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PHASES OF URBAN DESIGN WITH GRUPO IDEAS
Urban Design
PHASE 1 - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN (CD)
Definition of Criteria (Charrette Meeting).
This meeting will be the beginning of the project, and the DESIGN TEAM, THE CLIENT and THE CLIENT'S ENGINEERING TEAM must attend. Other interested parties may also attend.
Master Plan
• Analysis of information provided by the client.
• Analysis of Surrounding Land Uses.
• Request for additional information. (Information provided by the client).
• Analysis of Regulations for Land Use.
• Development of Master Plan.
• Area tables according to land use.
• Calculation of Project Densities.
• Coordination Meetings.
• Concept presentation.
• Conceptual Landscaping Design.
• Architectural plans and references.
PHASE 2 - SCHEMATIC DESIGN (DE)
Drafting of the Ordering Scheme Document.
• A. Introduction
1. Historical and development background
2. Objectives
3. Scopes
4. Methodology
• B. Description and diagnosis of existing conditions
1. Diagnostics
• C. Analysis of the diagnosis and construction of scenarios
1. Urban growth trend
• D. Analysis and proposal
1. Technical analysis of the information
2. Identification of critical areas
3. Identification of historical or heritage conservation areas
4. Urban layout
5. Urban planning plan
6. Zoning proposal and regulatory plan
• E. Conclusions and recommendations
Plans of the Zoning Scheme.
• Frame indicating Project Name, Scale, Date and Content
• Definition of Road Easements (Widths, and applicable section according to current resolution or MOP Manual).
• Definition of MacroLots
• Definition of Green Areas
• Regulations in each Macrolotes
• Number of MacroLots
• Project Context
• Reference Points, Roads, Urbanizations, etc.
• Rain Easements
• Road Sections
• Hatch with land use
• Legends
• Table of Quantities with number of batches, regulations, percentage, description of the batch
• Magnetic North
• Description of regulations as indicated in the corresponding Resolution, it is important to indicate the resolution.
• Regional Location
• Table of Macro Lot Areas
• Road Hierarchy
• Table of Streets
• Chart of Easements and Construction Lines
• Rotunda details
• Street Specifications
• Farms that make up the project
• Data table of the farms that include their directions 24.
• Signature of the Owner or Legal Representative on Each Sheet
Note: The DESIGN TEAM commits to the Delivery of 1 set of Plans once it is duly approved by the authorities.
PHASE 3 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DRAFT)
Development of Urban Blueprint.
• Points with Coordinates
• Headings and Batch Coordinates
• Regional Location
• Mooring Plan with data box (Supplied by Topographer).
• Polygon and Farms (Supplied by Topographer).
• Location with bearings and data boxes
• Area Breakdown Table
• Regulations
• Magnetic North
• General Notes
• Chart of Areas of Lots and Regulations
• Applicable Regulations
• Park extensions
• Street Sections
• Detail of Rotunda
• Notes with street specifications according to MOP
• Property Notes in Plan Frame for signature of Legal Representative
• Street names and their hierarchy table
• Track dimensions
• Adjoining farms (According to topography or cadastral plan).
Note: The DESIGN TEAM commits to the Delivery of 1 set of Plans once it is duly approved by the authorities.
PHASE 4 - INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS
Street Design
• Points with Coordinates
• Joint with existing tracks.
• Track layout according to draft.
• Profiles and Sections of the Streets.
• Earth motion analysis.
• Layout of the Streets. (Gradients, Vertical and Horizontal Curves, intersections)
Parceling and Landscaping:
• Determination of boundaries and area calculations.
• Determination of dirt levels per lot.
• Determination and revision of the slopes or walls to be used. (Does not include their designs).
Storm and Sanitary Sewerage System:
• Determine and locate the means to collect, convey and channel or dispose of stormwater to adjacent existing systems.
• Determination and calculation of the drainage areas served by each inlet or collector, to determine its capacity and size.
• Determine the sections of the rainwater and wastewater collection pipes and their gradients in accordance with the regulations that govern these studies.
• Inlet design, inspection chamber, joint details, heads.
Aqueduct System:
• Location of pipelines, including supply, secondary arteries, distribution arteries and house connections.
• Determination of areas served for each section of pipe for design purposes.
• Design and calculation of the different diameters of the pipes in the different areas of the urbanization according to the regulations.
• Location of the different accessories of the aqueduct.
• Drinking water storage tank design
• Design of pumping systems if required.
Specifications:
• Detailed explanations that complement the plans described.
• Descriptions of materials to be used.
