Architectural & Interior Design

Architectural / Interior Design

MJMC Architects goal with design is to provide the client with a facility that meets or exceeds aligned expectations. Site Design, Building Design and / or Interior design services are offered by MJMC Architects. Design is the Aesthetic and Functional solution to the stated problem (see programming) and is based upon the Project Plan and Program. Aesthetics is seen by MJMC Architects as one of the functional issues to be addressed during design. This is to say that depending on the project needs and client’s desires the Design may be aligned with a particular “style” or “movement” in design or might be a more reaching design that challenges pre-dated typology. A list of existing Architectural Styles can be found on following wikipedia link:

The deliverables from this service is typically the documentation conveying in graphic, written and or sculptural form the scope to be accomplished by the Constructor; the deliverables may include drawings, renderings, specifications, models, etc. The American Institute of Architects has established the precedent that these documents are the property of the design team and are understood to be an “Instrument of Service” rendered; unless otherwise previously agreed upon by the contracting entities.

Architecture and Interior Design is the process by which professionals respond to the stated Design Problem; this process is generally achieved in three phases:

Schematic Design (SD) – The Architect / Interior Designer presents concept(s) to the client for evaluation, comment and acceptance to move into Design Development.

Design Development (DD) – The Architect / Interior Designer further refines and expands the approved Schematic Design into more definitive Aesthetics, Functional Requirements and Systems. Materials may be defined but the selection of the Manufacturer and/or actual product may not be determined until the following Construction Contract Documents phase. For example, Carpet tiles may be called for in an open office area but the actual product may not yet be selected or; the, HVAC may be defined as using Air Cooled Chillers but the Manufacturer is not yet selected.

Contract Documents (CD) – The “CD” phase provides the Client, Constructor and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) with drawings and specifications that define the scope of the project so that it can be bid, permitted and constructed. The CD’s that are issued by the Architect / Interior Designer are diagrammatic in nature per AIA precedent. The CD’s are then distributed by the Constructor to trade subcontractors and suppliers who produce Shop Drawings and Submittals based on their product specific information and detail; which are to be in accordance with the issued CD’s. The AHJ reviews the CD’s for compliance with Building Codes and issues a Building Permit for the project.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) are two excellent resources for additional information regarding “Design” that stakeholders can access online at the following URL’s.: