Define project goals, operational needs, scope, budget parameters, schedule, key stakeholder priorities, and critical adjacencies that influence space planning and guest flow at the outset.
Existing Conditions & Renovation Assessment
Review existing conditions, available drawings, room matrix requirements, field constraints, and other renovation requirements needed to establish a reliable project baseline.
PIP & Brand Standards Review
Review and interpret PIP requirements and applicable brand standards, and any brand changes that have occurred since the PIP was finalized.
Market & Competitive Context
Evaluate local context, the hotel’s competitive set, guest expectations, and target positioning to inform the design direction where appropriate.
Design Concept Development & Narrative
Develop the project’s design story, mood, palette, imagery, material direction, and overall guest-experience concept.
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Schematic Design
Space Planning for Guestrooms, Corridors & Public Areas
Plan guestrooms, corridors, and public areas for efficient circulation, adjacencies, clearances, and operational use.
Furniture Planning
Develop furniture layouts that balance guest experience, functionality, accessibility, and operational clearances.
Finish, Fixture & Material Selection
Select flooring, wallcoverings, tile, paint, fabrics, fixtures, and other interior materials to support the design concept and performance needs.
Coordinate the design with applicable brand standards and manage required brand submittals and approvals, including multiple submissions at key project milestones when necessary to address feedback and maintain alignment through each stage of design.
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Procurement Administration
Shop Drawing & Submittal Review
Review FF&E shop drawings and other submittals for dimensions, materials, finishes, strike-offs, production samples before manufacturing, coordination, and consistency with the approved design intent.
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Construction Administration
Shop Drawing & Submittal Review
Review millwork shop drawings and other submittals for dimensions, materials, finishes, mockups, coordination, and consistency with the approved design intent.
Construction Administration
Provide design-intent support during construction through RFIs, clarifications, substitution review, and coordination with the project team.
Site Visits & Installation Review
Observe field conditions and installation progress at key milestones to help verify alignment with the approved design.
Punch List & Project Closeout Support
Identify design-related punch items, coordinate corrective work, and support final project closeout.