• Indication of rules for the correct execution of the work.
Pavement Design:
• Pavement design report for the parking area and roads within the project, according to the AASTHO 93 standard.
• Constructive details of the recommended thicknesses.
• Plan of joints and details of connections.
Hydrological and Hydraulic Study of the creek (IF APPLICABLE)
• Analysis of the study basin and determination of design flows.
• Hydraulic analysis of the watercourse,
• Delimitation of the pluvial easement according to the norm.
• Plans and report for approval.
• Legal documents from the Public Registry of land titling.
• Legal documents from the Public Registry of the legal representative.
• Copy of the passport or identification card of the legal representative.
• Boundaries of the farm with its neighbors approved by the Cadastre or corresponding Entity
• Topography with geo-referenced points (at least 2), measurements, coordinates and contour lines, including infrastructure plans with indication of underground or exposed pipes of IDAAN, MOP, overhead or underground power lines.
• Geo-referenced polygon of the Project based on the Topography and cadastral plans. The farms of the cadastral plans must be digitized with their coordinates and directions.
• Approved Land Use Scheme and its resolution or Land Use Assignment with its resolution.
• Design recommendations derived from the environmental impact study.
• A memory with all the specifications of special design considerations that do not conform to the typical standards required by MIVI
• Letter from IDAAN certifying whether or not it can supply water to the project. If not, study of wells for drinking water supply, with all the water tests
• Letter from IDAAN and/or Saneamiento de la Bahía in relation to the existing sanitary system and/or projected by the State
• Letter from SINAPROC certifying that there is no possibility of flooding, erosion or critical natural situations in the development area
• My Environment Letter that certifies Environmental Viability
• ATTT letter with evaluation of vehicular flows
• Certification of Electricity Supply to the area, nearest connection point and load capacity
• Certification of Civil Aeronautics if required according to proposal.
• Interior design.
• Review and/or Approval of Workshop Drawings.
• Changes to the Project not specified in the Scope of Services
• Infrastructure Plans
• Street Alignment
• Plans of Earthworks
• Changes to the Ordering Scheme
• Specialized Design Consultancies (These consultancies may include, but are not limited to: Acoustics Consulting, Theater Systems, Lighting, LEED, Sustainability, Special BMS Systems, Treatment Plants, etc.)
• Supervision/Technical Inspection of the Work - (Full-time inspection)
• Construction and Site Management.
• As-Built Drawing Preparation (as built).
• Request for Letters and Certifications before the Authorities
• Environmental Impact Study
• Soil Study
• Development of Architectural Plans
• Approvals of Architectural Project Plans
• Building Permits
• Occupancy Permit
• Soil Study
• Hydrological Study
• Topography
• Calculation of Estimated Costs (Architectural and Urban)
PHASES OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Architectural Design
PHASE 1 - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN (DC)
Project Survey (If applicable)
A project survey consists of taking measurements for a specific project. The objective of this survey is to generate a plan of the project's current status. Anything visible to the design team will be surveyed. This survey does not include the survey of internal wall pipes, whether electrical, water, or wastewater.
Project Survey Visit
• Project Floor Plan Measurements
• Location of existing outlets and switches.
• Location of existing lamps
• Main wall heights
• Preparation of Survey Plans
Conceptual Design of the Project
Includes:
• Visit to the Project
• Survey of Existing Architecture (walls, ceiling heights, location of electrical outlets and water outlets).
• Conceptual Design
• 3D modeling
• Conceptual Presentation
• Conceptual Plans in PDF
• Renders (2)
• Reviews (2)
Note: Anything visible to the DESIGN TEAM will be surveyed. This survey does not include any internal wall plumbing, whether electrical, plumbing, or wastewater. Construction drawings and approvals are not included.
Note: Conceptual Design drawings do not represent Construction Drawings.
Design and Development of Architectural Plans
• Detailed Architectural Plans
• Floor Plans
• Plants of Heaven
• Extensions
• Doors, Windows and Finishes Pictures
• Evacuation Route
• Roof plans with materials and slopes
• Elevations with information on general dimensions and levels.
• Sections with information on general dimensions and levels.
• Architectural and Construction Details
• Engineering coordination and integration into architectural plans
• Client Coordination Meetings (1 meeting)
Development of Engineering Plans
Design, Development and Coordination of Plumbing Plans
• Drinking water
• Wastewater
Design, Development and Coordination of Fire Systems
• Alarms
• Sprinklers
Design, Development and Coordination of Electrical Plans
• Lightning
• Force
Design, Development and Coordination of Special Systems
• Voice and Data
• Television
Design, Development and Coordination of Air Conditioning
• Air-conditioning
• Extraction
Design, Development and Coordination of Structural Plans
• Structural System and Foundations
• Calculation Memory
Note: The DESIGN TEAM is committed to delivering one set of plans once they have been duly approved by the authorities. The set of plans may be delivered digitally.
