INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SERVICES
CAPABILITIES AND APPROACH
Existing Conditions Review
- Review of existing plans and documents
- On-site field verification and photo documentation of existing conditions
- Rectification of drawings to match existing conditions
- Review of potential plan/site discrepancies with owner
- Initial building code research in relation to existing building type, occupancy classification, and allowable building area
Visioning & Strategic Planning
- Establish overall goals for the project
- Review organizations’ mission, culture, and values
- Visioning tools curated to each project
- Current design & planning trends
- Hybrid work models and alternatives
- Workplace strategy and standards
- Workforce survey coordination
Programming
- Organizational data gathering – departmental functions, headcounts, workspace, and amenity requirements
- Projected staff growth
- Facility tours and site observation
- Room occupancy monitoring
- Adjacency studies
- Program documentation and confirmation
Schematic Design
- Exploration of spatial relationships
- Test fit plans to determine if a specific space can accommodate the intended layout and functions
- Space planning to refine the layout and start the placement of furniture
- Preliminary Fire/Life Safety studies
- Preliminary color palette direction/mood boards
Design Development
- Refinement and further development of plans
- Development of the design in 2D and 3D
- Design of custom architectural and design elements
- Selection of materials and finishes
- Specification of doors, glazing, ceiling types, light fixture types, plumbing fixture types, flooring, and similar
- Documentation of required equipment and millwork design
Construction Documentation & Permitting
- Preparation of construction documents to include all plans elevations, sections, details and specifications as needed to bid and construct the project
- Coordination with structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical engineers, and any other specialty consultants as needed for the project
- Integration of consultant drawings with architectural drawings for a coordinated set of construction documents for bid
- Plan check and permit processing
Construction Administration
- Site visits to monitor the progress of construction
- Coordination with the contractor to respond to project requests for information
- Review of contractor’s submittals for conformance to the project document
- Document change orders
- Punch list preparation and coordination with contractor
Consultant Coordination & Management
- Review Project requirements with consultants
- Schedule consultant site visits
- Manage communication between consultants and client
- Provide direction and updates on design decisions made
- Review consultant work to assist with conflict detection
- Establish and communicate project close-out procedures
Sustainable Design Practices
- Energy efficiency
- Waste reduction and water conservation
- Indoor air quality
- Use of sustainable building materials
- Incorporation of natural lighting
- LEED facilitation & certification
Constructability & Quality Assurance Review
- Establish clear documentation standards and guidelines
- Drawing review for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project codes and standards
- Use of a Quality Assurance checklist and a structured approach to document reviews
- Drawing review for coordination between disciplines
- Drawing review with Contractor for constructability methods