An introduction to a SPACE and a client.

An infusion of client ideas, dreams, and needs. As the designer listens, a vision begins to formulate.

Client relays perceived scope of work, schedules, and budget parameters.

If client and designer are in agreement thus far, HATHAWAY evaluates client's scope of work and overview of project. HATHAWAY then drafts and presents a proposal.

The proposal/contract is reviewed. If it meets with client approval, a retainer is provided. HATHWAY then collects all critical design criteria, requirements, and data.

The designer develops a visual picture of the space completed.

OUTCOME: a strong, clear, vision based solely on our imaginations and the client's requirements.

    
                                           
                             
                                 

As the project requirements are established and the vision solidifies it becomes the objective of the designer to translate and deliver this vision to the client.

Outcome: preliminary floor plans, furniture and lighting layouts, color schemes, finish materials and budgets are discussed and presented in schematic form for approval.
                                         
                   
    The vision now takes physical form in the final decision-making between client and designer.

The designer presents floor plans, furniture layout, reflected ceiling plans, finish materials, color schemes, and custom casework for approval.

Preliminary selections of furnishing are reviewed.

Budgets are approved after final decisions have been made.

Ordering of long-lead time items may be necessary in this phase.

Outcome: 1) finalized and approved plans for space, lighting, finish materials, furnishings, and architectural details to create an "identity package", and 2) amended budgets.

                        
                                                           
                           
                   

Budgets and schedules are approved.

Contract bid negotiation begins.

HATHAWAY aids in selecting a contractor who not only compliments the creation but also has a high level of skill, honesty, knowledge and ability to communicate.

Purchasing of finalized furnishings, fixtures, equipment begins and may continue throughout the facilitation phase.

Outcome: 1) detailed plans from which to work, 2) good communication and a high level of workability between designer, contractor, and client, which is needed to successfully complete the construction phase, and 3) approved budgets and schedules.  

            
                                                     
                       
          The designer visits the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or as otherwise agreed. The objective of these visits is to track progress and monitor quality of the work in accordance with contract documents.

In-field inspection of custom designed work.

On-site administration for adherence to plans.

Outcome: Smoother implementation with fewer obstacles and difficulties.