CAMP & RETREAT
We design and build sustainable Camp & Retreat Communities where people can come together to enrich their lives and create life-long relationships.
Industry-Leading Expertise Domokur Architects specializes in the planning, design and construction of camps and retreat centers that support program excellence and are beautiful, practical and cost-effective. We bring your dreams to life, from visioning to master planning, architectural design to construction. With over 100 years of combined experience working with every type of camp and retreat organization imaginable, we know that an organization's program must drive design. It is this understanding of programmatic needs and operational realities that sets us apart from more traditional firms. We partner with you to develop first-class facilities that flow and respond naturally to your program and your specific site. With our clients representing over 450 resident camps, day-camps and year-round retreat centers throughout the United States, we are the acknowledged experts in the field. Our clients experience a high level of service, creativity, expertise and support that is unparalleled in the industry.
Service and Value Our comprehensive Client-Centered approach forms the foundation of our relationships with clients, many of whom have been with us for decades. We understand the life of the Camp & Retreat Professional. With years of hands-on experience in the industry, we speak your language. Our goal is to help translate your dreams into a reality by developing clear benchmarks and realistic timelines. Our design process ensures timely outcomes that resonate with your stakeholders, whether they are Board members, donors, parents, staff, campers, or the broader community. This brochure highlights key areas of service including: • Visioning • Existing Conditions • Master Planning • Architecture and Landscape Design • Implementation
Visioning Services: • Program Evaluation
• Goal Setting
• Worksession Facilitation
• Market Analysis
• Mission Statement
• Community/Public Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• SWOT Analysis
• Internet Survey Questionnaires
• Operational Modeling
• Historical Exploration
VISIONING Every plan has a starting point. Our Camp Team ensures that your plan gets the thoughtful and positive jump-start it deserves. As an active partner, we can facilitate focus groups, multi-day visioning exercises, or simple surveys. We can help you explore the boundaries of what is possible, taking the legal mandates associated with complex projects into consideration. We are dedicated to moving forward with purpose, and ensuring that project credibility and accuracy are enhanced. As your ideas and dreams emerge, we will support you every step of the way. Stakeholder buy-in starts here, and is critical to project momentum. We provide the tools you need to move forward with conceptual sketches, life-like renderings, three dimensional plans, operational pro forma and/or feasibility studies. We have the experience to bring all the ingredients together and lay the foundation for real success.
“ After working with the Domokur team for nearly five years, I am convinced that a deep commitment to excellence is woven through every thread of Domokur’s culture. Their experience and expertise instilled great confidence in our Executive Team and Board of Directors.”
- Garret Larsen, Executive Director Camp Cho-Yeh - Livingston, TX
Existing Conditions Services: • Base Map Development
• Feasibility Studies
• Site & Facility Analysis
• Topographical Survey
• Land Use Mapping
• Systems Analysis
• Open Space & Facility Inventory
• Conservation Analysis
• Developable Land Mapping
• Site Selection
• Environmental Analysis
• Existing Conditions Camp Map
• Condition Assessment
• Historical Preservation
EXISTING CONDITIONS Does your current or potential site support the project vision and leave room for future growth and expansion? Do you have an accurate and expert inventory of the site, current buildings, facilities and an idea of their realistic "shelf-life”? There are so many questions associated with Master Planning. At Domokur Architects, we have a multidisciplinary team capable of finding solutions to even the most complex challenges. The service options we offer ensure your project gets exactly what it needs. We are here to understand your operation, learn about your property, outline opportunities, and help you make the best possible choices to provide a showcase for your investment.
“ ...I have relied on your broad range of experience with outstanding camps all over the country for accurate information on developmental trends and innovations. I have never been disappointed.” - M r. Lloyd Griffith Former Director Camp Sea Gull
Master Planning Services:
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• Land Use Analysis
• Site Utility Recommendations
• Open Space Programming
• Conservation & Preservation
• Site Improvements
• Phasing & Implementation Plans
• Landscape Design
• Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
• Circulation Design
• Presentations to Board Members, Staff, Etc.
• Reforestation
• Fundraising Development Materials
MASTER PLANNING How do we avoid building the right thing in the wrong place? What will the facility look like when it’s all done – how will it flow? Is there room for expansion? We have a building that means so much to generations of our campers & staff – can we salvage it for the future? How do we leverage this plan to raise the money to build? Understanding the relationships of current buildings, their history and traditions, what can be repurposed versus built new is all part of the Master Planning process. In essence, it blends your program with the physical, and acts as a template for the growth and development of the site. Master Planning also provides a golden opportunity to engage stakeholders and ensure the voices of potential investors are heard. Our Camp Team helps you make the case and guide you through this critical juncture where thoughtful strategy results in project approval.
“ In 20 years of working with (them), they have finished each project on time, within the budget agreed upon, and always to the satisfaction of myself and my volunteers. I recommend, without hesitation, the Domokur (Camp) Team.” - M r. Jerry Courtney President/CEO Heart of the Valley YMCA CAMP AKITA
Architecture and Landscape Design Services: • Camp & Retreat Housing
• Conference & Retreat Facilities
• Vehicular/Pedestrian Circulation, Exit/Arrival Sequencing, Wayfinding Systems, Hard & Soft Trails
• Food Service & Maintenance Facilities • Health & Wellness Centers
• Athletic Centers, Fields & Specialized Sports Areas
• Administrative Offices
• Educational Facilities, Amphitheaters
• Greenways, Stormwater Management, Grading & Drainage
• Swimming Pools, Water Features, Playgrounds
• High/Low Ropes Challenge, Zip Lines
• Plant Selection, Landscape/Hardscape
• Religious & Spiritual, Memorial Gardens
• Signage, Furniture, Lighting, Site Amenities
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Great designs must be physically interesting and functional, speak to the vocabulary and culture of the client, and be driven by underlying programmatic needs. Domokur Camp and Retreat designs are impressive, practical and budget sensitive. Our building and landscape designs bring a "wow" factor that reinforces the quality of your services. We believe that quality buildings and careful placement of program elements, plantings and seating areas represent the physical expression of your commitment to participants and programs. Our architectural designs understand that program drives facilities and the attention to detail is what distinguishes our service. We strive to deliver a plan that allows you to focus on the job at hand – service delivery in exceptional surroundings!
