Services 4 — WOMO STUDIO

PRE-DESIGN

Before full architectural design begins, crucial upfront planning and analysis can make or break your upcoming building project. Our comprehensive pre-design services establish a strategic foundation to set your project up for success.

We collaborate closely with you to align on your vision and goals, assess feasibility, create project budgets and schedules, analyze sites, engage stakeholders, and conduct specialized studies. This provides the insights we need to inform design strategies that uniquely fit your priorities.

Our thoughtful pre-design process reduces risks, gathers critical information, and validates project viability early on. This creates a roadmap for smooth execution and cost-effectiveness down the road.

With decades of experience, we navigate pre-design intricacies you may not anticipate. Our diligent upfront work ensures no crucial factors are overlooked.

Let us lay the groundwork to optimize project outcomes, prevent hassles, and make your vision a reality through strategic pre-design services.

Developing detailed project goals, requirements and scope. Defining all spatial, functional, operational, technical and performance requirements for the project.
Analyzing space adjacencies and relationships. Developing space flow diagrams showing connections between spaces. Determining sizes, proportions and layouts of spaces.
Creating a detailed schedule for all phases of project including pre-design, design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Scheduling key milestone dates.
Developing early cost models, estimates and budgets for all parts of project based on scope, schedule, market conditions. Allowing for escalation and contingencies.
Analyzing costs over the lifetime of the facility including upfront costs, operating costs, maintenance and disposal. Helps inform design decisions.
Detailed analysis of project feasibility looking at technical, legal, schedule and cost factors. Helps determine if project is viable.
Consulting with all required approving agencies and authorities early to determine requirements. May need zoning, building code, accessibility, environmental approvals.
Analyzing potential sites for access, visibility, traffic, zoning, soils, drainage, available utilities, easements, suitability for intended use.
Comprehensive survey of existing buildings to document layouts, conditions, systems. Shape renovation or replacement strategies with informed insights.
Gather, consolidate client data: floor plans, surveys, photos, asset records. Create a central knowledge base for effective decision-making.
Visual, graphic and physical presentations to clients, user groups, community and approval agencies.
Researching local market demand, competition, demographics, economic climate as it relates to project.
Working with clients to secure financing through loans, bonds, grants. Preparing financial plans.
Custom pre-design studies specific to unique aspects of project like acoustics, security, lighting.
If needed, assistance with rezoning site to appropriate designation for intended use.
Generating community awareness and support for project through presentations, events, media outreach.
Survey establishing legal property boundaries, lines, easements. Critical for site strategy.
Analysis of site's geology, soils, slope stability, suitability for foundations and utilities.

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Schematic design builds upon pre-design work to transform a project from abstract ideas into concrete form and function. Our architects dive deep into conceptualizing and representing the spatial relationships, scale, and character of your project through this crucial phase.

We start by thoroughly reviewing all available data to ensure we understand project goals, budget, and context. After exploring multiple approaches, we refine a selected design direction that aligns with your vision through drawings, models, and renderings.

Frequent collaboration and presentations allow us to gain your input and build consensus as the design develops. We consult with engineers for preliminary structural, mechanical, and other building system concepts. Our interior designers weave together interior layouts, finishes, and furnishings.

This intensive process evolves the design from a big picture concept to schematic drawings with real shape and substance. Our personalized service ensures systematic exploration of alternatives so your vision takes form thoughtfully. With decades of experience translating visions into buildable designs, we create a solid schematic foundation to set your project up for success into the construction documentation phase.

Gathering and coordinating all client-supplied data including existing drawings, conditions surveys, operational requirements, BIM models, etc. Critical basis for design.
Thoroughly reviewing proposed project program and budget against project goals. Validating or proposing changes.
Developing different high-level design concepts showing different layouts, forms, materials. For client review.
Evolving initial conceptual layouts into a detailed architectural design illustrating scale, spatial relationships, aesthetics.
Drawings indicating overall building massing, scale, key spaces, circulation, major materials. Provides understanding of design intent.
The architect develops an early cost estimate based on the schematic design and current area market conditions.
Scheduling regular meetings and collaboration sessions with clients to present design progress and get approvals/feedback.
The interior designer develops preliminary concepts for interior layouts, furniture, finishes, fixtures based on schematic architectural design.
Conducting feasibility studies related to future expansion capability, environmental impact, accessibility, acoustics.
Preparing unique presentations and design submissions to obtain agency approvals, community support. May involve models, renderings, animations.
Developing physical or digital models, photographic renderings to effectively communicate design intent.
Ongoing administration of schedule, budget, contracts, documentation throughout design phase.
Early engagement with approval agencies to obtain feedback and requirements on schematic design.
Engineers develop a preliminary structural system for the building based on schematic design.
Landscape architect develops initial concepts for hardscapes, plantings, exterior amenities.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

