interiors. planning. project management
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION
PROGRAMMING & SCHEMATIC DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN & PLANNING SERVICES
Kate provides interior design services to help clients conceptualize and produce aesthetically pleasing, functional and safe design solutiuons for interior spaces in commercial, institutional and residential buildings.
PROGRAMMING
Establish & identify client goals, needs & desires.
Research & information gathering
Examine existing conditions & requirements.
Determine preliminary budget.
Determine space adjacencies.
Review building codes.
Develop abstract ideas and functional solutions.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Preliminary Design Concepts
Sketches of floorplans, sections, elevations & details.
Determine adjacency relationships & circulation patterns.
Develop preliminary finish & furniture concept.
Prepare & coordinate project schematic/conceptual designs.
Preparation of presentation boards & materials.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Space planning of furniture & equipment layouts.
Apply building code & construction regulations knowledge.
Concept development of finishes, furnishings, fixtures, artwork & equipment.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION
Prepare & issue material, finish, furniture & equipment specifications & schedules.
Prepare working drawings; plans, elevations & details for issuing.
Prepare & issue project Bid & Tender Documents.
Prepare & issue addenda & supplemental information.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
PROJECT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Responsible for project coordination & monitoring.
Establish & maintain project budget & scheduling.
Conduct & attend site visits & field reviews.
Conduct and/or attend client meetings & coordination.
Direct outside contractors & vendors as required.
Coordination & collaboration with team consultants.
Coordinate, plan, implement & evaluate projects.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Review compliance with regulations & building codes.
Inventory & move coordination.
Space planning & reconfigurations of existing client assets.
Furniture Procurement
Review, track & authorize invoices.
Review & incorporate client infection control procedures.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Conduct & attend site visits & field reviews.
Review shop drawings.
Prepare & issue change notices & site instructions.
Maintain cost control procedures.
Schedule, supervise & coordinate furniture, equipment & artwork installations.
Conduct deficiency reviews.