Design Process
Master Campus Planning
The Master Campus Planning process
offers a clear understanding of the potential of the
site as it relates to the vision of the church for
the future. All buildings, parking and roads will be
sited along with development requirements such as
detention ponds and easements. Master Planning can
be part of the complete architectural design service
of a site or it can stand-alone.
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Programming
The Program is the owner’s
description of what is required of the new or
renovated building. It is usually prepared under a
separate agreement and fee structure. We assist our
church clients in developing their program as a part
of the Schematic Design phase.
Schematic Design
The Schematic Design Phase
establishes the conceptual design of the Project
illustrating the scale and relationship of the
Project components. They typically include a
conceptual site plan, preliminary floor plans,
general sections and building elevations.
Design Development
The Design Development Phase
illustrates and describes the refinement of the
design of the Project, establishing the scope,
relationships, forms, size and appearance of the
Project.
Construction Documents
The Construction Documents set forth
in detail the requirements for the permitting and
construction of the Project. The Construction
Documents include Drawings and Specifications that
establish in detail the quality levels of materials
and systems required for the Project.
Bidding and Negotiation
The Architect assists the Owner in
obtaining either competitive bids or negotiated
proposals and assists the Owner in awarding and
preparing the contracts for construction.
Construction Contract
Administration
The Architect administers the
requirements of the Contract between the Owner and
the Contractor during the construction of the
Project. This is generally accomplished by observing
the work as it progresses, reviewing shop drawings
and product data information submitted by the
Contractor and reviewing and certifying the
Contractor’s applications for payment.