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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArchitecture Trio RFQ_FINAL TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Project Summary II. Company Description/Capability a. History b. Experience c. Capacity III. Informational Content a. Project Team/ Team Assignments b. Resumes IV. References V. Cost Under separate PDF VI. Outline of Services VII. Attachments a. Statement of Non-discrimination b. Proposal Statement REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional Services to Complete ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW for the CITY OF BOZEMAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 ARCHitecture TRIO PO Box 4836Bozeman, Montana 59718p : 317. 917. 9042 c : 317. 418. 6933 PROJECT SUMMARY 1 ARCHitecture trio, Inc. is pleased to present our qualifications for your consideration to provide professional services to Complete Architectural Design Review for the City of Bozeman. We offer the following highlights of our proposal: Team – As a small architectural firm, the quality of our work and our credibility are values we stand behind for our clients, and are willing to dedicate the necessary time and energy to achieve a superior product for the City of Bozeman. We have a better ability to control the number of projects we seek and /or accept based on our work load, schedules, professional skills and interests. Further, as a local firm with our primary office located in Bozeman, we believe it is important to contribute our talents to the betterment of our community. Experience – the firm has had over 14 years providing architectural design and planning services to individuals, developers, municipalities and not-for-profits. We are familiar and experienced with Bozeman’s Unified Development Code, the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) Guidelines, the Design Objectives Plan for Entryway Corridors, the Bozeman Community Plan and others Prior to the firm’s formation, Patricia’s primary responsibilities as staff to the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission were to conduct design review and prepare staff recommendations for the Commission’s Certificate of Appropriateness process. Jordan has a multi-faceted education and work background in architecture, design, and English. Scope of Services – We have thoroughly reviewed the Request for Qualifications and believe we comprehend the magnitude of the Scope of Services. Our understanding is that various site plan and other planning applications require design review by various bodies including the Design Review Board, Community Development Director and the City Commission, generally as a result of an overlay district such as the Entryway Corridors, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, historic districts, etc. Adhering to the requirements outlined in the Unified Development Code (UDC), we believe the review process would consist of: a comprehensive review of all application materials; consultation with assigned staff regarding any potential questions and a determination of review schedule; a thorough review of applicable UDC code sections, Land Use Regulations and other planning documents and analysis of the design review criteria; preparation of the written design review and staff report in accordance with Community Development standards and formatting. We understand that design review can be considered very subjective. It would be our intent to be methodical, thorough, and objective in our analysis. Philosophically we believe our charge would be to review and provide direction and comment to achieve the highest level of design and development within the requirements of the UDC and other planning documents, upholding the objectives of the community and leadership, but also identifying with and objectively looking at the ramifications of development costs, timing and other constraints. Our approach to the design review would be to utilize our education in architectural design and our varied work experiences including: preparing design documents for projects and developments within an established context; our involvement with design review for various cities; the creation and application of design guidelines; knowledge of historic preservation; and our understanding of urban design and neighborhoods. Our review would also include identifying similar approved applications (both exemplary and merely acceptable) to examine established precedent, and identify best practices locally and in other communities. COMPANY DESCRIPTION / CAPABILITY HISTORY ARCHitecture trio, Inc. (ARCHtrio) is an architectural design firm formed in 2001 in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2013, the founding principal, Patricia Jacobs, relocated to Bozeman, Montana and reestablished the firm’s home base there. Since the company’s beginning, the primary interest of the firm has been design and planning within an established context. This philosophical direction carried the firm from the renovation of multi-family apartments and other historic building types within