Design Development

The design development phase is an interim check between the schematic design and construction documentation phases. The name appropriately describes this stage of design: it develops – from the schematic concept into a more refined and articulated architectural idea. This is where we develop the design in detail by diving deep into finishes and materiality, and system integration.

The design development phase is a critical part of the process - it saves time and money in the later design and construction phases. Design Development can serve as a basis for cost prediction in bidding, essentially providing the basis for an estimate for construction. These documents may also be used as part of the approvals process for early building permits and tax credit applications.

This stage includes some of the following:

Architect / Interior Designer

• Design Coordination

• Architectural Design Development

• Design Development Drawings and Documents

• Interior Elevation and Millwork Concepts, Finish Section Options

• Updated Probable Construction Costs

• Consider Construction Phasing Options

Consultants’ Services

• Structural Design Development

• Mechanical Design Development

• Electrical Design Development

• Statements of Probable Cost for each Engineering Discipline

Supplemental Servies

• State Agency Coordination

• Tax Credit Consultancy

• Part 2 of Historic Tax Credit Application

• Maintain Master Financial Spreadsheet per National Development Council Standard format

• Branding Consultancy / Special Promotional Presentations

• Planning for Interior Environmental Graphics and Exterior Signage / Murals

• Theater Design Development

• Adjacent Site Design Development (Civil and/or Landscape)

• Develop Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) design