ORDER NO. 30601 BIDS FOR PLANNING SERVICES AT THE HILL COUNTRY YOUTH EXHIBIT CENTER Came to be heard this the 13th day of November, 2007, with a motion made by Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to: Open the bids received from: 1. Peter W. Lewis Architect - with a schedule of fees totaling $23,400.00 2. Ray + Hollington Architects, out of Houston, Texas; and accept the bids for RFQ for planning services at the Hill County Youth Exhibit Center, and refer them to the Review Committee. 3 aro d l ~•a~ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN (IO) COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT MADE BY: Comm. Letz, Pct. 3 MEETING DATE: November 13, ?007 OFFICE: County Commissioner TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to receive and approve bids for RFQ for planning services at the HCYEC, review recommendation from review committee and award contract for planning services. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Comm. Letz, Pct. 3 ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS RQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 PM previous Tuesday @ .M. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. ~r- Planning Design Services Proposal ~. ~r r Kerr County You th Exhibit Center PETER W. LEWIS Architect Associates PLLC ~. PETER W. LEWIS Architect Associates November 7, 2007 Paula J. Hargis Kerr County Auditor 700 N. Main Street, Suite 103 Kerrville, Texas 78028 824 WATER STREET SUITE 100 KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 OFFICE: 830.896.4220 FAX: 830.896.4226 RE: Planning Design Services Proposal Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center Dear Jeannie: We are pleased to submit the following Planning Design Services Proposal. Having toured the facility with Commissioner Letz we believe that we have a good understanding of the ~ expectations of the Commissioners for the future of the Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center. As we plan together we will keep in mind the following criteria: • Responsible Land Use/Conservation of natural features; maximization of views; efficient circulation. • Flexible Master Plan • Optimal configuration and use of existing facilities to remain • Responsible Building Design: cost efficient, value driven decisions • Planning the total project for staged completion commensurate with your ability to fund each stage In accordance with the County's Request for Proposals for Planning Design Services we have prepared the following Schedule of Services and Fees. A. Existing Facilities Survey ^ Using Property Survey(ies) locating boundaries, improvements, utilities and significant trees, Record Drawings of existing facilities (as available) and other pertinent documents, provided by Client, create an Overall Site Plan which locates existing buildings, drives, walks and other improvements sufficient in detail and accuracy for Concept Planning work. The document will be in an electronic format using AutoCAD 2000 software. ^ Review applicable codes including 2003 International Building Code, 2000 International Fire Code, Texas Accessibility Standards and others, as applicable, for regulations which might affect existing or proposed facilities. B. Programming Services ^ Meet with Commissioners, appropriate County Staff, and other Community stakeholders to discuss physical and functional needs and to listen to expectations ^ Based upon this meeting(s) and Owner provided Goals and Summary of intended uses, prepare a Program of Space Needs r C. Design Workshop ^ Lead a'/2 day workshop, which will present various conceptual alternatives and ideas to the participants. The result will be the basis for development of the Master Plan and conceptual planning of alterations and new construction. ^ Refine the ideas and concepts decided at the design workshop. ^ Prepare a preliminary Estimate of Probable Construction Costs for the Master Plan, in 2008 dollars. ^ Meet with the project stakeholders to ratify the details of the Program of Space Needs and the Workshop results preparatory to beginning the Master Plan. D. Master Planning Services ^ Conceptual Building Plan study(ies), based on Program of Space Needs, for use in Site Master Planning o Site Plan: Building Placement; Traffic Circulation and Parking studies ^ Overall Site Drainage ^ Aerial Image of Site and Proposed Buildings ^ Develop guidelines for new building Design and Construction ^ Update Estimate of Probable Construction Costs for the Master Plan E. Fee Schedule : Fixed Fees ^ Item A: Existing Facilities Survey $ 4,000.00 ~ ^ Item B: Programming Services $ 3,000.00 ^ Item C: Design Workshop $ 4,000.00 ^ Item D: Masterplanning Services $ 12,400.00 ~ $ 23,400.00 Total .. F. Reimbursable Expenses Reimbursable expenses are defined as follows and will be billed at a multiple of 1.15 times ,,,, cost (invoice): reproduction of documents, shipping and mailing expenses, long distance telephone and fax, and out-of-town Project related mileage will be billed at current Standard Rate. ~ If the terms of this Proposal are acceptable to you, please indicate so by signing and returning one copy of this Proposal. Again, thank you. We look forward to the opportunity to be of service! Very truly yours, Peter W. Lewis, Architect Principal Accepted for Kerr County Commissioners uate PETER W. LEWIS Architect Associates Our Story Examples of our work as Principals and Project Managers can be found regionally and state-wide to include a Family Life Center for First United '~ Methodist Church, Boerne; Wells Fargo Bank, ~" , Boerne; and H.E. Butt Foundation Dining Hall at ~ ~ Echo Valley. Locally our work includes the ~ :r _,"~ ~" '~ Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the "~~~ ~ Performing Arts, Riverside Nature Center ~~.? i , ' ~ ~, F '~ , ~ Visitor's Center, Kerrville and Dietert Center. , ,~, ~ " ~ ~~ ~ Current `Work in Progress' includes the Ray and ~} ~ Joan Kroc Salvation Army Corps Community ~.~~. Center, and Dietert Center both in Kerrville and ,, a~ ~ St. Mark Presbyterian Church/ Boerne Family '"~" ' ~ ° Life Center and campus renovations. _ ~.,, " ~~' r Whether you are growing, planning to grow or just think that it's time for a change...let us hear from you. We'd like to come by for a visit and hear your story. Thank you for considering Peter W. Lewis, .~rc~hi ~;ct ~- .~ssc~ciatcs 1'LL,C;. For more than a quarter of a century, Peter W. Lewis, Architect has provided professional leadership and design ~ , `~` services to our clients throughout Central and ~ ~;~~,r ._,~~ ~;~ " South Texas. Drawing inspiration from the rich ~.~ -, ~` cultural and architectural heritage of our home in the Texas Hi11 Country, we apply current technologies and methodologies to deliver `big =~ ",. ~---- ~ ' ~ ~~ ~"~~,~ ~ ~'~'~`~-- '~ ' city' service with a `small town' touch. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~` Our well-defined Project Delivery Process takes a `~~ ~ -~, collaborative approach to design, involving a `~ ~' cross section of an organization's membership e and staff in the Programming and Conceptual - ~ ~... „~, kf _ ~'a ~ ~ ~~ Design Phases. Working closely with all of the f. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ } stakeholders has proven time after time to yield ` ' ,.;; ~ ~ . responsive and responsible designs. ~ Our seasoned Design Team has a history of successes working with public and private clients to meet their project objectives. "~ PETER W. LEWIS Architect Associates '~` Peter W. Lewis, Architect Principal EDUCATION Bachelor ofArchitecture/Design Option, Texas Tech University, 1977 CERTIFICATION Texas Registered Architect: #08295 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 2003 to present. Peter Lewis Architect + Associates PLLC, Kerrville, Texas Principal March 1993 to 2003. Artisan Group, Inc., Kerrville, Texas Principal/Director. Project Design, Development and Management March 1992 to March 1993. Peter William Lewis, Architect, Austin, Texas Sole Proprietor. Project Design, Development and Management July 1985 to March 1992. Dekker Wymer Lewis, Inc., Austin, Texas Vice President/Marketing. Project Design, Development and Management July 1982 to July 1985. Dekker Wymer Lewis. Partner. Austin, Texas Project Design, Development and Management November 1980 to July 1982. Holt+Fatter+Scott, Inc., Austin, Texas Project Manager February 1980 to November 1980. Page Southerland Page, Austin, Texas Intern Architect. Project Design and Production September 1977 to February 1980. Woodrow W. Alexander, A.I.A., Houston, Texas Intern Architect. Project Design and Production MEMBERSHIPS /AFFILIATIONS Texas Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation: President 2004-present '~" Kerrville Main Street Association: Advisory Board Member 1998-present Kerr Economic Development Foundation: Director 2004-present .. PETER W. LEWIS ,,,, Architect Associates Gary L. Hatch, Architect Project Manager /Project Architect EDUCATION: Bachelor of Environmental Design, Texas A & M University, 1979 CERTIFICATION: ~ Texas Registered Architect: #12048 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: July 2003 to present. Peter W. Lewis Architect + Associates PLLC, Kerrville, Texas "' Associate November 1994 to June 2003. Artisan Group, Inc., Kerrville, Texas '~' Project Architect December 1992 to November 1994. The Hatch Association-Architects, Paris, Texas ••+ Principal June 1991 to January 1994. Campbell Soup Company, Paris, Texas ;;., Engineering Department May 1990 to May 1991. PHI Project Administration Services, Dallas, Texas ,, Principal March 1983 to May 1990. F. Brown Associates-Architects/Interior Designers, Dallas, Texas ~, Intern Architect August 1981 to February 1983. Vincent Association & Architects, Dallas, Texas Intern Architect REPRESENTATNE PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Menger Springs Office Building Boerne, Texas Dietert Center Kerrville, Texas Gnuechtel Medical Office Kerrville, Texas St. Mark Presbyterian Church Boerne, Texas Tally Elementary School Kerrville, Texas Riverside Nature Center Visitors Center Kerrville, Texas Laity Lodge Dining Facility ~" Cody Center Leakey, Texas Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville, Texas Project Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services for this 16,000 S.F. Office Building Project Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services for this 23,000 S.F. Community Center Project Architect responsible for the Design and Construction Contract Administration Services for a 6,000 SF Professional Office Building Project Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services for a New 17,000 S.F. Family Life Center Associate Project Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services for a New 67,500 S.F. Elementary School Project Manager/Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services fora 4,500 S.F. regional Nature Center Project Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services fora 17,500 S.F. Dining/d Recreation Facility Project Manager/Architect responsible for Construction Documents and Construction Contract Administration Services fora 24,500 S.F. Theatre, Renovation of an 8,900 S.F. combination Municipal Offices, Dance Studio and Theatre Education Facility, and Renovation of a 4,500 S.F. Scene Shop GARY L. HATCH, ARCHITECT .. PETER W. LEWIS Architect ~. + Associates Representative Projects MASTER PLANNING: Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center, Kerrville, Texas r Texas Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation Fairgrounds, Kerrville, Texas St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Boerne, Texas ~, Purple Sage Ranch, Bandera, Texas Geneva School, Boerne, Texas Smithson Valley Evangelical Free Church, Bulverde, Texas LaVernia United Methodist Church, LaVernia, Texas Spring Creek United Methodist Church, Fair Oaks, Texas First United Methodist Church, Boerne, Texas Texas Tech University Hill Country Campus, Fredericksburg, Texas Trinity Baptist Church, Kerrville, Texas Riverside Nature Center, Kerrville, Texas Kerrville Independent School District -Sports Complex Master Plan, Kerrville, Texas Kerrville Main Street Program/Streetscape Master Plan, Kerrville, Texas ECCLESIASTICAL: Family Life Center & Sanctuary Remodel/St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Texas Family Life Center /LaVernia United Methodist Church, LaVernia, Texas Fellowship Hall /Hillside Fellowship, Smithson Valley, Texas Family Life Center /Spring Creek United Methodist Church, Fair Oaks, Texas Family Life Center/First United Methodist Church, Boerne, Texas Shelton Hall/St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Kerrville, Texas Trinity Baptist Church -Administrative Offices/Media Center, Kerrville, Texas St. Peter's Episcopal Church -Courtyard and Playground, Kerrville, Texas First United Methodist Church -Playground, Kerrville, Texas EDUCATIONAL: New Tivy High School, Kerrville, Texas New Tally Elementary School, Kerrville, Texas Ingram Elementary School, Ingram, Texas High School Gymnasium, Ingram, Texas ~ Geneva School of Boerne Gymnasium, Boerne, Texas Schreiner University/Dining Hall Renovation, Kerrville, Texas PUBLIC: ,, Dietert Community Center, Kerrville, Texas Riverside Nature Center, Kerrville, Texas Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library -Additions and Alterations, Kerrville, Texas Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts, Kerrville, Texas TXDOT Regional Maintenance Facility, Boerne, Texas .,. Kerrville Police Department Headquarters, Kerrville, Texas Hill Country Red Cross, Kerrville, Texas Salvation Army Thrift Store -Additions, Kerrville, Texas Social Security Administration Building, Kerrville, Texas YMCA of Kerr County & the Hill Country, Kerrville, Texas RECREATIONAL: H.E. Butt Foundation/Cody Creativity Center/Laity Lodge, Leakey, Texas ,,,,,, H.E. Butt Foundation/Echo Valley/Ranch House Dining Hall, Leakey, Texas H.E. Butt Foundation/Echo Valley/Frog Sullivan Pavilion, Leakey, Texas Comanche Trace Ranch/Guardhouse and Tower/Sports Center, Kerrville, Texas ~. KISD Sports Complex, Kerrville, Texas PETER W. LEWIS Architect .~. + Associates Representative Client List .r. Paul Hofmann City Manager City of Kerrville (830)257-8000 Kit Werlein, President Playhouse 2000 Kerrville, Texas (830) 792-3048 William A. Reynolds, AlA, Vice President H.E. Butt Grocery Company San Antonio, Texas (210) 938-8472 Bob Miller, Executive Director Texas Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation Kerrville, Texas (830) 896-5711 Dr. John Kelly, Superintendent Boerne Independent School District Boerne, Texas (830) 249-5032 Fred Martin, Pastor First United Methodist Church Boerne, Texas (830) 249-2565 Brenda Chapman, Executive Director Kerr County YMCA Kerrville, Texas (830)896-8000 Fred Henneke, Board Member Building Committee Chair Dietert Senior Center Kerrville, Texas (830)257-9788 Wes Dorman, Board Member Riverside Nature Center Association Kerrville, Texas (830) 257-4837 Kenneth Cailloux Kerrville, Texas (830)895-3020 John Wall, Building Committee Chair Spring Creek United Methodist Church San Antonio, Texas (830) 981-4789 Rick Steadham, Director Board of Directors Hill Country Arts Foundation (830) 367-5121 "' PETER W. LEWIS Architect Associates Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center Kerr County, Texas Professional Liability Insurance Peter W. Lewis + Associates, PLLC is insured by ACE, USA with the following limits: $1,000,000 per project and $1,000,000 in the aggregate. We have never had a claim asserted against us. Firm's Availability for Project Peter W. Lewis + Associates, PLLC would be available to Kerr County no later than January 1, 2008. ~. wr PETER W. "L,EWIS Architect A s s o c a t e~ , ~'t:'jC- Z ~~`. L~G~`1S, PalauPn~ 824 UTATER STREET SUITE 1C~0 • KERRVICLE, TEXAS 78028 C`fFICE 8311.896.4220 FAX' 830.896.4226 ~, ~ ~ ;; V Contents 1 - Letter of Introduction 2 - Firm Profile & Key Personnel 3 - Master Planning Process 4 - Project Approach ~„ 5 - Project Management 6 - Quality Assurance „~ 7 - Cost Control 8 - Relevant Project Experience and References ~ . ~'' 4 ~ f. 7 S ~e: }';~'' ~~~ .. ~, 1; ~ t t t '~ ~ t~isl~~a ~ i ~~ ~ ~'~7.~`!C-~ of 0~ ~ 7 Y ~ tY,: ~ h~~~~.zx A *,u P ~ ~ ,~-~., a f:~~~~, ~ ~ ~~ -:~- ~ ey ~ i~ i 7yl-yf~~y ~e v~ e 1 ~5~; ~ '7 `~~_ ~. RAY AND HOLLINGTON AR.CHITEGTS 24 e greenway plaza suite 1515 ~ houston texas 77046 v:713.524.6131 f~713.630.1005 info@RHArchitects.com 07 November 2007 ~r Ms. Paula J. Hargis Kerr County Auditor 700 N. Main Street, Suite 103 ~` Kerrville, Texas 78028 Dear Ms. Hargis: r We are pleased to have this opportunity to submit a statement of qualifications in response to your RFP for architectural planning/design services for the Kerr County ` Youth Exhibit Center and property. We have prepared a response that will provide you with a good overview of our i"' practice and methodology. The vast majority of our clients are not-for-profit entities: municipalities, agencies, churches. From this experience, we have honed techniques for successfully assessing the client's needs and goals and translating ~"' these requirements into a program and ultimately a comprehensive plan to address those needs. Section 3 outlines the typical process for you to review. "~' Our approach to every project is based on close collaboration with the client. I hope you will have an opportunity to visit with some of our past clients to learn how RHA has worked with them to create projects which provide innovative solutions to the ^ budgetary, functional, and aesthetic criteria of each project. We are very intrigued by your project. It is a natural progression from similar projects recently completed for the Girl Scouts and the South Texas Nuclear project. We have also included information about several significant renovation and education projects which may be relevant. RHA is currently staffed and able to ~r commence work on the project upon notice from the County. We look forward to having an opportunity to meet and discuss the project ~. requirements in more detail and how RHA may best assist you in achieving your goals. r.. Sincerely, ,, ~ V ~ V ^ ' Richard P. 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The ~ 5th floor sturiio st~ace is surrouncir:d l,y natural light anr~ cortan~an~~is ~ sweeping vi~:;ws ~~~' ~ ~ C:~tv fr~t~r~~ the Galleria to the hw'lert~:: , ~~~ (' ,, :ter ~~nd F~eliant Stadium. we invite v~u ~ ~ ,,,~, ~,. ~' U'; in t~r~r c~ftie;E~ to me~~! f!