SPACE PROGRAMMING “the big picture…”

• Management and staff interviews
• Evaluation of current space use
• Determination of appropriate space standards
• Projections for current and future space needs

SPACE PLANNING “working the space puzzle…”

• Development of floor plans, “walls and doors”
• Consideration for work flow, adjacencies, expansion
• Location of furniture to confirm capacity

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT “the shape of things to come…”

• Concepts for colors, materials, lighting
• Detailing for doors, millwork, cabinetry
• Image and corporate branding, signage and product display
• Furniture configurations, styles and sizes
• Budgets for interior construction and furniture, furnishings and accessories

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS “the project defined…”

• CAD plans, elevations and details for interior construction
• Furniture plans and specifications, RFP process
• Competitive “open book” pricing review

PROJECT SUPERVISION “the coordination and finishing touches”

• Coordination with contractors, vendors and other consultants
• Site visits, shop drawing review, punch lists
• Accessories, signage, artwork, interior plantings
• Ribbon cutting and great parties
• Post occupancy evaluation

One of the special challenges that we faced with the hospice house project was to create a homelike environment within a skilled nursing care facility. We solved this by selecting Stibler Associates as our design firm. Their team developed a design with the right furniture, finishes and colors that make the Hyder Family Hospice House a warm and welcoming place for families during a difficult time."