Design Services

Attend meetings with client to determine current and future office space requirements for personnel, office sizes, equipment, files & storage, specialty areas, and circulation for maximum office efficiency.
Evaluate existing office to understand current conditions, office dynamics and departmental specifications. Perform preliminary inventory of files, storage, and equipment.
Calculate size requirements for each area of the entire project.
Based on information compiled, create and provide a detailed Space Program Report with an evaluation of total rentable square footage required.
Review Space Program Report with client to discuss planning ideas, and suitable office space opportunities.

Tour and evaluate potential office spaces, perform visual field survey, and verify accuracy of current plans from building owner.
Create a preliminary space plan (Test Fit) showing a complete office layout with locations for all departments, staff and equipment.
Color-code layout to clearly differentiate each department. Present to client for review and consideration.

Visit location of new space and perform field survey. Inspect any building conditions that may affect the design layout such as electrical closets or panels, waste pipes, building shafts, etc.
Utilizing the Space Program Report in greater detail, design a final space plan of the office showing locations for all staff members, and including a preliminary furniture layout.
After client review & feedback, redesign as needed to achieve all office requirements and verify that space allocations coordinate with clients needs.
Present final office layout with locations for all departments, staff names and equipment. Present to client for review and final approval. Perform preliminary inventory any existing furniture to be reused.

Establish full scope of work with client. Discuss project budget & schedule objectives.
Coordinate project schedule with client, architect and contractor to establish accurate move-in date.
Coordinate all items to be ordered in a timely fashion to ensure appropriate delivery date.
Introduce & organize various consultants to be involved in the project such as furniture dealer, storage shelving vendor, telephone/communications consultant, security representative, signage consultant, moving company, etc.
Provide pricing to compare cost to purchase new furniture and/or refurbish existing furniture. If planning to reuse existing furniture, disassembly, refurbishing, re-delivery will be considered.
Develop office furniture standards for the various levels of staff.

Discuss design objectives for the project with respect to the clients style, image, color preferences and budget concerns.
Present several comprehensive color/design scheme options with general finishes and materials to client for review.
Create a furniture layout plan for client evaluation & approval.
Present a final design scheme with plans and samples of materials for client approval. This includes selections for furniture, fabrics, paint & wallcovering, carpet & flooring materials, window treatments, custom millwork elevations and recommendations for lighting, electric and data, as required.
Coordinate electrical requirements for all common office equipment with project engineer.
Submit plans to building owner/architect to produce final Construction Documents. This includes demolition plan, construction plan with dimensions, electric & data plan with equipment locations, reflected ceiling plan, finish plan and furniture plan.
Work with signage vendor for reception and staff nameplates, if needed. Work with art consultant, and select artwork for office, including mats and frames, if needed.

Evaluate new and existing furniture requirements for the entire office including common areas. Suggest plans for purchasing new furniture and/or updating and reusing existing furniture.
Prepare budget for cost of new furniture, and services needed for the existing furniture, if required.
Present selections for furniture, fabrics, wood & color finishes, and details for specialty items.
Manage all furniture requirements including specifications, order placement, follow-up, status reports, installation supervision and punchlist with a selected furniture dealer. Collaborate with dealer on furniture installation drawings.
Specify exact dimensions to locate all electrical and telephone/date receptacles as related to the furniture.
Coordinate any construction dimensions and lighting issues affected by furniture.

Review & verify accuracy of final Construction Documents before construction begins.
Review construction estimate with client and architect and collaborate with contractor on "value-engineering" options as needed.
Work closely with contractor and assure compliance with Construction Documents throughout construction.
Attend project meetings at the jobsite and field measure critical areas. Review all "in the field" construction issues with client and contractor.
Submit any additional drawings and information to building owner/architect, contractors and vendors to expedite services required for the project.
Monitor the progress of the project through completion including construction supervision and periodic field visits.
At the conclusion of construction, compile punchlist with client & contractor.