• Review of client philosophy, goals and business needs
• Establish building standards, adjacencies, and anchors for the overall design
• Review critical site parameters (proximity, amenities, storefront, characteristics)
• Conduct internal interviews to formulate schematic workspace flow and optimum efficiencies

• Review of client philosophy, goals and business needs
• Establish building standards, adjacencies, and anchors for the overall design
• Review critical site parameters (proximity, amenities, storefront, characteristics)
• Conduct internal interviews to formulate schematic workspace flow and optimum efficiencies

• Define client intent for interior space
• Create “test-fits” as necessary to determine optimum building, location and/or site selection
• Establish responsibilities, communication protocols
• Critical coordination with G.C.:  structural/ MPE/ Interiors (and any additional specialty consultants: acoustical, lighting, ceiling, flooring, fixtures)
• Review of general life and safety requirements
• Develop project plan (estimated schedule, budget, and overall scope refinement)
• Inventory existing materials, equipment and furniture to be reused (if applicable)
• Conduct meeting(s) with appropriate parties to determine critical adjacencies
• Document programming information
• Establish phasing options, swing space requirements, and move constraints
• Field measure space
• Develop standards (FFE)

• Create adjacency and circulation matrix
• Create conceptual sketches; block plans; test-fits; adjacency diagrams that meet the functional and aesthetic goals of the client
• Initiate programming interviews with departments and team leads
• Establish preliminary finish schemes
• Document furniture and equipment inventory

• AutoCAD
• Schedules
• Layouts and legends for:  reflected ceiling plan, floor plan, wall types, millwork, finishes and other critical building components such as: lighting, imaging/branding throughout, vendor coordination as needed.

MOD Design will work closely with the designated G.C. and structural engineer to formulate optimum plans.

• Develop and document FFE selections
• Coordination of consultants for interior building components:  lighting, flooring, ceiling, fixtures, signage
• Refine space planning by generating scaled floor plans
• Conduct tours/interviews with manufacturers and suppliers
• Develop and define furniture standard
• Develop and document phasing plan for interior components
• Produce drawings and schedules for FFE to be incorporated into CDs

NOTE: G.C. produces definitive Construction Documents, Specifications, and Construction Budget

General Contractor Coordination

• Final Construction Drawings to be developed by Building Architect/G.C.
• G.C. prepares Construction Schedule and P.O. Tracking Report
• Client coordination with G.C.:  performance bonds, insurance, bid review and analysis

Interiors Coordination

• Working drawings are prepared for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
• Create detailed plans for final approval by client
• Collaborate with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval
• Prepare and administer bids and contract documents as your agent, if required