an urban context or an established historic district, to the development of affordable housing and special needs housing generally within an urban setting, preparation of building feasibility studies and building assessments, and the development of numerous downtown plans, neighborhood plans and design guidelines for municipalities of various sizes. A core value of the firm has always been its commitment to the success and mission of its clients. ARCHtrio’s involvement includes their support of state and local preservation organizations, volunteer efforts for local design charettes, and participation in fundraising activities for women’s shelters, supportive housing not-for- profit agencies and Main Street programs. We are dedicated to our work and the potential betterment of the communities in which we work and the people we serve. EXPERIENCE Our work experience as it is relevant to the RFQ is quite broad, but also quite specifically related. Over the course of eight years working for the City of Indianapolis, Patricia’s primary responsibility was the administration of the Certificate of Appropriate process for the Department of Metropolitan Development, Division of Historic Preservation. This position required review of applications for their appropriateness utilizing the guidelines and recommendations of the various historic district preservation plans; preparing written staff reports to the Historic Preservation Commission; conducting public Administrative Hearings; and providing technical assistance to potential applicants including developers, architects, business owners and residents of districts in understanding the review and application processes, interpretation of the design guidelines and requirements, design guidance and enforcement. As staff to the Department, there was much interface with zoning, land use planning, and permitting. This work was generally performed under strict time constraints of the public process, and hearing and review schedules. Our work has also included the preparation of numerous Downtown Revitalization Plans, design guidelines and even participation in parks planning for municipalities ranging in populations from under 5,000 to 30,000 and above. This work required an understanding of the public process, the goals and objectives of a community, and their desire for growth and a pleasing place to live and work, often with the charge of maintaining their community’s identity. Our design experience offers another dimension to support the scope of services required as part of the design review process. Our work generally requires a collaborative client/architect relationship. This means a solid understanding of the client’s needs, their budget and the opportunities and constraints of the project. As architect, it is our job to coordinate these elements into a final product that will serve for generations hopefully as a positive mark on our built landscape. This requires solid grounding in building design, relationships, trust, accountability, time management, and creativity. It also requires being humble – listening to others, collaboration, opening our eyes to options, and recognizing the contributions of others. We believe we can offer the City of Bozeman these qualities through our team. Similar Projects Staff to Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines – City of Indianapolis, Monument Circle District Design Guidelines – City of Martinsville, Indiana – Downtown District Downtown Revitalization Plan – City of Greenfield, Indiana Downtown Revitalization Plan – Town of Converse, Indiana Harding Street Lofts – Indianapolis, Indiana – Adaptive Reuse to Apartments CAPACITY We have managed projects ranging from small residential remodels and additions of just a few thousand dollars to large, multi-million dollar construction projects. Each project requires its own level of discipline and coordination. Based on our previous experience with similar projects, we anticipate each review will require a time commitment ranging from twelve to twenty-five hours based on the complexity of the project. As a small firm, we feel confident we are able to adjust staffing and schedules to meet your assigned deadlines. INFORMATIONAL CONTENT Patricia Jacobs will serve as project leader and reviewer. Pat is NCARB certified and is a registered architect in the States of Montana, Indiana and Ohio. She has been practicing architecture as a licensed professional since 1990. Her passion in the field of architecture has always been in historic preservation. This passion has grown to include urban planning and working with municipalities and not for profit organizations generally on projects with some form of Federal, State or local funding. These projects are of greatest interest to Pat not only for the design challenges, but also for the complex inter-relationships of client vs. regulations vs. funding vs. end-user. Specific projects tasks: Pat will serves as project leader with responsibilities to include initial project review, code analysis, analysis of design review guidelines, and preparation of written report. Jordan