EDSN 202 - Contract Design

1. Understand technological and base building requirements.
2. Apply barrier-free, building and life safety codes to a commercial environment.
3. Analyze existing conditions, prepare a pre-program and design concept.
4. Conduct client interviews for task analysis and workstation design.
5. Determine square footage and space planning standards.
6. Research furnishings and finishes suitable for commercial application. Utilize manufacturer’s reference/block libraries and demonstrate their use in architectural drawings.
7. Demonstrate creative ability in project formatting and presentation.
8. Prepare a written presentation or design concept.
9. Prepare presentation boards to include:
   1. Presentation plan with appropriately scaled furniture and equipment, accurate space planning and architectural considerations.
   2. Colored rendering of floor plan utilizing various media.
   3. Selection of appropriate materials meeting commercial standards.
   4. Layout and composition of presentation board.
   5. Colored axonometric and/or perspective renderings.
10. Prepare an oral presentation for project jury to include:
    1. Appropriate use of contract design vocabulary.
    2. Justification of design solution.

• The commercial environment
• Programming the space
• Feasibilities studies
• Facilities management

 
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