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Defining and Announcing Design Excellence Opportunities
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design approach with salient features for each project and discuss how the
client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational
objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. It should
describe how preservation goals were met and address the relevance of
submitted projects to this project, including INSERT ANY SPECIAL ISSUES
TO BE ADDRESSED--EXAMPLE: the integration of contemporary functions
and technology in an historic building. This section of the submission should
include tangible evidence such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc.
demonstrating design excellence, and provide a client reference contact for
each project, including name, title, address, email, phone, and fax numbers.
A representative floor plan, a site plan, a building section, or other appropriate
drawing, and a minimum of four photographs must be included for each project.
(2)
PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN INTENT (25%): In the lead designer's words
(maximum of two pages), as related to this project, state: the parameters of an
overall design philosophy; his/her approach to the challenge of historic public
architecture and related issues; parameters that may apply in creating INSERT
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT TYPE OR ISSUES--EXAMPLE:
an effective approach to accommodating contemporary uses in an historic
building; and a commitment to integrated and sustainable design.
(3)
LEAD DESIGNER PROFILE (15%): Submit a biographical sketch (maximum of
three pages) including education, professional experience, recognition for design
efforts inclusive of the portfolio examples, and identify and describe areas of
responsibility and commitment to each project.
(4)
LEAD DESIGNER PORTFOLIO (25%): Submit a portfolio representative of
the lead designer's ability to provide design excellence. Address his or her
participation in each project. If a single designer, submit a portfolio of up to three
projects completed in the last ten years (maximum of five pages per project).
If the lead designer is a team, submit graphics and a description of up to two
projects from each lead designer or lead design discipline. The narrative shall
address the design philosophy with salient features for each project and discuss
how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule,
and operations and maintenance objectives were satisfied by the overall
design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence such as certificates, awards,
peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Where there is
duplication with criteria (1) Past Performance on Design, the lead designer
will address his or her participation in the project. The lead designer shall
demonstrate a history of commendable design work in restoration/conservation,
and rehabilitation.
Stage II
The shortlisted lead designers and associated A/E firms will be notified and asked to
submit more detailed information indicating each member of the design team, including
all outside consultants. Sufficient time will be provided for the lead designer and
associated A/E design firm to establish its team. The firms will be required to complete
Standard Form 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Parts I and II that reflect the entire
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