The design development phase is where we bring your vision to life, evolving schematic concepts into detailed, construction-ready design documentation. Our architects lead an intensive process focused on resolving all technical details while maintaining the design aesthetics and intent.

Through ongoing collaboration, we ensure the design continues aligning with your goals as we refine architectural plans, material selections, finishes, millwork, lighting, and accessories. Multi-disciplinary coordination with engineers and consultants creates a unified design with optimized building systems.

Immersive visualizations, presentations, and cost estimates along the way provide crucial insights that allow us to make informed design decisions together. Our personalized approach and decades of experience enable us to work through complexity, turning your vision into comprehensive construction documentation.

With excellence in design development, we produce the technical clarity needed for accurate pricing, effective construction, and the successful realization of your project goals.

Continued coordination of any additional client data, surveys, operational requirements collected during design process.
Architect coordinates all aspects of design with consultants and engineers to ensure integrated solution.
Architect refines schematic design through more detailed plans, sections, elevations, layouts, materials.
More detailed drawings showing room finishes, millwork, door and window details, accessory plans.
Architect updates cost estimate based on the detailed design development documentation.
Ongoing meetings with client to review design progress and get approvals.
Interior designer advances interior layouts, furniture, finishes, lighting, fixtures.
Any additional studies needed for specialty aspects like acoustics, FF&E.
Presentations to gain support from community, approval agencies, stakeholders.
Enhanced models, renderings and walkthroughs to communicate design.
Ongoing administration of schedule, budget, contracts, documentation.
Continued coordination with approval agencies as design progresses.
Collaborating closely with consultants to ensure alignment of architectural and engineering systems to advance the design.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

As architects, we recognize that meticulously detailed construction documentation is the crucial foundation for the accurate pricing, competitive bidding, and successful execution of your project.

Our rigorous construction documentation process brings together comprehensive architectural, engineering, and interior design drawings, specifications, calculations, and details into a precisely coordinated technical package. We utilize a collaborative approach with constant communication between disciplines to ensure consistency and technical excellence across all documents.

With decades of experience, we exercise great care and quality control to produce complete, unambiguous documentation that clearly conveys the complete scope and intent of the design. We also provide full services including permitting, agency approvals, bidding support, cost surveys, and project management for a streamlined progression into construction.

By making construction documentation a priority, our clients gain the technical clarity and completeness required for contractors to accurately price, competitively bid, and flawlessly execute the construction of their project. We firmly believe in outstanding documentation as the key to achieving your vision.

Meticulous review of all client-supplied data, operational requirements, and project information gathered and integrates pertinent details into the construction documents.
Architect maintains constant coordination with MEP, structural, and civil engineering consultants to ensure that drawings, specifications, layouts, and details are aligned across disciplines.
Comprehensive architectural drawings detailing dimensions, finishes, millwork, doors, windows, and other design elements.
Thorough quality control checks to review and coordinate all documentation for accuracy and consistency across the various disciplines involved.
Architect updates cost estimate based on near complete construction documents.
Architect organizes and conducts regular client meetings at specific milestones to present the progress of the construction documents and seek formal approvals.
Comprehensive interior design documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, schedules, and plans that define the interior finishes and fixtures.
To facilitate a competitive bidding process, architect specifies alternative product, material, or system options for key building components.
If required, architect tailors instructions to bidders, bid forms, scopes of work, and other documentation to align with the specific project procurement process.
Architect manages the entire documentation process, ensuring it adheres to the established budget and timeline targets.
Architecture actively engages with regulatory agencies, submitting the necessary documentation for review and thoroughly addressing all agency comments.
Architect reviews and coordinates structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other consultant’s documents to ensure they align with architectural intent and each other.
Architect collaborates with consultants to obtain their updated discipline-specific cost estimates as the documentation process nears its completion.

