We call our first step the Programming Phase. Here, the team discusses the physical concepts and identifies all unique project requirements. This is like designing the building verbally before we design it visually. It causes you, the client, to make decisions early and gives the team a clearly defined understanding of design direction and performance requirements. We all know where we are going before we start drawing. We develop an understanding of your needs and answer those needs in the most productive way.

Each project is an opportunity. We can only do this project once: we want it to be the best.

Our programming effort centers on five key elements:

• Function
• Form
• Economy
• Time
• Energy

Each element is further refined by identifying specific goals, facts, needs, and budget. The information gathered ranges from tangible data such as specific room sizes to abstract goals of image and subconscious response.

The programming document is a tool, not an end product. It is made to be modified on the fly as information is received and analyzied.

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