Zignego will serve also as project reviewer. Jordan is a graduate architect, holding a Masters in Architecture from Montana State University. His education in Architecture, History and English Literature creates a unique skillset highlighted by creativity, organization, and collaboration. His experience includes work all around the country and internationally in the Czech Republic and South Korea. Jordan has earned four degrees: three undergraduate degrees from Montana State University in American Studies, Environmental Design, English Literature and a Masters in Architecture. Jordan has studied at Montana State University, North Carolina State University, the Prague Institute, and Kingston University, London. Specific project tasks: Jordan will perform initial project review; provide support in the review of UDC and analysis of design review guidelines; best practice identification and research; staff report content and quality review; staff report formatting; and City staff coordination. See included resumes following this page PATRICIA L. JACOBS PRINCIPAL REGISTERED ARCHITECT HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST PO Box 4836 Bozeman, MT 59772 www.ARCHtrio.com 317 - 917 – 9042 A Women Owned Business REGISTRATION │  Registered Architect • State of Indiana – AR00900030 1990 • State of Montana – ARC-ARC-LIC-9094 2015 • State of Ohio – Certificate of Qualification No. 1516292 2015 • NCARB Certified #79,156 2014  Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology • Qualified Preservation Professional - Architecture EDUCATION │  Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana • Bachelor of Architecture 1984 • Bachelor of Science 1984 AFFILIATIONS │  Member, Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board  Member, Montana Preservation Alliance  Member, Montana Historical Society  Member, Indiana Landmarks  Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation EXPERIENCE │  Principal, Owner & Architect – ARCHitecture trio 2001 – present  Principal, Owner & Architect – White River Designs, Inc. 1995 - 2001  Preservation Architect & Assistant Administrator – City of Indianapolis, Historic Preservation Commission 1987 - 1995 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS │  City of Martinsville – Historic Downtown Design Guidelines – Martinsville, IN  City of Indianapolis – Monument Circle Historic District Preservation Plan – Indianapolis, IN  City of Greenfield – Downtown Revitalization Plan  Redwood Terrace Supportive Housing Community – New Construction – Richmond, IN  City of Princeton – Downtown Revitalization Plan – Princeton, IN  City of Winchester – Façade Study & Construction Documents – Winchester, IN  City of Princeton – Stellar Community Courthouse Square Façade Improvements – Princeton, IN  Fountain Block – Capital Needs Assessment and Building Renovation– Indianapolis, IN  Coburn Place Safe Haven – Building Renovation – Indianapolis, IN  Batesville Apartments – New Construction – Batesville, IN  Town of Farmland– Façade Study & Renovation – Farmland, IN JORDAN R. ZIGNEGO GRADUATE ARCHITECT CO-LEAD DESIGN PLANNING P.O. Box 4836 Bozeman, MT 59772 p: 317 917 9042 ARCHtrio A Women Business Enterprise REGISTRATION ! AIA – Associate Member ! NCARB (560633) – Certified EDUCATION ! Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana • Bachelor of Arts in American Studies/Film Focus ! Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana • Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies ! Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature ! Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana • Masters of Arts in Architecture ! Kingston University London – London, England • Film/Cinema Studies ! Prague Institute – Prague, Czech Republic • Architecture/Sustainability ! North Carolina State – Raleigh, North Carolina • Architecture AFFILIATIONS ! Member, City Planning Board – Bozeman, MT EXPERIENCE ! ARCHitecture trio 2015 – present ! Architectural Consultant – BCHO Architects – Seoul, South Korea 2014 – 2015 ! Design Manger – Studio AV 2012 – 2014 ! Architect in Training/Marketing Director – Bitnar Architects 2010 – 2013 ! Assistant to AIA President-Europe & Architecture Teaching Assistant 2011 – 2012 ! Research & Writing – Creative Arts Lab 2010 – 2011 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS ! EcoHouse – Energy design and research for first smart home in the state – Bozeman, MT ! Modular Building System Development – (research for Jack Smith, architect) – Bozeman, MT ! Harris House – New Construction, 8,000 sf – (under Jack Smith, architect) – Ketchum, ID ! L-9 Complex – New Construction – Bozeman, MT ! Bozarth Residence – Remodel – Bozeman, MT ! Mosby House – Richard Neutra remodel – (with BCHO Architects) – Missoula, MT ! Platinum Ridge Apartments – (with Bitnar Architects – Bozeman, MT REFERENCES PO Box 4836 Bozeman, MT 59772 p : 317 - 917 - 9042 w w w . A R C H t r i o . c o m GREENFIELD DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN CITY OF GREENFIELD, INDIANA │ Department of Planning and Building Joanie Fitzwater, Planning Director