Predesign & Programming

Pre-design is our initial fact-gathering process. The primary benefit of pre-design is that it allows our development team to fully understand the breadth of the project and its place within the wider community. The project's overall feasibility is assessed, the scope of work defined, and the budget estimated. Sketches are drawn to illustrate conceptual ideas, while schedules and milestones are set, projecting a feasible timeline for the project. Possible constraints from building regulations and other factors are identified and reported. The pre-design team also identifies potential challenges, recommending solutions as needed. If any specialist consultancy is required, this is included in the reports and suggested fees for the same.

This information is crucial to both the designer and Griot. It aids our decision-making process and sets the foundation for a solid design process that will deliver the expected functionality. Pre-design is essential for any meaningful project. Hiring a team of designers for this crucial task.

The following is a list of activities involved:

• Initial Structural Analysis of Existing Conditions

• Facility Programming

• Space Relationships / Flow Diagrams

• Project Development Schedule

• Project Budget Guidance

• State & Local Agency Coordination

• Certified Local Government Grant Application (if applicable)

• Begin Part 1 of Historic Tax Credit Application (each property)

• Research history of site / location / architecture