BIDDING/ NEGOTIATION

The bidding and negotiation phase is a culmination of prior design efforts, requiring diligent management for a successful contract award. We shepherd clients through bid solicitation, analysis, negotiations, and finalization of construction agreements.

With extensive experience, we issue clear bid documents, manage bidder communications, facilitate competitive bidding, evaluate results, and advise on award strategy. Our architects thoroughly review bids for completeness, pricing, qualifications, and alignment with project requirements.

We offer customized services like pre-qualification, separate bid packages, or negotiated specialty bids to suit project needs. Seamless coordination with engineering partners ensures comprehensive technical review.

Throughout the process, we maintain disciplined project management and open client communication to meet schedule and budget goals. Our expertise in bidding and procurement lends confidence in awarding a construction contract that optimizes value and quality. Let us guide your project to a successful start of construction.

Architect thoroughly reviews bidding documents to ensure inclusion of any pending client-supplied data that could impact pricing, requirements, or the solicitation process.
If separate bid packages are used, Architect organizes the division of work across packages to ensure appropriate scopes for different trades or project phases.
Architect issues the bid documents to prequalified contractors, adhering to the established schedule and protocols to generate competitive, comprehensive bids.
Should any changes arise during bidding, Architect promptly issues bid addenda to notify prospective bidders of approved changes during the bidding process.
Architect thoroughly evaluates all bids received for completeness, pricing, bidder qualifications, conformance to requirements, and makes detailed recommendations to the client based on qualifications and pricing.
Architect guides the client in finalizing and executing the construction contract with the selected bidder by advising on contract terms and paperwork.
Architect conducts bid review meetings with the client at key milestones to provide recommendations on strategy and reviews bid outcomes and award recommendations.
Architect can facilitate separate bid packages for different trades or negotiate specialty bids outside the solicitation process, for project-specific needs.
On request, Architect can offer services for bidder pre-qualification and assessment of alternative technical proposals.
Architect proactively manages the bidding administration to meet project schedule and budget goals through the contract award milestone, ensuring an effective contract award.
Architect coordinates the issuance of consultants’ completed documents tailored to their discipline for bidding distribution.
Architect coordinates the issuance of any required engineer addenda during the advertised bidding period.
Architect obtains engineering consultants' input on bid evaluations related to their areas of specialization.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Throughout construction, we provide contract administration services focused on oversight, progress evaluation, quality assurance, budget and schedule management, and client communication.

With extensive experience, our architects conduct thorough site observation, track and assess construction progress, process payment applications, provide technical interpretations, and review submittals and changes. We identify issues early, recommend solutions, and closely inspect architectural elements for quality execution per the contract.

For complex projects, we offer full-time on-site representation to monitor activities. Seamless coordination with engineers ensures comprehensive reviews across all disciplines. We maintain rigorous documentation like observation reports and record drawings.

Our contract administration expertise provides the oversight necessary to resolve problems, contain costs, maintain schedules, and achieve successful project delivery in conformance with design intent. Let us safeguard your investment through construction.