• Legal documents from the Public Registry of Land Titles.
• Legal documents from the Public Registry of the legal representative.
• Copy of the passport or identification card of the legal representative.
• Boundaries of the property with its neighbors approved by the Cadastre or corresponding Entity
• Topography with geo-referenced points (at least 2), measurements, coordinates and contour lines, including infrastructure plans indicating buried or exposed pipelines of the IDAAN, MOP, overhead or underground power lines.
• Georeferenced polygon of the Project based on the Topography and cadastral maps. The properties in the cadastral maps must be digitized with their coordinates and bearings.
• Approved Territorial Planning Scheme and its resolution or its Land Use Allocation with its resolution.
• Design recommendations derived from the environmental impact study.
• A report with all the specifications of special design considerations that do not conform to the typical standards required by MIVI
• Letter from IDAAN certifying whether or not it can supply water to the project. If not, a study of wells for drinking water supply, including all water tests.
• Letter from IDAAN and/or Saneamiento de la Bahía regarding the existing and/or planned sanitary system of the State
• Letter from SINAPROC certifying that there is no possibility of flooding, erosion or natural critical situations in the development area
• My Environment Letter certifying Environmental Viability
• ATTT letter with vehicle flow assessment
• Certification of the Electric Supply to the area, nearest connection point and load capacity
• Civil Aeronautics Certification if required according to proposal.
• Soil Study
• Interior design.
• Review and/or Approval of Workshop Drawings.
• Changes to the Project not specified in the Scope of Services
• Infrastructure Plans
• Street Alignment
• Earthworks Plans
• Changes to the Planning Scheme
• Specialized Design Consultancies (These consultancies may include, but are not limited to: Acoustics Consulting, Theater Systems, Lighting, LEED, Sustainability, Special BMS Systems, Treatment Plants, etc.)
• Technical Supervision/Inspection of the Work - (Full-time Inspection)
• Construction and Construction Management.
• Preparation of As-Built Plans.
• Request for Letters and Certifications from Authorities
• Environmental Impact Study
• Soil Study
• Development of Architectural Plans
• Architectural Project Plan Approvals
• Building Permits
• Occupancy Permit
• Soil Study
• Hydrological Study
• Topography
• Estimated Cost Calculation (Architectural and Urban)
PHASES OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design
PHASE 1 - INTERIOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN (DC)
Project Survey (If applicable)
A project survey consists of taking measurements for a specific project. The objective of this survey is to generate a plan of the project's current status. Anything visible to the design team will be surveyed. This survey does not include the survey of internal wall pipes, whether electrical, water, or wastewater.
Project Survey Visit
• Project Floor Plan Measurements
• Location of existing outlets and switches.
• Location of existing lamps
• Main wall heights
• Preparation of Survey Plans
Conceptual Interior Design
• Conceptual Design
• 3D modeling
• Conceptual Presentation (References, Colors and Textures)
• Conceptual Plans in PDF (Plans, Sections and Perspectives)
• Renders (2)
• Reviews (2)
Note: Conceptual Design drawings do not represent Construction Drawings.
PHASE 2 - INTERIOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DD):
Interior Design
• Finishing Plant on walls and details.
• Ceiling plan and details.
• Final Furniture Plant.
• Enlargements and pictures of Furniture | Accessories | Artifacts.
• Various details if required.
• Plan, elevations and details of fixed furniture (TV furniture, patio furniture, bar furniture, and closet additions).
• Main door design
• Selection of Furniture and Finishes.
• Selection of Luminaires.
• Advice on the selection of white goods and household appliances.
• Selection of Curtains.
• Selection of colors and textures.
• Cost table according to quotes.
Perspective - Renders
• (2) Project Renders in JPG or PDF digital format
• Any additional rendering requested must be paid by THE CLIENT
PHASE 3 - FURNITURE SELECTION
The time for selecting furniture and finishes will be specific and will be agreed upon with the client in a meeting prior to the start of the project. If the client selects furniture or finishes, and the client does not complete the purchase through their respective payments, and the finished items are no longer available, the estimated time for reselecting finishes will be billed according to Grupo Ideas' standard rates, subject to prior authorization from the client.
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