{"id":896,"date":"2013-10-11T18:41:31","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T18:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparkmanarchitect.com\/?page_id=896"},"modified":"2020-01-21T15:51:25","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T15:51:25","slug":"services-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sparkmanarchitect.com\/?page_id=896","title":{"rendered":"SERVICES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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PLANNING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Long Range Master Planning<\/strong> |<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Where will you go? A comprehensive process establishing a vision for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feasibility Studies<\/strong> |<\/span><\/span> Does it make sense to build? A detailed investigation and analysis conducted to determine the financial, economic, technical, or other advisability of a proposed project.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Functional Programming<\/strong> |<\/span><\/span> How can the design of your site and space help you to live or work more efficiently and enjoyably? The research and decision-making process that defines the problem to be solved by design. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Site Analysis<\/strong> |<\/span><\/span> How will the place where you build affect what you build? A comprehensive investigation into site characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preservation Studies<\/strong> |<\/span><\/span> What is necessary to preserve the historic character of a particular building while adapting it to contemporary needs? A survey of existing and original historic elements and their compatibility with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, accessibility, and other current needs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARCHITECTURE<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Program Review and Analysis<\/strong> |<\/span> How are you currently using your space and what could change to make that experience better? A look at whether your plans for the future align with where you want to go. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schematic Design<\/strong> |<\/span> A general arrangement of spaces and palette of materials that coincides with your needs, priorities, and budget.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Development<\/strong> |<\/span> A more specific collection of documents that specifies how a project should be arranged, what it will be made of, and an opinion of approximate cost.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction Documents<\/strong> |<\/span> A collection of technical drawings that clearly and specifically communicates a project’s construction.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong> |<\/span> Written documents, accompanying the construction documents, that describe the qualities of each construction material and component, and the standards to which they are to be constructed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graphic & Signage Design<\/strong> |<\/span> Ensure that the design of your project is carried out through the last detail.<\/span>
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Models & Presentation Drawings<\/strong> |<\/span> Both physical models and 3D digital models can be created and integrated into a presentation for fundraising, community meetings, day lighting studies, materials and color testing, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due Diligence Consultation<\/strong> |<\/span> The process of evaluating an existing building to help determine what obstacles might exist.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Structures Reports<\/strong> |<\/span> An assessment of a historic building which includes information about its existing condition, the history of the construction methods of its era, and recommendations for required repair.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renovation Assessment Studies<\/strong> |<\/span> The process of evaluating whether the renovation of a building can fulfill the needs of the owner within their budget.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADA Reviews and Design <\/strong>|<\/span> <\/strong>The assessment of the accessibility of a building to those with a disability and recommendations for meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERIOR DESIGN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Programming<\/strong> |<\/span> How can the design of your site and space help you to live or work more efficiently and enjoyably? The research and decision-making process that defines the problem to be solved by design.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Space Planning and Design<\/strong> |<\/span> The thoughtful reorganization of interior space. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color & Finish Design and Selection <\/strong><\/span>|<\/span> Ensure that each aspect of your project is complementary. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment Inventory <\/strong>|<\/span> The documentation and coordination of your existing equipment with any new equipment that might be necessary after a move to a new building or a renovation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furniture & Equipment Specifications <\/strong>|<\/span>Wri<\/span><\/span>tten documentation of the appropriate furniture and equipment that should be purchased and installed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contract Documents <\/strong>|<\/span>Drawings and written specifications that clearly articulate how a space will be arranged and the materials and finishes that will be used.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contract Administration <\/strong><\/span>|<\/span> Regular communication between the owner, designer, and contractor that ensures that the design is built according to the owner’s expectations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Interiors Specifications <\/strong>| <\/span>Research and written documentation of how the interior of a historic structure should be repaired to preserve the historic character of the property.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contract Administration <\/strong>|<\/span> <\/strong>Regular communication, facilitated by the architect, between the owner and contractor that ensures that the design is built according to the owner’s expectations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction Contract Negotiation <\/strong>|<\/span> Personal consultation to determine the most compatible client\/contractor relationship when selecting a contractor in a non-bid situation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bidding Review and Analysis <\/strong>|<\/span> <\/strong>Personal consultation to determine the best value when selecting a contractor based on either a mandatory or elective bid process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerated Design & Construction <\/strong>|<\/span>Organization of the design, permitting, and construction process that facilitates a completed project in a deadline oriented situation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  PLANNING Long Range Master Planning | Where will you go? A comprehensive process establishing a vision for the future. Feasibility Studies | Does it make sense to build? A detailed investigation and analysis conducted to determine the financial, economic, technical, or other advisability of a proposed project. Functional Programming | …<\/p>\n

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