Architect conducts regular site visits throughout construction to visually observe work completed and in progress. Detailed site observation reports are maintained by Architect tracking actual progression against the baseline contractor schedule.
On a defined recurring interval [typically tied to payment applications], architect formally evaluates contractor progress against the approved baseline schedule, identifying and noting any lags or deficiencies. Recommendations are provided for corrective actions if needed to maintain schedule compliance.
Upon receipt of contractor payment applications on a monthly basis, we thoroughly review submitted documentation, validate completed work phases through site observation, and issue certificates for payment for amounts earned for satisfactorily completed work.
As questions arise from the contractor related to the intent of the contract documents, architect provides additional instruction through supplementary drawings, specifications, or other media to provide clarification on requirements.
Architect diligently reviews contractor submittals, such as shop drawings, product data, samples, and test reports to verify submitted products and work meets contract document requirements before use on the project.
If changes are proposed, architect analyzes the scope and cost implications of the change, provides recommendations to the client, and upon approval process change orders adjusting the contract terms accordingly.
At substantial completion, Architect thoroughly reviews the work, notes deficiencies, verifies building systems function as intended, and completes related checklists and certificates. Architect acquire occupancy approvals subject to timely correction of deficiencies. Before substantial completion, architect performs a comprehensive review, documenting deficiencies and certifying substantial performance.
Architect holds regular update meetings with the client, discussing construction progress, changes, payments, and addressing concerns.
In addition to general observation, Architect focuses detailed inspection on execution of architectural elements like custom millwork, finishes, glazing, hardware to ensure quality work and conformance to contract requirements. In addition to general observation, we focus detailed inspection on architectural components like custom millwork, finishes, glazing, hardware, furnishings to ensure quality execution. In addition to general observation, we focus on inspecting architectural components, such as finishes and millwork.
If complexity demands, we offer full-time site representation to closely monitor activities and contractual compliance throughout the project duration. For projects requiring extensive coordination or oversight, Architect can provide full-time on-site representation, ensuring close monitoring of construction activities against the contractual obligations.
If multiple trade contracts are issued, Architect thoroughly coordinates the work between the trade contractors and general contractor for scheduling, access, dependencies, and other factors.
Throughout construction, Architect diligently manages the contract administration scope, schedule, documentation requirements like reports, logs, and smooth team coordination to meet obligations. Throughout construction, Architect diligently manages the contract administration scope, ensuring compliance with schedule and documentation requirements.
We update architectural drawings to reflect as-built conditions, providing an accurate reference for operational and maintenance purposes.
Architect communicates frequently with authorities having jurisdiction, providing timely updates on progress and proactively securing necessary approvals to prevent potential delays.
Architect thoroughly reviews field reports provided by the MEP, structural, and civil engineering consultants to identify any work found deficient or not in compliance with the contract requirements. We carefully review inspection reports from engineering consultants to ensure contract compliance and identify deficiencies.
Architect can provide detailed tracking and auditing of construction costs and payment applications if the owner requires this additional service. This involves thoroughly reviewing and validating all contractor cost receipts, invoices, lien releases, and other support documentation for submitted payment applications before issuing certificates. If requested by the owner, Architect can provide detailed tracking and auditing of all construction costs and contractor payment applications as an additional service during contract administration. This involves thoroughly reviewing all receipts, invoices, lien releases, and other support documentation submitted by the contractor with each payment application. Architect validates the appropriateness of each line item cost based on the scope of work completed before issuing payment certificates, providing increased fiscal oversight and cost control during the construction process. This level of independent cost accounting helps ensure that payment applications accurately reflect true costs incurred by the contractor for progressed work phases in conformance with the contract terms.

POST-CONSTRUCTION

Throughout construction, we provide contract administration services focused on oversight, progress evaluation, quality assurance, budget and schedule management, and client communication.

Architect comprehensively walks through the project, inspecting the completed work, and noting deficiencies or incompletions. A punch list is created to guide rectification.
Architect meticulously documents all identified deficiencies, listing them in detail, and quantifying required corrective measures. The report guides necessary actions for correction.
Alongside the deficiency report, architect provides instructions to the contractor on addressing noted deficiencies, specifying scope, timeline, and procedures.
Architect diligently reviews warranty documents to ensure alignment with contract terms regarding duration and coverage for various construction components.
Architect holds in-depth meetings with the client, discussing completion status, orientation on systems, and maintenance needs, easing the transition to occupancy.
As warranties approach expiration, architect re-inspects warrantied components to detect any defects that may have arisen and require warranty remedy.
If desired, we offer consulting services on incorporating fine artworks, crafts, signage, and graphics into the project design.
Upon request, we can guide clients in selecting and acquiring movable furniture, equipment, and technology beyond the base building.
During occupancy, we can conduct thorough facility condition assessments, energy audits, or other analytical evaluations as requested by the client.
We provide architectural design, documentation, administration for alterations, renovations, or additions needed during occupancy.
Upon request, we can monitor utility use, emissions, water consumption, comparing actual performance to projections.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

We offer an array of supplementary services to support clients and enhance outcomes through all stages of the architectural process.

Services include space analysis, cost models, and feasibility studies to inform design. Site development services encompass analysis, planning, infrastructure, and securing approvals.

