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Site Analysis and Selection

- Identification of potential site(s)
- Studies of availability of labor force to staff owner’s facility
- Movement systems, traffic and parking studies
- Studies of availability of construction materials, equipment & labor
- Analysis of deed, zoning and other legal restrictions
- On-site observations
- Topography analysis
- Studies of construction market
- Overall site analysis and evaluation
- Comparative site studies
 
Feasibility Studies / Cost Estimation

- Developing the program requirements in detail
- Establishing overall project goals and priorities
- Analyzing site conditions
- Developing a site plan, building floor plans and elevations
- Outlining specifications of the major construction materials
- Describing proposed mechanical and electrical systems
- Preparing a preliminary project cost estimate
 
Building Survey and Analysis

- Photography
- Field measurements
- Review of existing design data
- Analysis of existing structural capabilities
- Analysis of existing mechanical capabilities
- Analysis of existing electrical capabilities
- Review of existing drawings for critical inaccuracies, and the developmentof required measured drawings
 
Code Review / Correction

We meet with zoning and code officials, and others as required, to discuss each of our projects.
These meetings help us define the scope of work required, variances to be sought and adjustments to be made.
 
Space Programming

- Conversion of programmed requirements to net area requirements
- Internal functions
- Human, vehicular and material flow patterns
- General space allocations
- Analysis of operating functions
- Adjacency
- Special facilities and equipment
- Flexibility and expandability
 
Masterplanning

Master planning encompasses a description, in narrative and with drawings, of an overall development concept which is used to coordinate the preparation of more detailed plans for future development of a project. The master plan is used to plan major changes over several years. It aims to create a shared vision which facilitates consistent change and includes all project stakeholders.
 
Design

- Plans, sections and elevations
- Typical construction details
- Three-dimensional sketches
- Study models
- Final materials selection
- Equipment layouts
- Interior construction of a project
- Special interior design features
- Furniture, furnishings and equipment selections
- Materials, finishes and colors
 
Interior Architecture

- Interior architectural design
- Space Planning
- Programming
- Facilities Planning
- Feasibility study
- Budget Estimates
- Analysis of existing facilities
- Interiors master plans
- Tenant Planning
- 3D rendering and CAD services
- Standards Program
- Finish standards for special environments
- Lighting Design
- Custom Furniture & Fixture Design
- Furniture Inventory
- Furniture procurement services
- Artwork Program
- Move coordination
- Post Occupancy Evaluations
- Signage & wayfinding
- Graphic design
- Interior & exterior signage
- Wayfinding Master plans
- Signage standards program
- Information kiosks
- Donor recognition plaques
- Food service graphics
- Logos and seals
   


ABHA Architects | 1621 N. Lincoln St. | Wilmington, DE 19806 | 302-658-6426 | abhagen@abha.com