~~-~ ~i 1~,~ ;~• ~~;~tive stuff anci Icarr7 t• ~r~ ~~!,:ar:' c>ur tirrr~ and the 4vay we work. ,, . , ~ ,- ~,. ..., 3, Y i , Collaborating with diverse clients to provide the highest standard of architectural design and professional services Firm Profile Since 1991, FiHA has collaborated with clients to provide the highest standards of design and professional services. Our client base is diverse, including universities, schools, churches, municipalities and technical facilities. The constant factor among these clients is the desire for the personal attention, intensity and energy of a small firm, coupled with the need for the experience, resources, and capabilities required to complete large-scale, complex projects. In response, our firm is specifically sized and organized to enable principals and senior-level staff to remain integrally involved on a day-to-day basis throughout every phase of the project. These key individuals lead and manage a team of talented professionals dedicated to finding creative, effective solutions for every challenge. RHA has earned a reputation for bringing a strong sense of personal commitment to each project. We take special care to fully comprehend ~ and document your needs and goals, then to clearly communicate our designs and concepts first to our client, and ultimately to the construction ~, team. This collaborative approach has enabled us to produce successful results that exceed the basic functional, aesthetic and budgetary criteria of the project. Included in this material is a list of client and contractor references who have experienced the special attention to detail, documentarian and "" follow-through provided by RHA. Immediately following are resumes of key RHA personnel. _ _, .",: 'ru Education Rice University, Houston, Texas, Bachelor of Architecture '' Building Design Partnership, ~ ~;~"~,~~*~ „ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~'~~~;,,~~, Preceptorship Program, '~QU1`Tf~~l"1g !'rr~e~p~~ ~ ~F$S}(~I@flt~ ~„ Manchester, England Rice University, Houston, Texas, Bachelor of Arts Teaching ~o'fii~ton was f4ttndtr~" p~rutai~f ~~.-~}~ Rt~k?arc# „r, Rice University, Architecture for , , wi~~~~rt ~ ~, AlA sn 199E ~~~~ ~a~ a~~~. , Nan-Architects "~ ~f E~~ ~~t~rsz~y in ~-f~t~~~{'~~''~t~ ; Universit of Colorado at Denver, y ' ~~.k~~tt~~' ;>tulf,~' #~1 ~~"tl'1Ex5~}4~ tf4°. ~'~~~a ~i~~{~ Department of Environmental ~~~ ~~~~ ,p~'~i' ~F~ years "r~# y~xt~',€~r~g"tr?g' Design, Solar Architecture Studio pcof~ss'i,pn~t~~~e~~rience. ,t-~~S Sc K~'~~X~t~~~ incfutfesexfer~sive ~Janr~~ng~rr~grar~fri""~, r~t~~t . rr Registration c~;oeur~enta~~r~, cstructi€~r~ aC~iS'~ratiart, " space p4~i~nir~g and interid€ destgr?;. Pc~ :ty~s Registered Architect, State of Texas . ~~c~ur;~e Gitur~ic~l; ~ducatio~al, cw~, ca~t~~~~~ National Council of Architectural ~~ ~~eaf fa~~t;f~s, Registration Boards Certification fit; i'; , tt~e ~f~~~ reapons~~af~ fare ~~:~:i~;_~ Professional Affiliations fj~f'Tl S Rp~1'r"~~i'+'`~, ~1afd .a"E~ ~'~&~~ ~~t~t~f~ American Institute of Architects, ~ ~o#ve£# #~ ~e ~xiar~~g~e~~ `~~~~~~ ~~~~~ Corporate Member t,. , f~rrn'~ ~>~}~ets'frfl~~~tk~ .i~i'tt~~"',~g~":~~~~~g ,~„ Texas Society of Architects, t#~o~t9}~"de~~n ~orn{~4''~iQn~ ~. Ate Member ,.. r. Houston ChapterAlA, Member ~.~ ~ .`x ~ ~~~~'~ ~~,~` r"" Construction Specifiers Institute, y~,~'" ~' ~ - Member .. }~~ ~ . ,;. "_ } ,.. . r ~ Community ,~ ' : ~{~ ,,3 ~ ,~ Restoration & Construction Committee Member, Rutherford ~"' B. H. Yates Museum, Inc. +a.: f :r Houston MOD, Master MOD ~~ , y; -- ~ West University Youth Soccer, Former President, Director, HYSA Delegate °r -~ ~ _; ~' Houston Youth Soccer Association, '' '~' ~, FormerVice-President -,`-t ~: ~ SouthwestYMCA, Former Director ~` - ee West UniversityYMCA Utilization ~ ~ z` ~`° Task Force, Member E ~" ~ ~ ~"' ~ :- ~~ a ~_-,.- ..~. .„. ~ r. , ; < ' . .. ~ , Education Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Professional Development Program "For Children: Designing Day Care, and Medical & Educational Facilities" City University of New York, New York, NY, Master of Urban Planning Rice University, Houston, Texas, Bachelor of Architecture Rice University, Houston, Texas, Bachelor of Arts Registration Registered Architect, State of Texas National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification Registered Interior Designer, State of Texas LEED Accredited Professional Professional Affiliations American Institute of Architects, Member Texas Society of Architects, Member Houston Chapter AIA, Member Community Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, Docent ,~ Education Rice University, Houston, Texas, Master of Architecture Central European University, - -~'V T~~~~~ ~,~' Prague, Czech Republic, ~' ~ ~ ~~~~t~;~~`~ ,.; f ~ .-~ . ~ M.A. History of Architecture _ ' "r '' Ukrainian Art Academy, Kiev, Ukraine, Bachelor of Architecture Registration ':.~ ~ ~~~~~~~ eorn~feted s~~~~ave ader~sc Registered Architect, State of Texas - and prc~fessicxia~ .training 2f~(U~t~ ~ttrar tQ eart~ir~ National Council of Architectural f~is t~~~t~r`s" E3er~ree from dice ~ni~~fsity. ~e Registration Boards Certification is' t#~e ~eG~pi~:nt of se~erai "it'i~t~m~t#~~8~ de5fgt~ competitit~r~ awards. Sire }ait~~r~r~ f~HA 'i~ ~,~95. Community ltrarr +~as c~rriad ot~t a range ~f respansi#afi€ities Rice Design Alliance, Member irtcludin>~ destgn, prod~Gtion ~rtd construction Ukranian American Cultural Club ad~~~{5~~#~ Cif farce liturgics! attd t,t~a~4t3na) of Houston, Member f~ctl~ti~€e~` F As~art s~~~~et..~~a t,as a~~~r~~ ~ I~~S~~>~ rt~~e~~s'-~`~ t'~~ ~"~ex p ~ r ~ s le ~ t ; ~ }jam r,k { y- p -. p ~ y j'~ t ~'r~'~ II~AW ~ ~4+'t, ~~ u*. ~~~~~ W-~~t~~~~ ~ ~ I'~~~t't~~,?~ , ~~; ;1 ~' i r. Envisioning the dreams, beliefs and spirit of an organization by working through a well developed ~r master planning process ~ t~~ -- (~ ~;~ ;,, J~ a ~ ~~ ~J -~- -'' ~' I~c i~ ~ . r rte' ,o ~~, C/ Master Planning Process A Master Plan is the articulation of an organization's dreams, beliefs and spirit. The master planning process must begin with those who will use or occupy the site and facilities. The initial challenge is to understand the functional characteristics of a site and its natural potential to meet the envisioned human needs. The Master Plan speaks to the physical context, the variety of end uses, and the needs of the client organization to bring focus and definition to the development of the site. Ultimately, the Master Plan informs the type and qualities of experience the site and facilities offer its users. In creating realistically viable development solutions to the requirements expressed by an organization, RHA employs a process that begins with discovery and ends with the expression of the client's singular vision in the form of a Master Plan. Within this progression we seek to derive a functional, thoughtfully human response to the physical objectives and to reinforce and incorporate the values asserted in the mission statement of the organization. A Master Plan for an established site with existing infrastructure and buildings and a narrowly defined growth goal will be comprehensive and responsive to the projected profile and needs of the client group within w +~+ the constraints of the current site. For a new site, however, the Master Plan will be more general in nature. It must respond as periodic review and evaluation examine the organization's evolving, detailed growth "' expectations, mission and goals. The Master Plan defines direction and sequence but is adaptable to unexpected needs that naturally emerge over time. By working through a proven progression of activities, RHA collects the ,,, facts and data that ultimately give shape to a cohesive Master Plan. RHA generally follows the process outlined below when developing a Master Plan: ~~ _. ~~ t +r ~~ '_ ~_ r' ~~ I . L......~____...~ -,~ ~~ ~_i~ -- _~ - -~ e e, ~~ - ~ ~ /`~- p •... n i <_ _ 1. - ~' .. ~ m. ,- u.....u~=.i L r / ,i ' l G, I~~ ;~--~_Y-- • Phase 1 (General Analysis Surveys and aerial photographs are obtained to determine • Boundaries and context of site ~- • Setbacks and easements ---r~. - . ~ .~ '~ ` '' _ • Utility locations ~__ 'i •Natural vegitation and landscape features •Traffic patterns and access •Orientation ., • Drainage •Topography ~'+ ~~ Evaluation of this information reveals specific constraints and criteria that ---_--~ may impact the overall site development and ultimate solution. ~, ~. ~.:> . ~~~. ~; _, ~~-'~' ... Lam- ' Sri Phase 2 ~ Programming ___ Along with select individuals or groups, FiHA examines in detail the -~ present and future needs and goals of the client to link the program to _- the mission. Criteria to be established include: ~~=~ •Attendance figures and projections •Quantity of each space category (for example, administration, meeting, dining, etc.) •Desired relationship of the spaces - • Preferred location of each space ,.- ~ • Preferred character of each space ~~ ~ ~~ •Circulation criteria ~- ~,~~ With our previous experience as a guide and using accepted standards and guidelines, we apply square footage to each space to derive a _~ ~: net size for each space category. These space requirements are also .~d~t, converted to gross area requirements and documented in tabular form. .o . F. i ~ rv~«_+~l'~~ _ ', ~ ~ - _ ~ ~.. ~lr f'1'~"~~., ~F _ Phase 3 ~ Options Analysis •.'F. w ~ The needs determined in the programming phase serve as the basis for s >'~~ ~~~. n . 