Site Selection and Evaluation Consultation
• Determine ability to accommodate programmed uses
• Determine net usable area
• Define agency criteria, fees
• Define agency approval processes
• Identify environmental concerns
• Recommend optimum site to develop
Programming
• Initial needs assessment
• Define usage priorities, options
• Explore and suggest multi-use options
• Consider temporary uses
• Adaptive use studies of existing facilities
• Prepare master usage program
Site Feasibility Studies
• Capacity of site to meet programmed needs
• Circulation studies
• Parking Studies
• Community identity connection
Site Master Planning
• Relationships between all building functions
• Sequential development studies
• Integration of site topography
• Coordination of civil engineering studies
• Design of outdoor spaces (plazas, courtyards,
pedestrian circulation)
• Coordinate development of a landscape master plan
• Way finding master plan, master signage program
• Planning of sports and other outside activities
• Rendered presentations
Phasing Studies
• Program feasibility of phased components
• Phasing options
• Development cost implications
• Detailed phasing plan
Agency Entitlements, Including Environmental Coordination
• Preliminary agency meetings
• Assess need for environmental studies and mitigation
• Establish detailed entitlement schedule
• Prepare exhibits, studies
• Coordinate work of all team members
• Represent project at community meetings
• Present project to review boards, planning commission
Special Presentation, Reports
• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of special studies and reports
Design Services
Conceptual Building Design
• Design theme
• Functional layout, space planning
• 3D massing/computer modeling
• Furniture and fixture layout
• Exterior concept
• Material and color selection
• Budget criteria
Graphic Presentations
• 3D visual imaging
• Animations
• Renderings
Cost Analysis Facilitation, Coordination
• Identify all project cost categories
• Establish preconstruction services with general contractor
• Provide clear delineation of all design elements at each step
of project development
• Adjust project scope, features, and quality if required to
conform to budget parameters
• Communicate with Owner’s lender at key junctures in project
Schematic Design
• Guide Owner in selection of project delivery method
• Coordinate the work of all design team members
• Assure conformance to conceptual design concept
• Guide owner in making all design decisions
• Address specific needs of special features, including
commercial kitchen, baptismal, and stage design
Design Development
• Coordinate all technical systems, including audio,
acoustical, visual imaging, and lighting
• Finalize all design decisions
• Provide documentation for cost analysis update
Construction Documents
• Integrate final permit drawings with detailed specifications
• Insure that 100% of the Owner’s needs have been addressed
• Coordinate the general contractor’s final pricing
Coordination of Design-Build Subcontractors
• Provide direction to all design-build subcontractors
throughout all project phases
• Respond to the design-build subcontractors during the
schematic design phase of the project
• Insure that the work of the design-build subcontractors
complies with all project criteria
• Integrate the work of the design-build subcontractors into all
other disciplines
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