Materials and systems testing verifies assemblies meet specifications. Interior design services involve space planning, furnishings, finishes, signage, and graphics.

Project administration and construction management oversee schedules, budgets, contractors, and execution. Promotions and public relations provide strategic communications.

Documentation services thoroughly record the project through photography, surveys, and archiving.

By delivering end-to-end support, our specialized services maximize value, quality, and satisfaction. We fulfill our commitment to fully support client goals and deliver exceptional results.

Comprehensive consultation with clients and end users to define project goals, spatial requirements, functional needs, technical requirements, and performance expectations as the foundation for design.
Detailed financial, technical, legal and scheduling analyses to thoroughly assess project viability, identify risks, and determine the optimal project direction, scope and parameters.
Extensive surveys and measurement of existing site conditions and facilities to document layouts, deficiencies, systems capacities, hazardous materials, etc. to inform new design and work scopes.
In-depth analysis of current traffic patterns, parking utilization, projections for future usage based on development plans, and determination of infrastructure impacts and requirements.
Comprehensive documentation including conditions, performance and suitability for reuse versus disposal and replacement.
Data gathering, modeling and analysis of existing building energy performance, system efficiencies, and envelope to identify opportunities for improvement through upgrades or new construction.
Research, analysis and planning to establish overall project scope, phasing, high level program requirements, and conceptual massing for a large-scale or multi-building development.
Thorough assessment of existing environmental conditions both on-site and in the vicinity, along with analysis of potential impacts from proposed development that would require mitigation.
Detailed diagrams illustrating ideal spatial connections and relationships based on input from users and stakeholders in order to maximize operational efficiency and functionality.
Robust research and analysis of factors like demographics, economics, demand indicators and competitors to guide prudent project planning, timing, budget and optimization of features.
Sophisticated modeling and analysis of development costs, financing options, projected returns, pro formas, incentive programs and other economic parameters to determine viability.
Evaluation of available financing instruments and preparation of documentation to secure optimal project funding, leveraging loans, bonds, grants, incentives etc.
Provision of advisory services to clients sponsoring a competition for the procurement of architectural design services, assisting in all aspects of competition preparation, promotion, management, jurying, and award.
Development of customized request for proposal or qualifications documents and processes for clients seeking to procure professional design services, clearly articulating project scope, requirements, schedule, submission instructions.
Detailed evaluation through occupant surveys, feedback and operational analytics after project completion, measuring performance against project goals related to function, efficiency, sustainability.
Development of comprehensive maintenance plans and detailed operational requirements for building equipment and assets, customized to client resources.
Assessment of end user satisfaction, work and circulation flows, space functionality after occupancy to guide improvements.
1. Site Selection and Analysis - Comprehensive site criteria development, weighted analysis of prospective sites and technical due diligence on optimal site to inform acquisition.
2. Site Development Planning and Agreements - Detailed infrastructure planning coordinated with local authorities, negotiation of development agreements articulating project scope, density, amenities, commitments.
3. Detailed Site Utilization Studies - Meticulous analysis of site capacity determining optimal development massing, density, setbacks, orientation, on-site amenities and open spaces.
4. On-Site Utility Studies - Comprehensive above and below grade surveying and mapping of existing on-site utilities and capacities to guide planning integration.
5. Off-Site Utility Studies - Documentation of availability, capacities and condition of municipal infrastructure at site boundary via municipal records research, flow tests.
6. Environmental Studies and Reporting - Thorough investigation of site environmental conditions, impacts requiring mitigation, and documentation through reports for submission to approval agencies.
7. Zoning and Land Use Approvals - Project entitlement efforts including rezoning, variances, negotiated public amenities and commitments codified in covenants.
8. Geotechnical Engineering - Detailed analysis of site soil stability, geology, liquefaction, suitability for foundations, retaining walls, underground construction.
9. Legal and Topographic Site Survey - Meticulous topographic and legal survey showing boundaries, rights of way, easements, topography, vegetation, existing conditions.
10. Landscape Design - Comprehensive hardscape, softscape, vegetation and amenities design tailored to site, architecture, climate, uses.