1 exploring and analyzing potential solutions. This analysis leads to several . C .. > 3 -~~. ~ °,-~ ~ Master Plan options exploring various: ,, ~`* - •Affinities of functions ,~ _~~a;~ - • Patterns of circulation _ ~~ -r,~- ~>,~,~~A~~~ •Sequencing of needs ~~ - ~: • Phasing of construction r. Phase 4 ~ Review and Evaluation Options are studied and reviewed with individuals or representative committees, as appropriate, to reach consensus on the most effective and desirable scheme. All aspects of Phases 1 through 3 are re-examined in Phase 4 to develop a final plan that strikes the best balance of: •Initial cost •Operational cost • Function •Aesthetics • Phasing of construction Phasing decisions may be affected by priorities, cost, displacement/ ~ disruption and access. If phasing is a requirement, as it often is, it can become a major complication in molding the ultimate plan. ~` - Phase 5 ~ Documentation ~~_~ w Once the process is complete, RHA documents both the process and ~ ~~~ ~ resulting Master Plan for use by the client. This material is typically ~~ ~, _ provided in an electronic format enabling the organization to reproduce '~" - ,, or use the material for fundraising or presentation. Deliverables will _ - ~- ~~ normally include: ~. ,-~„ ~ ` '~~ ~ ~ •Records of user programming meetings ~~, •Preliminary space program with net and gross areas by space and category ~' • Site development diagram indicating site circulation, parking, /~° outdoor programs, green space and buildings ~.- -- - •Building plan diagrams indicating distribution of programmed ~ ,;:~ , space and primary circulation patterns = • Phasing diagrams '~' •Preliminary budget analysis ~ '- ~_ • Small-scale massing or computer model (optional) Y~ i j t, ~': i= - „r }w ~, ~ ~~ .y~ £?e J ~~jry ~7 y, ~. ..'~ ... .fi,,,I s;~ iii~*"~ dkp int. rf~ o- ' ~. ; .. R. Ire ~S; '"~,'.~ ~4fi ;: ~' ~, ~, :P i, Integrating analysis, aesthetics, technology, budget control and project management to transform unique needs into distinctive designs Project Approach RHA approaches design through close collaboration with our clients. We believe responsible, successful design springs only from our thorough understanding of the client's vision, needs and goals. RHA does not work in or seek to impose a singular architectural style. Rather, we join with our clients to create designs that reflect their particular needs, individual circumstances and the specific environment they wish to create. In the effort to seek a keen understanding of the goals and vision of the client's project, we typically host a discovery workshop to start a project. This initial workshop is an intensive planning session where all the key client contributors and design team are encouraged to brainstorm and document the possibilities for the project. This collaborative process examines the project from every angle: what it could be, what will inform the solution, how the team can work together to achieve the best result. This workshop is only the beginning of a process of integrated design. Regular communications with the client continue throughout the development of the project during regular meetings and work sessions. Open communication and integrated design are fundamental in our approach to all projects. Previous clients have responded favorably to several guiding principles that are important to our design solutions: -The spiritual and uplifting qualities of natural light -The integration of exterior spaces and vistas -The strength and integrity of natural materials -The efficient use and stewardship of resources -The critical importance of transitional/common spaces -The careful ordering and sequencing of spaces r~~ d These principles impact almost every project and design solution as we work with each client to shape ahigh-quality built environment responsive to the specific aesthetic, functional and budgetary requirements. In addition to understanding and sharing our clients responsibility for stewardship of financial resources, RNA is an active proponent of the responsible stewardship of natural resources. We are well-versed in the concept of sustainable design {e.g. LEED criteria), and believe that energy conscious and material conscious design is simply good design. Buildings must respond to their environment for orientation, daylighting, ventilation and drainage. The building envelope and systems should be as efficient aver the life of the building as the initial budget will allow. ;~' e•.~ ~: ~; r ~ y Meeting objectives through careful planning, regular review and com- munication Project Management RHAs project management process is straightforward. We make every effort to provide the guidance and resources critical to maintaining focus on critical objectives through every phase of a project. At the outset of the project, RHA works closely with the client representatives to: -Thoroughly analyze and define the overall project objectives and ensure that project decisions reflect those objectives - Participate in programming or program review sessions to confirm and document a final approved program before commencing specific design activities - Develop a comprehensive project budget including not only "hard" construction costs but also all the associated "soft" costs such as surveys, fees, testing, equipment - Make significant effort to identify and resolve any peripheral issues-such as regulatory requirements-that can delay or compromise a project if not anticipated - Develop a realistic, achievable schedule by dividing the project into distinct stages and tasks and monitoring the project at predefined milestones A senior project manager and project architect provide continuity throughout the course of every project. One ar both of these RHA representatives attend all meetings and make all presentations to the client constituency. Frequent meetings are held with the owner to communicate concepts, monitor progress, and review current issues. The project architect brings a high level of specific project experience to the construction administration phase further preserving continuity. Our services during this critical phase are described in greater detail in the Quality Assurance section of this material. _. ~_ ~ .: - -} Adhering to well-defined guideNnes, monitoring progress, and coordi- nating across disciplines Quality Assurance RHA has developed an effective, practical technique for producing and organizing construction drawings that allows integral cross referencing and development of details and drawings. Coordination of multiple disciplines and team members is accomplished through regular exchange of and access to electronic files in conjunction with reviews held at predetermined project milestones. These rigorous formal review sessions with the RHA design team are central to our approach. These reviews typically occur at the following project benchmarks: -Discovery Workshop - 50% and 100% of Schematic Design (with a narrative project description) - 50%, 80% and 100% of Design Development (with system diagrams and outline specifications) - 50%, 80% and 100% of Construction Documents ifinal drawings and details with detailed technical specifications) Team members from all the disciplines, together with client and contractor representatives, gather to monitor project status, coordinate requirements and review expectations. Minutes are taken at every meeting, and at the end of each design phase the team develops a checklist of action items and assigns responsibilities. In house, RHA follows a set of project delivery guidelines that serve as a framework for tracking and checking the work as it proceeds. Organized by project phase, the guidelines distribute specific tasks and responsibilities to each team member. At the end of each phase, a mandatory summary review is conducted. A highly effective project management tool, the guidelines culminate in a final coordination check during the Construction Documents phase. At the 100% Construction Documents stage and prior to release for bidding and concurrent with final owner review, asenior--level staff member reviews the entire package for accuracy. Project closeout can be and often is a challenging and extended process. We have adopted several proven practices that enable us to expedite the process while protecting the owner's interests. Initially all closeout requirements are clearly defined in the Project Manual. As the completion of construction approaches RHA generates a comprehensive checklist of requirements (warranties, lien releases, O&M manuals, etc.) that is conscientiously reviewed and monitored by the team. This enables the team to focus on any outstanding issues until all obligations for final payment to the contractor have been satisfied. Our processes have contributed to RHAs well-earned reputation for producing high-quality, comprehensive Construction Documents. We invite prospective clients to contact the general contractors with whom ~, we have worked to inquire about the firm's abilities and performance during all phases of a project. r ~r ~r irr +rr ^r r err ~r ar wr ~r Contractor References We invite you to contact any of the contractors listed here, all of whom are familiar with RHA practices and processes. BROOKSTONE