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W O R K P L A N/ PROCESS Our design process is rigorous - essentially the same steps regardless of scope or scale. But the questions are never the same. Each project - and each problem - demands fresh attention. Good design and a successful project require a thorough understanding of the issues and a step-by-step analytical procedure. • establish goals - where do we want to go? • collect and analyze facts - where are we now? • uncover and test concepts - how can we get there? • determine needs - what can we afford ? when should we do it? synthesis - state the problem — what are the critical factors? priorities? To uncover answers to these questions, we research existing conditions and applicable codes, survey existing examples and involve key stakeholders. We continue active collaboration with clients and stakeholders until a concept emerges that resolves the identified issues - and that captures the vision and aspirations of the project. We work closely with our consultant team at every stage of the process. Cost management is of great importance, and value engineering begins in program analysis. A wide range of supporting skills underpins the work at every phase, including model -making, 3D CAD drawing and visualization. ACTIVITIES AND TASKS TASK 1 / project initiation 1.1 project initiation /organization This will be a meeting to review project approach/ schedule; confirm client participants, their roles and responsibilities; to review information needs; field initial questions regarding the objectives of the City; and initiate preparation for the next steps. TASK 2/ program analysis - design development 2. 1 goal setting We shall conduct a goal/ vision setting meeting with City staff (and any stakeholders that they would like to include) to establish the overall goals and discuss aspirations for the project. These goals and aspirations become the criteria by which the project concepts and recommendations can be measured. 2.2 information gathering We will assemble, analyze and synthesize facts pertaining to the project. 2.3 assess and document requirements We will assess requirements, develop concepts, review facts, and identify issues. 2.4 verify / document utility design requirements We will plot all known utilities within the affected area, review our findings with appropriate City Staff and work with the City to resolve conflicts. 2.5 assess / document existing systems and performance criteria 2.6 topographic survey for the site 2.7 perform assessment of existing facilities We will develop an ADA review checklist and review it with Santa Ana Building and Safety prior to performing the assessment of the existing conditions. We will supplement our field survey documentation with digital photographs. 2.8 site analysis 2.9 prepare site concepts Based on the farts we have gathered and on input from our meetings, we shall develop and refine alternate concepts addressing the site, building and systems. 2.10 schematic design We will develop the approved concept into a schematic building design, which will include schematic landscape, structural, systems, civil and cost analysis input. We will document the schematic designs with plans, sections, elevations and sketches as appropriate to communicate the design for the City's approval.