Assessment • Conduct an initial visual assessment of all interior spaces, documenting the condition of the finishes, flooring, ceilings, walls, woodwork, and fixtures, with particular attention to areas of deterioration or damage. • Inventory and assess the integrity of character-defining historic elements such as trim, molding, staircases, doors, and original hardware to determine what should be restored, preserved, or replicated. • Assess the interior for compliance with current building, fire, and accessibility codes and identify upgrades needed. • Note any signs of building systems issues affecting the interior and further evaluate any issues, as needed. Schematic Design • Prepare one or more, but not more than 2, schematic layout options that reflect the programmatic needs, historic preservation goals, and code compliance requirements identified during the assessment phase. • Integrate design solutions that retain and highlight the building’s historic character while addressing functional upgrades, accessibility improvements, and use requirements. • Suggest historically appropriate interior materials, finishes, and color palettes for review and consideration for durability, sustainability, and visual compatibility with existing features. • Provide order of magnitude cost estimates for each schematic option and identify potential phasing strategies to support budgeting, funding sources, or staged construction. • Attend one virtual meeting with the Union Building Rehabilitation Committee to review schematic design package and solicit feedback.