1. Testing Services Procurement - Identification of required testing and diligent procurement of capable testing contractors.
2. Testing Review and Analysis - Rigorous review of testing results for conformance with expected performance criteria.
1. Space Planning - Detailed programming validated through stakeholder engagement to develop efficient, functional space layouts meeting project goals.
2/ Building Systems Integration - Adaptation and customization of base building HVAC, electrical, IT and other systems to meet unique tenant space needs.
3. Furnishing Requirements Definition - Detailed furnishing requirements tailored to client operations, branding, culture and end users.
4. Furniture Procurement - Preparation of detailed specifications, bidding forms, evaluation, purchase contracts and construction contracts.
5. Furniture Selection and Layout - Presenting finish, fabric, piece options for client selection, and space planning coordinated with design.
6. Custom Furnishing Design - Specialized design, detailing and specification for one-of-a-kind custom casework, furniture or accessories.
7. Tenant Improvement Design Services - Full suite of programming, interior design, construction documentation and project management services tailored specifically for tenant spaces.
8. Specialty Interior Partitions - Customized design and detailing of specialty construction partitions including offices, conference rooms, etc.
9. Finishes Specification - Detailed specification of interior finishes and materials including flooring, wall treatments, millwork, etc.
10. Finish Selection and Curation - Extensive finish options presented for client review and approval, curating the aesthetic direction.
11. Furniture Procurement - Support with bidding and purchase of furnishings, coordinating based on schedules.
12. Furniture Installation Coordination - Planning of furniture delivery and installation timelines and oversight of proper assembly.
13. Signage and Wayfinding Design - Code compliant design concepts for branded environmental graphics, signage and room identification reflective of client culture and branding.
14. Fine Art and Craft Curation - Soliciting and procuring original artworks, sculptures and custom craft pieces creating a unique environment.
15. Graphic Design - Design of branded graphic identities, textures, signage, environmental graphics tailored to the project.
16. Graphic Documentation and Procurement - Drawings, specifications, procedures for accurate pricing, fabrication and installation of approved graphics package.
1. Comprehensive Project Administration - Diligent management of contracts, scopes, schedules, submittals, contingencies, changes, documentation, quality control and team coordination.
2. Multi-Disciplinary Coordination - Extensive collaboration to align scope, performance criteria, spatial coordination between architectural, structural, MEP and other engineering disciplines.
3. Agency Reviews and Approvals - Early engagement with approval agencies to determine relevant requirements, proactively coordinating reviews, and securing required permits and sign-offs.
4. Submittal Management - Comprehensive management, tracking and centralized review of all contractor/consultant submittals for conformance with specifications.
5. Client Supplied Data Coordination - Gathering, organization, and integration of client provided surveys, drawings, operational requirements, asset data into appropriate documents.
6. Project Schedule Management - Detailed master schedule development aligned with budget, milestones, monitoring tasks and variances against timeline through completion.
7. Testing and Inspection Coordination - Identification and coordination of required field testing and special inspections throughout construction period.
8. Construction Observation - Regular site observation of construction progress, proactive quality control, monitoring for conformance with contract documents and codes.
9. Supplemental Documentation - Issuance of additional documentation through instruction bulletins, changes orders, revised drawings and specifications as needed.
10. Multi-Contract Coordination - Where multiple trade contracts are issued, coordination of work between trades and the general contractor for productivity and efficiency.
11. Detailed Cost Estimating and Quantity Surveys - Highly detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates prepared at various milestones using current area pricing.
12. Value Analysis/Engineering - Analysis of design options and building systems to identify cost reduction opportunities with minimal impact on long-term quality and operations.
13. Lifecycle Cost Analysis - Detailed modeling of both hard construction costs as well as long-term operating, maintenance and replacement costs to inform sustainable design decisions.
14. Mock-up Coordination - Coordinating fabrication, review, and approval of on-site product, detail and room mock-ups, communicating acceptable quality.
15. Facilities Management - Optional service for long-term management of building operations, preventative maintenance scheduling, capital planning, improvements.
1. Press Release Drafting - Preparation and distribution of media releases timed around project milestones and accomplishments of interest.
2. Promotional Brochures - Graphic brochures showcasing project designs and offerings for marketing, leasing and sales.
