Basic Services
Schematic Design
In the schematic
phase we review the project requirements, analyze the site, and prepare
a series of sketches showing alternative approaches to solving design
problems.
Design Development
After a thorough
review of the design alternatives, and a selection is made, we prepare
a more detailed study of the design, with attention paid to the refinement
of the design, selection of materials, and the details of construction.
Construction
Documents
After a final
review of the design development ideas, we prepare detailed construction
drawings and specifications for the project. The documents serve as
the basis of the contract with the builder, and are used for filing
and obtaining the permit from the local building department.
Bidding
We assist
in locating bidders for the project and aid in negotiating a contract
with the selected bidder.
Contract Administration
Once construction
commences, we make periodic visits to the site, answer questions, and
endeavor to guard you against deficiencies of the contractor. We also
negotiate price for extra work, and review applications for payment
from the contractor.
Additional Services
Along
with the Basic Services noted above, D'Amore Design Studio offers many
other services to clients with more complex projects.
Site Analysis
and Inspection
We will visit
a vacant site or an existing building to review its suitability to meet
your project goals.
Existing Conditions
Analysis
For additions,
alterations and renovation projects we measure all of the parts of the
building to be affected by the renovation, check building department
records when necessary, and prepare scaled drawings showing all existing
conditions. For many small projects the cost for this service is included
in the fee.
Predesign and
Programming
We will meet
with you to help in analyzing complex goals, to aid in assigning priorities,
and in organizing a building program. A product of this service would
be a written program with room areas for assigned activities, such as
for a school, church, or commercial or industrial building.
Cost Estimating
and Feasibility Analysis
Should a client
prefer a feasibility analysis for a project based on expected costs,
we will work with current cost figures from similar projects to develop
order of magnitude estimates of potential costs.
Master Planning
Should a client
wish to develop only one segment of a long range project we will work
to analyze the property's potential and develop alternative schemes
for sequencing the development from economical and architectural viewpoints.
Renderings
and Models
Once a design
scheme is selected by the client, renderings and/or models can be prepared
to suit many different budgets. Renderings may range from pencil sketches
rendered with furniture and shadows to pen and ink drawings and full
color paintings. Models can be produced of many materials to illustrate
the three dimensional interrelationships of volumes and buildings.
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