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Scope of Services

The byline "Architecture - Planning - Engineering" expresses the scope of services that Victor Gruen Associates is prepared to render. 
The early commitment to creative collaboration between architectural and engineering design that dates to the beginnings of Victor Gruen Associates has evolved over the years - through a continuing process of expansion of the range of professional qualifications, specialization and cooperation - into a comprehensive and coordinated system of services in the field of environmental design. The system has enabled Victor Gruen Associates to assume responsibility for complex and varied projects without the necessity of assembling the services of independent consultants to complement its qualifications; it also has resulted in a habit of collaboration that encourages maximum interplay of creative and critical contributions on all design and technical aspects of the project.

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ARCHITECTURE

Design  
Evaluation of project program and budget.
Development of design concept.
Evaluation of pertinent codes and ordinances.
Preparation of preliminary design studies. 
Coordination with Planning and Engineering.
Study of typical details, selection of materials. 
Preparation of preliminary design drawings.

Architectural Production  
Translation of design concept into technical details:
Coordination of client, code and cost factors.
Coordination with Engineering Departments.
Preparation of working drawings. 

Specifications and Estimating
Specifications for materials, equipment and methods and for
  standards of performance and finishes.
Assistance in the preparation of proposals and contracts.
Preparation of project budgets at preliminary stage.
Preparation of estimates of construction costs.
Evaluation of contractors' proposals and quotations.

Construction
Field coordination of project construction.
Assistance in interpretation of contract documents.
Certification of progress payments.
Checking of shop drawings and samples.
Certification of completion of project.

Graphics 
Design of signs, symbols and visual communication systems
  for planning and architectural projects.
Selection of colors and building materials. 
Preparation of renderings, models and other items of visual
  information. 
Preparation of brochures and other items of printed
  information.
Assistance to Design Department for coordination of art
  programs related to architectural or planning projects.

Merchandising and Interiors
Merchandising or functional analysis for department stores,
  banks, restaurants and other retail facilities.
Development of design concept. 
Programming and planning of interior spaces for 
  professional, business or production occupancy.
Design of interior spaces; design or selection of finishes 
  and furnishings and fixtures.
preparation of working drawings and specifications.
Leasing assistance. 

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