CORPORATION, INC. John Carson, CEO (713)861-2400 FRETZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Robert R. Fretz, Jr., President (713)641-6777 GILBANE CONSTRUCTION Charlie Nelson, Project Executive (713)209-1873 HALE-MILLS CONSTRUCTION, INC. Dave Palmer, General Partner (713)665-1100 J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION Peter Doyle, President (713)521-4664 LINBECK CONSTRUCTION Dave Stueckler, Manager (713)966-5833 MINER-DEDERICK CONSTRUCTORS, INC. John Miner, Vice President (713)529-3001 MISSION CONSTRUCTORS, INC. Don Woo, President (713)523-9194 PEPPER-LAWSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. Bob Richardson, Manager, Business Development (713)371-3100 TELLEPSEN CORPORATION Dave Hill, Vice President (713)447-8100 W.S. BELLOWS CONSTRUCTION CORP. Jack Roberts, Vice President (713)680-2132 ZENITH CONSTRUCTION Bob Betancourt, President (713)365-0690 ~r Developing, monitoring and maintaining a realistic balance of scope, quality and budget Cost Control FHA has an excellent record far our ability to budget, estimate and control project costs. Several key characteristics have contributed to this performance: Realism RHA takes a pragmatic, realistic approach to setting budgets. Design cannot begin until the program, quality level and budget are in balance and understood by the entire project team. Courage When a client's wishes begin to exceed the budget, we consider it our professional responsibility to advise the client and realign the balance of scope, quality and budget. Experience Our experience with similar projects provides a basis of cost information regarding construction types, techniques, systems, materials and finishes. We also have well-established contractor and subcontractor relationships for additional pricing data and acquiring information regarding unusual or specialty features. Attitude Cost control for a building project is a collective mindset. We appreciate and share the responsibility of budgetary stewardship with the building committee or other representative body charged with the management and expenditure of allocated funds. Thoroughness Probable construction costs are examined and recalculated at each phase of the project as additional detail on the elements of the work become more well defined which allows adjustments to be made as necessary. Documentation Complete, accurate and coordinated Construction Documents are the best protection against unexpected costs and changes during the construction phase of the project. Please refer to the Quality Assurance section far more information regarding Construction Documents. Cost Control Results The following is a summary of the change order history from several recently completed projects. The figures do not include owner-directed scope changes to provide an accurate statement of the magnitude of the required changes. Original Change ~7r Change Contract Order Order Amount AtnOLlnl Project Beto Academic Center $3,583,700 ($5,925) -0.02/; Chinese Baptist Church `1;3.596,693 50 0.007, Christ the King Lutheran Church 53,376,9.56 `.620,207 0.60tI, Concordia Student Nousing .$6,613,1.07 529,604 0.407 Conroe Anderson & Powell Elementary Schools 59.987,500 $65,240 0.70°lr Giesinger Elementary School `63.909,090 59,347 0.207, First Baptist Church, Magnolia $3,122,177 50 0.007 First Colony Church of Christ Phase II Addition 59,304,878 $3,061 0.30% First United Methodist Wesley Academy & Gymnasium (Ph. III) $7,400,300 $33,708 0.50/- Hoiy Cross Episcopal Church $2,499,252 $17,526 0.70~Ic Metropolitan Baptist Church Education Building $5,049,000 (537,100}~ -0.70°k Southeast Church of Christ $4,482,256 50 0.00/~ St. Cecilia Catholic Church Addition and Renovation 52,292,865 53,240 0.20°7c St. John Vianney Catholic Church $5.423,790 $23,716 0.40~Ir,~ St. Justin Martyr Education Building 51,718,462 53,073 0.20~I~ St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Education Building $4,418,000 (514,704)x -0.30~Io Bishop Nold Conference Center 53,3921879 $15,716 0.50% St. Mary's Student Center $3,424,270 $5,276 0.20%~ St. Michael Catholic Church Classroom Library Building `6902,8.51 `57,238 0.80~I St. Theresa Catholic Church Community Center `';1,244,670 $10.512 0.80% St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church $1.807,200 ($18.282}~° -1.00/~ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Ministry Center .5695,000 55,924 0.807: St. Vincent de Paul Classroom Library $1,084,296 $18,562 1.707 Sugar Creek Baptist Church 53,691,981 57,730. 0.20°Io West Nouston Church of Christ `61,729,765 $3,081 0.20%~ Williams Trace Baptist Education Building `51.135,900 $3,018 0.307: `Parentheses indicate amount returned to owner from guaranteed maxinn~m. ~~~~ ~ h ,~ ~~ a ~~ ~ ~ ~:~~ ~: .~: ~ ~~4 ~~~ ~~; ,_, _._r ;; ~ ~. ~= ~ , 1 ~ ~ ~ 3'- lY'. 4+- ~ t f i . ri ~` t ~ ^ YJ ly`r ~'~ - } « - Y'~F may", ~ ~ $ ~ ~, 3 B Area: Cost: Completion Contact: Mr. Bob Spaeth, Facilities Director Girl Scouts of San Jacinto ~ (713) 292.0321 4,000 SF $600,000 (projected) 2006 (projected) `¢~. ~' ~ $ .~ i t v ~. , Yr ., ~~ <- ~~[~`:~~ :II v ~r }'fry fM1 1j~+' f~:'1.~~~. ~~. ~ ~ _..,_ ~~,r ;.1~ W ~.._~~~ ,~~~.T~,- _. ,may S "~ ~~~. 8 Girl Scouts of America Camp Agnes Arnold Nature Center Conroe, Texas A building designed for outdoor programs, the new Nature Center provides the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council with an environment and point of orientation for education and exploration. The Center provides approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of activity workspace, exhibition hall, outdoor lecture and viewing area, and alive /work space #or two visiting naturalists. _ _ J-z- ~ _~ g'';f lr~ I'I 4' ~l I ~ I I -~ P ~,~ ~l ~ - r ~_ -- - ~ -- - - --- --~ ;, i_i _ ~ ~ _.,~ ~y _. err ,. ~- i ~.: ,-ti ~ is = ~ ~ ~j-;'~ ~ , Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Camp Casa Mare Sailing Center Seabrook, Texas Area: 3,500 SF Cost: $600,000 Completion: TBD Contacts: Mr. Bob Spaeth, Facilities Director Girl Scouts of San Jacinto (713) 292.0321 The Casa Mare Sailing Center is a new structure designed to contain the existing sailing equipment and fleet for the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. The Facility also includes a classroom learning center and exterior observation deck. `~~, ..- r _ -" lx. r° ., :. ~. r' , _ + , r' 1 _> r ~ y f~ r"r ~ ~_ ~.t ~ 't. f, a a.r,'~ ~,IJ f \ ! 1 'S~ ff ~ ~ .,ti 4. y' ~ \ ~' ~,,y, d l . / ~ ' I' •®` •• I l ~ '+~ ~ 4 ` ~~ 1` Neighborhood Centers, Inc.. Gulfton Community Center & Charter School Houston, Texas The Program and Master Plan were developed working closely with ,~„ Neighborhood Centers' New CenturyTeam to design a prototype community center to be located on a 4 -acre site adjacent to the City of Houston South West Multi -Service Center. The innovative program incorporates economic development models for immigrant populations, ~ health support, adult education, youth and elementary education, community meeting and performance spaces, and interior Market Place. Site development includes a new major public plaza linking Neighborhood ~ Center's facility with the City SW Multi -Service Center. Area: 51,000 SF Cost: $5,500,000 (projected) '~ ~ Completion: 2006 (projected) / -~ ~ ~ ~~ ., - L,~ ,~ ~_ ~~ ~ ~_ . ~~ ~ ~~ r , ,rr Contact: _-_- ~ , - _= _ ~;: Ms. Angela Blanchard, ~ , ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ - ='-~ -- President and CEO I, ~ ' 'I~ _ ~~ , ` ~ ~ y" ~ _ Neighborhood Center Inc. ~i P ~ _ _ ~~ ~ ~ ~- 1 (713) 669.5258 ~ `'~ ~ ~ ~V ~'~ - ~~?~y'~! ,.' ~`-„- _ --_ _, _..-. - - 4~ ,"~ t_ ~ 3 _, ,„ _ h Hr (a ~'~~i ~~ ..~ rtYe:wv : "' ~! K`~ 3: '1 .4 ~~. South Texas Nuclear Operating Company Frank T. Harrison Jr. Visitors Center Bay City, Texas Area: 5,000 SF Cost: $1,000,000 Completion: TBD atr Contacts: Alan Mikus ,~ Public Information Officer 361.972.7217 The Frank T. Harrison Jr. Visitors Center is a 5,000 SF structure which addresses the South Texas Nuclear Operating Company's goals of public education and awareness to the benefits of Nuclear Energy. Sited adjacent to the plant facility in a marshy wetlands ecology the building is at once an operating science education center as well as a viewing station from which to view the two large reactors in the distance. ., , ~ .,- r Area: 8,000 SF Cost: $1,300,000 Completion: 2006 Contact: City of La Porte Public Improvement Coordinator Mr. Reagan McPhail (281) 470.5065 This one story steel frame and masonry structure is a long. life, heavy usage facility in which maintenance life cycle costing was of critical importance. The project site is located in northwest La Porte Texas. The residential & apparatus bay programs are hinged by a connecting bar at the center of the design. They are simultaneously interlocked & kept separate by this core bar for both function & composition of the structure. The roof plane becomes an overarching, unifying element that overhangs and binds these two programs together. ,~.