Schematic Design: This process explores and develops visual responses to the programmatic requirements in order to satisfy aesthetic, functional, behavioral, life safety, accessibility, building code and other regulatory/legal requirements and usually results in the development of a design or concept statement. Specifically, the process relies upon the techniques of bubble, relationship, affinity/adjacency and zoning diagrams. The results produce space plans, elevations, sections, furniture plans, color/finish palette and/or three-dimensional views.
Design Development: The design development phase of a project requires a refined level of determination of all aspects of the design. All components affecting the project are evaluated and selected to respond to design intent and all jurisdictional authorities regarding life safety, accessibility and building codes. The communication and coordination of necessary specialists and consultants continues. Final design recommendations for space planning, furnishings, fixtures, millwork, interior surfaces, lighting, HVAC (heating ventilation air conditioning), plumbing, electrical and communications are made, and art, accessory and graphic/signage programs are developed. |
