Onsite review to document the existing architectural conditions and prepare a working background to begin conceptual or schematic design. This existing conditions package will ultimately become the project’s basis of design. The deliverable includes existing conditions plan(s), site photographs, and field notes. Depending on the project requirements, this may also include full site scanning to create, edit, and share photorealistic digital twins of physical spaces.

Submitting applications to fulfill the legal process of obtaining government approval for development. This often includes zoning, density, design, use and occupancy permits required to build. We’ll represent the project team by attending any city, neighborhood, or development meetings in support of the project.

Preparing all necessary documents to apply and submit for a building permit. Depending on the project type, this may also include separate submittals for planning and zoning review, local health review, sewer and water access, and state or local licensing.

During construction, Thielen & Green and its consultants will remain active during weekly meetings to answer any questions or assist in coordination as requested. A pre-construction meeting will be held to discuss the proposed construction schedule and the responsibilities of the design team. RFIs, submittals, construction bulletins and supplemental instructions will be issued to clarify or confirm the design intent as issued in the construction drawings.

The design team will continue to maintain the 3D model throughout construction. Any changes are documented with revised plans, with a goal to deliver an as-built set of plans and living model at substantial completion.

Onsite involvement during construction would be recommended, at a minimum, to include framing, rough-in and substantial completion inspections. These three milestones are opportunities to verify the project goals and requirements are being met as designed, before getting too far into construction. Thielen & Green will conduct a substantial completion walkthrough with the project team, certifying that the project was completed per plan.

Before getting started with design, it’s important to have a well-defined program. Thielen & Green will schedule programming meetings with the team to confirm the project requirements, constraints and assumptions are accurate and ensure the project goals meet the specific needs of the end user. This includes reviewing any preliminary fit plan(s) to set the expectations for schematic design.

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Conceptual design is the beginning stage of creative planning, focused on articulating the outline of form and function. We translate the program into preliminary site plan(s), initial program layouts and conceptual elevations to identify the relationships between program entities. The 3D model will start taking shape, including the existing site, surrounding areas and conceptual design option(s) to illustrate the overall design intent. We’ll study natural light, building orientation benefits, site access, etc. The 3D model will ultimately become a critical decision-making tool, that sets our expectation for design and better communicates the overall project scope. This phase also includes a deep dive into the existing conditions, reviewing any relevant city ordinances, codes or requirements for development.

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Our fully integrated interior design process includes programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. Design services include space allocation, finish selection, furniture consultation and 3D visualizations. 

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Design development is the process to bring the design documents into a fully engineered, working BIM model. This effort defines all the remaining unknowns for the project, cementing the basis of design. Any preliminary review comments received by city staff or bidding subcontractors will be included. We drill down on the detail in coordination with the engineers, contractor(s) and interior design team, iterating the project documents towards a more detailed set for permitting and bidding.

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This phase focuses on preparing the remaining documents required for the city building permit review and final bid process. We will continue working with the engineers to complete their associated phase scope, but also detail the remaining architectural plans, details, and sections into a 75%-85% complete set of construction drawings. At the time of issuance digital PDFs will be distributed alongside hard copies (as required) and project Revit files.

Following permit, budget and owner approval, the project will be scheduled and issued for construction. Any remaining construction details will be included in a final set of plans, tied back to the construction contract for record. Digital PDFs and project Revit files will also be included for record.

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