~ ;- r ~ f ~~< ~-~rJ ~'< •' '-~+ City of La Porte Fire Station #3 La Porte, Texas rr _. ,- ~- Rice University Herring Hall Renovation Houston, Texas The original Cesar Pelli building represents an important turning point for the architecture of Rice University. The renovation to accommodate four departments of the School of Humanities required sensitivity to that original design. The skin of the three-story building was left untouched, while the new interior spaces respect the structural rhythm and maintain the linear circulation spaces. Natural light is brought through the narrow Area: 51,300 SF building with the addition of interior glass walls and clerestories. The Cost: $2,800,000 complex synthesis of a fresh design with historical precedent has Completion: Fall 2003 advanced our understanding of the challenges inherent to renovation. Contacts: ~ Ms. Ana Ramirez, Project Management & Planning - Rice University (713) 348.5343 Dr. Gale Stokes, Dean of the School of ~r Humanities -Rice University (713) 348.5343 r Area: 2,500 SF '~ Cost: $377,000 Completion: 1997 Contact: Mr. Paul Sanders, Project Management & Planning, Rice University ;,~ (713) 348.5458 Ms. Karen Broker, Professor Art & Art History, +~ Rice University (713) 348.3474 ., , New art studio in existing building which required the addition of extensive millwork and stainless steel work surfaces. Rice University Printmaking and Lithography Studio Houston, Texas r li, ~ „ i . .. t. _ ,`.~~ I L~~ ~ ..: t' ; 1~'~',=' '~' Area: 6,335 SF Cost: $950,000 Completion: 2003 Contacts: Ms. Ana Ramirez, Project Management & Planning - ~ Rice University (713) 348.5343 r r~~; s n~l~ 1,3. '~ y'_ ~' KI R ~~ Rice University Morton L. Rich Student Health & Wellness Center Houston, Texas The Student Health & Wellness Center is the result of the client's goal to combine a health clinic and wellness center. A 6,335 SF, existing dining commons was converted to new clinic facilities for the student population. The original exterior shell and entry were maintained, while the interior was completely renovated. With the exception of the areas on axis with the entry, the ceiling was removed from circulation areas, exposing the concrete- tee roof structure. Visible from one end of the building to the other, the ceiling reinforces the interconnection between the two programs. ~ ~ ~ ~ .;_ ~ ., ` _ ,r ~_ ~ ,, i :a' ~- • r Area: Cost: Completion: Contact: Dr. Gail Hadnot, „~ Principal (713) 746.8260 Ms. Carol Vick, ~r Team Advance (713) 644.4740 86,000 SF $9,200,000 2006 Houston Independent School District Foster Elementary School Houston, Texas New 750 student replacement school on existing five acre site. Restricted site area dictated two-story structure. Grade level instruction facilities organized into five - 5 classroom pods each with dedicated support facilities. r . ^ ~ . ~ ~ ~ a~~, .. t E "h 4, ~'v ' y '~ <;~: w':.;. _._, _ r •~ ' .. r. _ + '~ , '~ ~'~ ~ ~ ~~„ t„-mss'., ~ ~.: ; Yi. 'i^T1.1~-d.+. ~~~"fA~ ~.~.. ,~ n L* l~l ~. f'+;~y~ S'l ~'a'~u V^ ~! 'fa' V, "S`~~y,:~t f ~ Lry - R yam`*~.,C''F °~I as `~° .Vii#S''~"~ ~J`~` ~ d ..~yy c _ ~ r 'Y~ Houston Independent School. District Three Elementary Schools Houston, Texas This one-story prototype elementary school is devised as a ring of classrooms around a central courtyard that incorporates circulation, play equipment, and gardens tended by the school children. Barbara Bush Elementary, Crespo Elementary and Gallegos Elementary Schools were all built from this prototype. Area: 72,700 SF Cost: $4,100,000 (av.) Completion: 1992-1993 Contact: ;rrr Mr Robert Holleyhead, AIA, Former CRSS Project Manager (713) 669.7212 ., „,, ' ~ , .r Conroe Independent School District Prototype Elementary School Conroe, Texas Over the course of five years, a prototype was used to build five elementary schools for the Conroe ISD. David, Galatas, Giesinger, Powell and Anderson Elementary Schools were each variations on this prototype, ranging from 77,500 to 80,000 square feet. Area: 79,000 SF Cost: $4,503,000 (av.) rr Completion: 1990-1995 Contact: Mr. Robert Burns, Director of Facilities & Maintenance (409) 441.9297 <_ _, , Area: 31,300 SF Cost: $4,478,000 Completion: 2000 Contact: Mr. Robert Burns, +®r Director of Facilities & Maintenance (409) 441.9297 ~nr Addi#ions & Renovations to Conroe ISD Schools Conroe, Texas Extensive renovations and additions to several Conroe Independent School District Schools: Austin Elmentary School, Milam Elementary School, Runyan Elementary School, Washington Junior High School. __ ~.~ _..-- ..-T~"" ,_ r. Area: 4,000 SF Cost: $300,000 Completion: 1988 Contacts: Dr. Robin Sandefur, ,~ Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (713) 792.8061 This project encompasses the total gutting and reconstruction of the original teaching auditorium in the M.D.Anderson Hospital. Work included new walls, ceiling, general and theatrical lighting, and audiovisual systems. Room acoustics were carefully considered and integrated into the configuration of both plan and section. Seating was expanded by 25% to 300 and a new AN control booth was suspended over the entry foyer. Construction logistics were a major challenge. With the auditorium. space buried in the center of amuch-expanded complex all materials and personnel were required to be moved from a remote .staging area across adjacent roofs to the construction area. Additionally, major systems (electrical & HVAC) were integrated with adjacent critical care units and required very careful management. University of Texas System Cancer Center M.D. Anderson Auditorium Houston, Texas Renovation of existing three-story Science Building including rehabilitation of Chemistry, Physics and Biology lab/classrooms with new lab furniture, hoods and utility hook-ups Area: 25,000 SF Completion: 1984 Three-story, 28,000 SF concrete and masonry building constructed by students and faculty in 1931 was gutted to basic structural frame and exterior walls. New doors, glazing, MEP systems, roofing, partitions, etc. were incorporated into the renovation of the Political Science School. Area: 28,000 SF Completion: 1991 PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY Prairie View, Texas Anderson Hall PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY Prairie View, Texas Harrington Hall ~~1 AO v ~^~ ~~ TEXAS August 7, 2007 To whom it may concern: City of La Porte Established 1&92 The City of La Porte and Ray and Hollington, Architects (R&H) have had an excellent professional relationship spanning the best part of the past fifteen years. Our relationship began with a massive undertaking transforming an old bowling alley built in the early ~,,, 60's into the City's Recreation and Fitness Center. Due to the success of the project the City awarded additional design contracts encompassing the renovation of the Municipal Court Building, a Sally Port addition to the Police Department, the renovation of an old warehouse into a Special Programs Center for the physically challenged, and most recently a new 3 bay fire station with living quarters and the renovation of a 20 year old fire station to house the City's Emergency Medical Services Division. Throughout the projects R&H conducted themselves professionally. Designs were completed within an acceptable amount of time, during construction the on site inspections were thorough and they were very attentive to the sensitivity of our budgets. In closing the City of La Porte would not hesitate in securing there services for future ~.. projects. The new Fire Station we recently constructed, in my humbled opinion is one of the best looking buildings throughout this City. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at 281-470-5065. Regards, --.--- ' Reagan McPhail City of La Porte Public Improvements Coordinator 5~4 W. Fairmont Pktih~y. ~ La Porte, Texas 77571 ~ (281} 4;'I-SO'u0 .;' _~,~, ;, RIC E October 25, 2004 Houston Community College 3100 Main Street, 11 ~' Floor Houston, Texas 77002 To Whom It May Concern: „~, During the past several years, Ray & Hollington Architects has undertaken and completed several projects for Rice University including the major renovation and interior design of Herring Hall, the Student Health Center, the President's Offices, and renovations of Allen Center, the Greenbrier Building, Abercrombie Laboratory, Lithographic Studio, as well as smaller scale projects such as the Facilities & Engineering Training Center and +rr Facilities & Engineering Offices. We have found the firm's work to exhibit a consistently high level of design sensitivity and innovation coupled +~ with technical understanding and capability. Ray & Hollington Architects has a unique ability to design exceptional interiors even with difficult physical and cost constraints. They have provided the University with projects that meet or exceed the established budget and schedule parameters. The majority of the firm's work at Rice has been negotiated projects. Working closely with the University's ultemal and external project managers and general contractors, Ray & Hollington Architects has proven to be a ~r proactive participant in the cost control process and in problem resolution. We have been pleased with their efforts and can highly recommend the firm as professional, competent, and service oriented with excellent documentation. rr If I can provide any additional background regarding the firm, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, ,,, t Barbara White Bryson AIA MBA Associate Vice Presi nt Facilities Engineering and Planning 0 RICE UNIVERSITY FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND PLANNING ~ MS 312 P.O. BOX 1892 