.
Two-page outline specifications of building materials.

Construction Documentation

Preparation of "working" or construction drawings and specifications of the final developed building design.
Site or plot plan at an appropriate scale.
Floor plans at 1/4"=1'0" scale.
Exterior elevations at 1/4" = 1'0" scale.
Building section at 1/4" or 3/8" or 1/2" = 1'0" scale.
Relevant interior elevations at 1/4" or 3/8" = 1'0" scale.
Relevant details at 1-1/2" or 3" = 1'0" scale.
Structural engineering including:
Foundation/footing plan at 1/4" = 1'0" scale.
Floor and roof framing plans at 1/4" = 1'0" scale.
Electrical/lighting layout at 1/4" = 1'0" scale, and electrical fixture schedule if appropriate.
Specifications and project manual.
Preliminary design for HVAC system.
Building permit application and related materials to municipality.


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