P: 317-325-1329 jfitzwater@greenfieldin.org Population: 21,249 Department Employees: 4 Dates of Service: 12/2012 to 10/3013 Summary: The intent of the Greenfield Downtown Revitalization Plan was to provide a springboard for development initiatives, physical improvements, and market directions for the Downtown Business District. The Plan was developed to also provide a building inventory with recommendations for the restoration of deteriorating historic buildings; a market analysis and strategy to achieve economic goals; and a downtown urban design plan that would focus on improving sidewalk accessibility, pedestrian connectivity, and linking community features. WHOLESALE DISTRICT PRESERVATION PLAN MARTINSVILLE DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA │ Division of Historic Preservation David L. Baker, Administrator P: 317-327-4406 David.baker@indy.gov Population: 838,000 Division Employees: 4 Dates of Service: 10/1987-10/1995 Summary: As preservation architect and Assistant Administer, Pat’s role was to administer to the nine locally designated historic districts and the Certificate of Appropriateness process, including application review, staff reports, development of historic district preservation plans, and enforcement. CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA │ Plan Commission Joanne Stuttgen, President P: 765-349-1537 jstuttgen@comcast.net Population: 11,855 City Employees: NA Dates of Service: 4/2014 - Present Summary: ARCHtrio was hired to prepare amendments to the City of Martinsville’s preservation ordinance and develop their downtown design guidelines. This has been a collaborative process between the working committee, community and Plan Commission to develop new documents that better protect the resources that comprise the Downtown Historic District and guidelines which are more easily understood and user friendly. MONUMENT CIRCLE HISTORIC AREA PRESERVATION PLAN HARDING STREET LOFTS INDIANA LANDMARKS, INC.│ Marsh Davis, President P: 317-639-4534 mdavis@indianalandmarks.org Population: NA Employees: NA Dates of Service: Multiple Summary: The area defined as the Monument Circle District is the historic core of the City of Indianapolis. This district is not only a collection of some of Indianapolis’ most notable architecture, but it also defines a set of urban spaces that are unique to the State. In developing the preservation plan and the historic district guidelines, ARCHtrio was charged with emphasizing what is significant in defining the district, what must be preserved, yet also allowing for change and the continued evolution of Monument Circle and its environs that is responsive to and respectful of the architecture and the cultural resources of this important place to both the City and State. CORE REDEVELOPMENT │ John Watson, Executive Director P: 317-636-7669 jwatson@coreredevelopment.com Population: NA Employees: NA Dates of Service: Ongoing Summary: ARCHtrio has worked with CORE Redevelopment on various projects including Harding Street Lofts, Stadium Lofts, and Windsor Apartments providing architectural design services. Design considerations included use of historic preservation tax credits, utilization of form based code, and development of new construction within an historic context. MO NUME N T C IRC LE HISTO RIC DIST RIC T H IS TO RI C A R EA PR ESE R VA T ION P L A N IN D IAN A P OL I S H IS TO RI C P RE SER VA T I ON CO MM I SSI O N OUTLINE OF SERVICES ARCHitecture trio, Inc. anticipates the following scope of services to perform Architectural Design Review for the City of Bozeman: GENERAL │ The scope of services include completing architectural design review consistent with the requirements of the Unified Development Code and the preparation of staff reports for applications for review by the Design Review Board, Community Development Director, and the City Commission. TASKS │ 1. Review Design Review application including application, floor plans and elevations, drawing details, project materials, site development plans, renderings, etc. 2. Meet with assigned staff to identify additional project information obtained from applicant meetings, DRC meetings or other data that may be beneficial in the review. 3. Review applicable codes, land use regulations and other neighborhood and facility planning documents as applicable to each application. 4. Preparation of design review comments to be included in the Staff Report. Staff report formatting and organization to be consistent with current standards. 5. Investigation and research of similar projects and other best practices, including providing photographs of sample conforming design solutions which may be applicable to the design review. 6. Provide revisions and additional information as requested by staff. Assumptions: 1. City staff will provide electronic or paper copies of all application materials and any other associated materials such as previous applications which may be pertinent to the review. 2. City staff will provide similar examples of other review applications if possible to assist in the review and staff report formatting.