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77251-1892 ,rr ]700 RICE BOULEVARD, ENTRANCE l5 HousroN. TExns 77005 SHONE: 773-348-5408 EAx: 713-348-5218 October 25, 2004 Houston Community College ~r 3100 Main Street, 11`h Floor Houston, Texas 77002 To Whom it May Concern.: ~'~. ~ ~.' ~~ R.I~E I write to recommend Ray +Hollington & Associates for architectural services at your ~+ institution. They have provided architectural services at Rice for several projects including afull-building renovation of a Humanities Building, a new Student Health Services Center, and several other renovations. Most recently they designed a new suite ~+- for the president, provost, and a vice president. This very high-profile project has been recognized as a tremendous success. ,~ Ray &Hollington produces designs that are practical, very cost effective, and attractive. Rick Hollington himself is always up to speed on the all of the day-to-day details of a project, which is an extraordinary level of service and responsiveness. We look forward to using Ray &Hollington on future projects, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. J. P~6sch, RA tor, Project Management Rrce UNIVEILSITY ~ Fncrulr~s EuG{NEERING nun PLn~IVING - MS 312 ~ P.O. Box 1$92 HausTOr., TEXAS 77251-1892 1700 RrcE ~OUlEV.4R[~, 1nr~nuc~ 15 ~ HOUSTON, Texas 77005 ~ rtior.F: 713-348-5408 ~ Fnx: 713-348-5218 ,~ Gilbane c/o Rice University PM&P - MS330 P Box 1892 Houston. Tx 77251-1E92 Rice University October 25, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: (713} 655-1518 (713) 655-1555 (fax) I have worked with Ray +Hollington Architects on two projects at Rice University. The first, Sewall r Hall, never made it into construction due to political reasons. The second project, Herring Hall, is nearly completed. The users have moved in the building and the contractor is in final close-out. ~"' The Herring Hall project was originally an interior renovation project, but needed creative design to reduce the stigma of it being a "dark" building. The interior design also had to complement the original design and receive approval from the original design architect. Ray +Hollington was able to achieve """ both. Rice University, Facilities and Engineering staff are very involved in the design process and their requirements are sometimes at odds with the budget. But Ray +Hollington took the challenge and worked well with the staff. As construction commenced we discovered some major inherent building ~" problems. Investigations and creative solutions were needed to keep the project moving. Ray + Hollington was always there to advise the owner and offer solutions. ~' Ray +Hollington worked professionally, diligently and creatively to provide a renovated building that Rice University is proud to occupy. They have worked well and received respect from the faculty and staff of Rice University, the contractor and myself. As a result of their outstanding work, Rice ~` University has awarded them with more work on campus. I highly recommend Ray +Hollington and I look forward to another opportunity of working with them. Please feel free to call me at (713) 655-1518. Sincerely, Glenna S. Peterson External Project Manager Gilbane Building Company for Rice University An Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer ~l Atascocita Presbyterian Church ~~ 19426 Atasca Oaks Drive, Atascocita, Texas 77346 Phone: 281-852-8990 Fax: 281-852-1330 www.apchumble.org The Rev, sregory Crisp Han, Pastor greg@apchumble.org Richard Hollington II, AIA Ray+Hollington Architects 4916 Main Street, Suite 100 Houston TX 77002 Dear Rick: I want to take the time, now that the project we contracted you to complete is finished, to share my thoughts about ;,u:~~rk t~bether. err I think that that first word that comes to mind is that RHA was responsive. You listened to our needs when we first met, and you continued to listen to those needs as we changed our minds! As a pastor, it is very important that the ~.r sanctuary speaks for the congregation as well as be a place where we gather. Instead of providing one style or design, and hoped we could find a way to fit within that one option, you listened to us, you listened not only to our needs for a building but also our hopes for what this building should represent. Second, your firm was very professional. Deadlines were met. You laid out a timeline and set forth what we could expect. You met and exceeded expectations. You and your staff were easy to work with, and you found a good +~ balance between listening to our ideas while providing your own well-informed opinions. You came at us with options, you listened to our preferences, and you continued to refine those options to arrive at a design that was the product of a conversation. Third, you were attentive. As I mentioned above, you took the time to talk to a variety of people in the congregation, analyze that information, and then we talked about what you discovered. You were not only interested ~" in designing a sanctuary; you were interested in designing a sanctuary for our church, a design that captured the character of the congregation. '~" I express my thanks-for your good work. Faithfully, ~~b' ,::;~ : -. ~ioria Dei ..,,{ i 8220 tipper Sa~~ Road Houston, Texas 77058 July 7, 2006 To whom it may concern: Ray +Hollington Architects were commissioned last year to renovate and update the chapel at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Anew sanctuary built in 1998, also designed by "' Ray +Hollington Architects, had allowed the church to convert the old sanctuary for use as a chapel. "~' Ray +Hollington Architects was charged with updating the space and systems, as well as increasing the seating capacity, all in an extremely tight time schedule. Working closely with us to assess our goals and needs, Ray +Hollington Architects provided the church ""' with a facility that exceeded our expectations. New lighting, AN system, sound system, HVAC, finishes and seating were seamlessly integrated into the new space. ~""" Along the way, the firm met every deadline. They communicated well with the staff answering all our questions. The attention to detail was superb (the firm also designed and adapted some of our liturgical furnishings). During the construction, they were ~` available and responsive to any questions from the contractor. It was a very smooth process start to finish. "~ We really don't feel that we could have asked for more: wonderful design, on time, in budget. I can comfortably recommend Ray +Hollington Architects without reservation. If you have any specific questions or would like to see our beautiful chapel please call me. Sincerely, l/~ ~,~ Vincent S. Parks, III Executive Director of Ministry ?~..:ra.~t~=15 • 't=ax'<~i.335.C)574 • k~ti~,~~.~dlc.org St. Dominic ~ Village August 29, 2000 Mr. Rick Hollington Ray &Hollington Architects 4916 Main Street Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77002 rear kick, "`~ I want you to know how pleased I am that you and Kerry will be assisting us in the remodeling of the kitchen-cafeteria facility and the enlargement of the chapel in the nursing home here at St. Dominic Village. I have every confidence that your designs for ~ these spaces will be every bit as creative and practical as your others have been for Charlotte Hall, Maloney Hall and the new five-story tower we are currently building for independent and assisted living accommodations. Rick, we have established, through these several projects, a comfortable and productive working relationship. I know that you design to meet our needs in the most beautiful yet cost effective way. I truly appreciate this. I also appreciate the attention to detail that you give to our projects and your "going to bat" for us with contractors and ~ subs. I know that you hear my concerns because it is reflected in your actions. I am happy to recommend you to others because I know that you will do as good ;,,~, a job for them as you have always done for us. Please convey to Kerry and Peter my appreciation for their efforts as well. Sincerely, / Susan R. Stromatt Executive Director 2401 Hafcambe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77021 Phone 713.741.8701 Fax 713.741.9811 r \~ NEIGHBORHOOD an CENTERS INC. -, March 15.2001 To Whom It May Concern: I am very pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Ray &Hollington Architects. NCI has worked with Ray &Hollington for many years on several important projects. They have been instrumental in the design and redevelopment of four early childhood centers, as well as on-going improvements to three of our community centers. Most +~ recently, they have played a critical part in the construction of the new Ripley House, a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Second ~~l7ard. Their role on thew: projects has varied. Whether acting as designers, consultants, project c~~ordinators or liaisons, this finYi has always ~r conducted itself with the utmost integrit~~. By strivij~g always to act in the b~.st interc,st cif NCI. the finn has completed numerouswrojeets with great success :;`or the agor_cy. Should you have additions: questions regarding the quality oftheir work, please do not hesitate to contact Bill Mitchell, NCI's CFO, at 713-669-5229. ~"' Sincerely, l ~~ .