3. Presentations at Public Forums - Graphic presentations at community meetings, town halls and open houses to provide updates and gather feedback.
4. Leasing and Sales Materials - Professional brochures, advertising, website content tailored to promoting and informing prospective tenants/buyers.
5. Physical Models - Highly detailed architectural models depicting completed project for promotional leverage.
6. Artistic Renderings - Photorealistic or illustrative renderings showcasing design for marketing use.
7. Development Approvals - Legal formation of condominium corporation required for sales and long-term building operations.
8. Digital Presentations - Animations, virtual reality and advanced graphic presentations to dynamically communicate design intent.
1. Special Certificates and Letters - Drafting unique certificates and letters required for agencies including energy modeling, hazardous materials, etc.
2. Area Calculations - Precise measurement and calculations of areas for each space and zone, for assessing rents, sale prices, construction costs.
3. As-Built Drawings and Models - Updating all drawings and digital models to reflect changes made during construction and exact completed conditions.
4. Measured Drawings - Field verifying and preparing dimensioned drawings detailing existing spaces or architectural elements.
5. Existing Conditions Reporting - Documentation of comprehensive facility condition assessments including text, photographs, drawings.
6. Aerial Photography - Capturing aerial photography showing site and surroundings from an elevated perspective.
7. Existing Condition Photography - Photographic documentation showing existing conditions on site and in facilities prior to redevelopment.
8. Architectural Model Photography - Specialized photography of physical building models.
9. Rendering Photography - Photographic post-processing to enhance renderings into seamless images.
10. Construction Progress Photography - Periodic high resolution photographic documentation at major construction milestones.
11. Marketing Photography - Professional photography of completed project showcasing architecture and surroundings.
12. Video Production - High-quality video capture of project progress, completed project and animated renderings.
13. Digital Project Archive - Electronic organization and archiving of all project documents, models, photos, etc. for easy reference.
14. Equipment/Furnishing Inventories - Detailed recording of fixtures, equipment and furnishings to be reused, demolished or procured.
Code and Regulation Consulting - Technical consulting support regarding interpretation and application of specific codes, standards and regulations.
1. Computer Renderings - Photorealistic 3D computer generated renderings of proposed designs with flexibility to easily explore design iterations.
2. 3D Virtual Presentations - Immersive 3D fly-throughs, virtual reality presentations to dynamically communicate proposals.
3. Electronic Document Coordination - Secure virtual platforms to coordinate documentation between the integrated design team.
4. Digital Analysis and Mockups - Computer analysis of metrics like daylighting, energy performance, acoustics and mocking up details virtually.
5. Digital Project Scheduling - Cloud-based master project schedule with capabilities for task assignments, dependencies and real-time coordination.
6. Digital Project Cost Accounting - Robust tracking of project budget against actual costs with flexible reporting functionalities.
1. Streetscape Design - Design of sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, street furniture and amenities tailored to neighborhood context.
2. Zoning Bylaw Development - Crafting proposed zoning language on behalf of municipalities to codify planning objectives through development regulations.
3. Solar Access Modeling - Computer modeling of shadow impacts from proposed structures on public spaces across seasons and times of day.
4. Urban Design Analysis - Studies analyzing impacts of proposed development on the urban context through metrics like density, access, land use patterns.
5. Wind Impact Modeling - Computer fluid dynamics modeling to predict impacts of building massing options on ground-level wind conditions.
6. Land Use Planning - Analysis of optimal combinations of land uses for a site based on context, infrastructure, community needs.
7. Transportation Analysis - Evaluation of impacts of proposed development on multi-modal circulation, parking and transportation networks.
1. Construction Systems Research - Surveys, cost/benefit analysis and trials of emergent construction techniques and materials to expand technical capabilities.
2. Envelope Research - Investigations into theoretical and applied building science and high-performance envelopes through testing, prototyping and case studies.
1. Heritage Documentation - Exhaustive surveying, documentation and recording of historic structures through drawings, models, photography before any changes.
2. Conservation District Planning - Policy development, urban design controls, and infrastructure strategies for heritage conservation districts based on rigorous study of existing cultural and built assets.
3. Conservation Reports - Comprehensive reporting detailing technical requirements for restoration, maintenance and sensitive upgrading of heritage structures.