Predesign  »  Schematic Design  »  Design Development  »  Construction Documents  »  Bidding and Negotiation  »  Construction Administration
 

Design Development phase

In the Design Development phase, we will refine the approved space layout and building appearance, define detailed design criteria for each space, and make specific material, fixture, and equipment selections.

Design Tasks

Refine design of building exterior
Create Room Criteria Sheets
Design and layout lighting, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, and accessories (towel racks, mirrors, etc.).
Layout structural framing
Coordination with design and engineering consultants and contractor (as applicable)
Update budget and schedule
 

Information from Owner

Approval of Schematic Design space layout, building form, budget, and schedule
 

Proposed Meetings

Design Development Meetings - Define detailed design criteria for each room. Present design and layout of lighting, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, and accessories (towel racks, mirrors, etc.).

Design Development Products Meeting - Discuss specific material, fixture, and equipment selections. Discuss door hardware functions.
Design Development Coordination Meeting - Meet with consulting engineers, interior designer, landscape designer, contractor, etc. (as applicable).

Design Development Review Meeting - Present Design Development drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule for review and approval
 

Deliverables

Meeting Notes
Room Criteria Sheets
Site Layout Plan
Demolition Plans indicating areas of demolition and renovation
Floor Plans indicating new work
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Building Elevations
Building Sections
Interior Elevations
Typical Construction Details
Diagrammatic Structural Framing Plan
Three-dimensional views of the exterior and interior
Building Code Review Narrative
Opinion of Probable Cost
Project Schedule
Outline Specification of specific material, fixture, and equipment selections