~ Angela Blanchard President and CEO Two Bissonnet Park 4500 Bissonnet Suite 200 P.O. Box 271389 Houston, Texas 77277-1389 (713) 667-9400 Fax (713)669-5236 A United Way Agency ~r ~CvNCORDIA -.~.- ~II _ ~ ~Y~ive~sity ~k Austin April 13, 2006 To Whom It Mav Concern: (~tst~ ~~~issir~n is to ~ierlek>f~ Christic~~a Iecr~le~ :e. .~ Concordia University at Austin has constructed a new dormitory (77,000 SF} and science building (35,000 SF) on campus since 2000. In both cases we selected Ray + ~, Hollington Architects to design the projects. I can say unequivocally that we had exceptional service from Rick and his staff. The "'~' design team was creative and listened carefully to our needs and ideas for both student housing and new science facilities. We utilized design/build for both projects and feel that we not only saved the university money with this approach but received .~ better facilities in the end than if we would have gone down the conventional constniction path. Rick was very responsive to our vision for residential life and fit ~• that vision into our budget. Our new science facilities ended up being a showcase on our campus -largely because of the design team and skill to guide us in the construction process. I personally found Rick's staff a joy to work with and they '"~' connected well with our staff at the university and the general contractor. Both projects were very successful. I would strongly recommend Ray +Hollington Architects! +~ Sinc y yours, __._.-- ~ ~~~ "~ Rev. Dr. David lu ,vice president University Servaces srr FI'eiZl Cr~nstructlon $ I N C E i 5 Z October 25, 2004 "~' Houston Community College System c/o Ray &Hollington Architects 4916 Main Street, Suite 100 ~' Houston, Texas 77002 To Whom It May Concern: 6307 LONG DAwE PO BCX 26678= HOUSTON, TEXAS 17207-6764 P 773.641.6777 F 773.6at A676 Iretzconstruchon.com Fretz Construction Company is pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Ray and Hollington Architects. Our firm has worked with Ray and Hollington Architects since the ~"` inception of their company and, prior to that time, with their previous organization. We have successfully completed over seventy million dollars of construction contracts together and can attest to the superior ability of Ray and Hollington Architects to meet the needs of each ''~" client. The principals are actively involved in all aspects of the project, with an extremely capable and experienced staff to support their work. From a contractor's standpoint, their documentation is always exceptional, allowing the projects to run smoothly and without ~"` surprises. In our current market, this statement is truly remarkable. We believe that any client is extremely well served to utilize the firm of Ray and Hollington Architects. Please feel free to contact this office for any further discussion of this company. Very truly yours, 0 Sr/ma FRETZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Robert R. Fretz Chairman ~0 6IM~y ~ yA~~ ~c~~l `__;=, Wednesday, April I8, 2007 VIA UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Mr. Rick Hollington ~"' Ray +Hollington Architects, Inc. 49I6 Main Street, Suite I00 Houston, Texas 77002 Dear Rick: CONSTRUCT(QN, LTD. It is a great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for the team at Ray +Hollington Architects. Ray +Hollington Architects and Hale-Mills Construction, Ltd. have worked together for over twenty "'~" years. Rick Hollington and the fine staff of professional Architects have provided many clients with the expert planning and programming, along with design and engineering that has consistently resulted in beautiful, attractive, functional commercial projects that has met the requirements of quality, budget, and ~"` time. They have over the years generated a very impressive list of completed Church projects as well as other types of facilities. From a General Contractor's perspective, Ray +Hollington maintains a very high standard of care in the process, and represents their customers with strong expectations and obtains good '~ results. Their design capabilities are sought after due to the sustained beauty and image their projects display. They are highly functional and efficient, creative yet affordable. °~' It is so important in our business to work with Architects and Owners that will perform what is required to produce success in this environment of change and uncertainty. Ray +Hollington Architects are the exceptional team that will meet that challenge. All of us at Hale-Mills recognize the many benefits in working with your team. It is my privilege to __ recommend your firm to others. Sincere , Dave Palmer President of DAP Management, LLC It's General Partner Jsc 4130 Bellaire Boulevard, Suite 210 • Houston, Texas 77025 713.665.1100 Telephone • 713.665.4944 i=acsimiie L I N B E C K October 25, 2004 Re: Letter of Reference for Ray +Hollington Architects Houston Community College To Whom It May Concern: Linbeck has worked for Rice University for years as project manager and builder. Linbeck is ~ currently working at Rice with Ray +Hollington Architects on the President's Office Renovation projects, and we recently completed the Student Health and Wellness Center project together. ~` The President's Office Renovation project has involved an extremely complex range of programmatic needs, user interface, and schedule constraints; all while each administrative office had to be kept fully operational. Rick Hollington and Kerry Goelzer have done an outstanding job ~' of quickly identifying and documenting the program and design for each space, and have been very collaborative with the construction team in quickly solving an array of construction issues in a manner that did not delay construction. The President's Office project has been an excellent example of effective fast-track design and construction. Likewise, Rick and Kerry were suburb on the Student Health and Wellness Center project. This "" "adaptive reuse" renovation project involved significant schedule and budget constraints, and a variety of challenges associated with the existing building structure and systems. They exhibited that they truly believe in teamwork and collaboration, and performed their role with the best interest of Rice and the project at the forefront at all times. In both projects Ray +Hollington proved that they understand and are sensitive to the issues that w~ face a college community. Linbeck would recommend them for any school project without reservation, and I am certain that Rice will continue to hire them for years to come. w Sincerely, David Stueckler Vice President/Client Executive 3810 Wes Alabama ~ Hous~on, Texas 770?7 %73.6Z1.Z350 Fax: !13.840.7525 ~~.~~~w.linheck.com +rr ,,~, W.S. BELLOWS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION .. ``0 6EX(q,~ BOA ~ i 13/680-2132 ~ ~ FAX 713/680-2614 S qF AXEAE~~' P.O. Box 2132 OS September 2000 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77252-2132 Re: Mr. Rick Hollington and Ray and Hollington Architects To Whom It May Concern: ,,,,, A few days ago Rick Hollington called me and asked if 1 would write a letter of recommendation regarding him and his firm, Ray & Hollington Architects. I told Rick that I would. My name is Jack Roberts. I am a Vice President of W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation, have worked for Bellows for 29 years and I was Bellows' Project Executive for all the work we performed for the First United XXIr Methodist Church at their West Houston campus. Not only am I pleased to do this for Rick; I am a so honored to have been asked by Rick to do this for him. i'XX I first met Rick in October 1997 when First United Methodist, under Building Committee Chairman Mr. Wes Hall, began planning for a new Sanctuary and Music Center for their West Houston Campus. Wes had already told me that Rick Hollington was in charge for the Architects and Wes was quite impressed with Rick. As we started into planning and design I learned immediately that Wes was right. Rick is a tremendous wealth of information in all aspects of church and school function and design... he knows how they work. I guess this comes from having worked with many, many .X. churches and schools. 1 believe that the First United Methodist West Campus is a truly amazing facility both in terms of function and architecture and it was accomplished within the strict budget established by the Owner. 1 am proud to have been involved. ~ Rick understands materials, costs and constructability as well as any Architect I have ever worked with. He is also open to value- engineering suggestions but is wise enough to separate good ideas from bad ideas; true cost-saving value adding changes from cost-saving but maintenance-creating ~` long term headaches. This is so important to the Owner. I have a great respect for Rick Hollington as an Architect, as a person and as a friend. I could not "~ recommend anyone for a job if I didn't feel they were qualified and would do the job correctly and professionally. Ihave no trouble at all recommending Rick Hollington to you; I know he will perform to your satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to call me if you want to talk some more. Very truly yours, ,~, W.S. Bppellows Construction Corporation c!~-~ ..~ ~ ~ Jo .Roberts Jr. ~~ ~I L/ ~- 4 BUILDERS OF THE SAN JACINTO ~r MONUMENT