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The typical architectural design process covers the span from idea to occupancy. As you begin working with Genesis it is helpful to know where you are in the process and where it will take you.
Five Phases of Design
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Programming will define the quantity and quality of the spaces confined within the building. Genesis will meet with you to gather current and future requirements for space planning needs, adjacency requirements, occupant loads, utility requirements, HVAC design parameter, electrical requirements, computer/telephone room needs and room finishes.
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Site location is extremely important and directly relates to the success or failure of the architecture built on it. Is it true that “If you build it, they will come”? Is the site near an available labor source? Is there close proximity to transportation, restaurants, shops or parks? Is the site for a distribution facility near a major junction of transportation? Is there an existing infrastructure of utilities? Are the soils capable of supporting the building loads? These are all questions that may be relevant and need to be answered to determine if a site is acceptable.
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Building and zoning requirements/restrictions can influence the ability of fit the building program on a particular site. Genesis will research the applicable zoning ordinance of a considered site to verify allowable uses and determine parking requirements, maximum allowable building coverage, total allowable gross building area and maximum allowable building height. Genesis and its consultants will also review the building code requirements of the local jurisdiction to determine:
- Occupancy, construction and egress requirements
- Barrier free requirements
- Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection requirements
- Environmental restrictions
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Schematic Design is the establishment of the general scope, scale and relationships among the elements of the building. The major objective of this phase is to determine a clearly defined, feasible concept that meets with the client’s needs. During this phase Genesis will prepare schematic design drawings, including Site Plans, Floor Plans and Exterior Elevations, to clarify the program requirements and explore alternate design solutions.
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The typical architectural design process covers the span from idea to occupancy. As you begin working with Genesis it is helpful to know where you are in the process and where it will take you.
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Based on the approved Schematic Design documents, Genesis will develop Design Development documents to further define the scope, special relationships, forms, size and appearance of the project by means of plans, sections, elevations and typical construction details. Genesis will also provide outline specifications to identify major materials and systems and establish general quality levels.
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The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990 and became effective over a series of dates. The purpose of the act is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and requires places of public accommodation and commercial facilities to be designed, constructed and altered in compliance with the accessibility standards.
It is not just people with disabilities that use accessible facilities. It is also a benefit to people carrying packages, people delivering heavy items, people pushing strollers and people with temporary disabilities. Although the interpretation of the ADA Guidelines is legal, and not a design issue, Genesis will make every attempt to comply with the ADA as it relates to your project.
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Following the approval of the Design Development documents, Genesis will provide construction documents that will set forth, in detail, the requirements for construction of the project. These documents will include drawings and specifications that establish, in detail, the quality levels of materials and systems required for the project.
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Once the construction documents are complete Genesis can meet with local authorities having jurisdiction over the project and assist you in the preparation of the proper forms and documents that will be necessary to submit to the City or Village in order to obtain a building permit. Following their initial review, Genesis will work with you to address any comments the City or Village may have.
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During this phase of the project Genesis will prepare responses to questions from prospective bidders and provide clarifications and interpretations of the construction documents to all prospective bidders. Also, if requested by the client, Genesis will arrange for the reproduction and distribution of the construction documents to the prospective bidders.
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During the construction phase of the project Genesis will act as your representative and advise and consult with you regarding the progress of the construction. Genesis will visit the jobsite at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction in order to observe the progress and quality of the work completed by the contractor, to become generally familiar with the work in progress and to determine, in general, if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents.
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