“ I cannot imagine the Master Planning process without the 3D Models. They made it so easy for people to understand the concepts, and allowed for robust discussion regarding facility use and placement on the property.”
- Jeremy Klotz, Director, Goldman Union Camp Institute RIDGECREST SUMMER CAMPS
FPDCC - MAPLE LAKE BOATHOUSE
CAMP CRESTRIDGE DINING HALL
NATURAL PLAYGROUND
Implementation Services: • Site & Building Engineering
• Construction Management
• Consultant Coordination
• Environmental Graphics, Regulatory Signage
• Bidding Support
• Construction Facilitation
• Fundraising Support – Case Statements, Brochures
• Owner's Representation
• Post-Construction Services
• Phasing Coordination
• Permitting Process
• Constructability Reviews
• Construction Administration
• Peer Review
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IMPLEMENTATION
Transitioning from vision to reality, from ideas on paper to breathtaking physical designs and structures, is where Domokur truly comes into its own as your day-to-day partner. We can create a plan that is time sensitive, will help generate capital investment and will launch the plan to your various constituent groups. We also prepare project documents, plans and permits, and can work hand-in-hand with your local team to facilitate a seamless process. As a full service firm, we coordinate and oversee every element, saving you time, money and headaches! We take responsibility so that you can focus on core mission needs.
I highly recommend Domokur Architects to any camp considering significant changes to programming or facilities. Through their experience and commitment to excellent, thorough work, we had a professional presentation for the Forest Service and our dream plan!
- Steve Monke, Camp Director/Owner, Gold Arrow Camp
ASBURY WOODS NATURE CENTER
Sustainable Best Practice Measures • Green Roofs
• Permeable Paving
• Conservation Easements
• Bioswales
• Storm Water Management
• Low VOC Materials
• Solar Panels
• Regional Materials
• Sun Shades
• Passive Solar Heating
• Light Pollution Reduction
• Water Efficient Fixtures
• Renewable Materials
• Native Plantings
• Geothermal Heating/Cooling
THINK GREEN
OPERATIONAL COST SAVINGS The Camp and Retreat sector should be at the forefront of green design – it just makes sense! The footprints we leave on the lands we use need to be addressed in a thoughtful and educational manner in order to ensure pristine long-term usage. As architects, landscape architects and environmental planners, we are uniquely qualified to affect the regeneration of our built environments. We imagine a world designed to protect and conserve the optimal health of all living things. Sustainable options can be included in the analysis of your project.
FSC CERTIFIED WOOD SOLAR PV PANEL SYSTEM INVERTER FOR SOLAR PV PANEL SYSTEM
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF FROM RECYCLED CONTENT
R-40 INSULATION CONTINUOUS GUTTER FOR WATER COLLECTION
OVERHANG TO PROVIDE SOUTH SUMMER SHADE
RAIN WATER COLLECTION TANK
TRIPLE GLAZE, OPERABLE WINDOWS FOR VIEWS, VENTILATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY DIMMABLE LED LIGHTS ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES THERMAL MASS WALL GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGE SYSTEM CONCRETE, THERMAL MASS FLOOR
RICHLAND RIDGE RETREAT HOUSE
CLOSED LOOP GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP
“ Domokur Architects' growth in the Camp Market continues to validate the remarkable efforts of our Camp Team. We pride ourselves in providing a high level of service by building relationships and listening to our clients.�
-Mike Domokur
ABOUT OUR FIRM
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330.666.7878
43 S. Broad St. Suite 201 Brevard, NC 28712
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828.884.8478
111 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 2450 Chicago, IL 60601
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312.833.8015
www.domokur.com Domokur Camp Projects For a list of our clients please visit our website
TEAM Jackie Kaminsky, RLA Director of Camps
Melanie Spreen, RA Architect/Project Manager
Andrew Lorson, LEED AP Construction/General Manager
COMPANY AND CULTURE Integrity, Simplicity, Openness and the Courage to Feel
These are the four touchstones upon which our relationships with one another and with clients are built. They are the fundamentals of our culture and the basis of our success.
45 25+ 20 10+ Years in Business
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SERVICES
MARKETS SERVED Corporate Civic Higher Education Camp and Retreat Parks and Recreation Retail / Mixed Use
REFERENCES Mr. Jim Wheaton Executive Director Rock Springs Ranch Junction City, KS 785.257.3221 jwheaton@rocksprings.net
Mr. Aaron Selkow Director URJ Camp Harlam Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610.668.0423 ext. 1034 aselkow@urj.org
Mr. Jeremy Klotz Director Goldman Union Camp Zionsville, IN 317.873-3361 jklotz@urj.org
Mr. Bill Barringer Facility Development Director YMCA of Greenville Cleveland, South Carolina 864.242.1111 ext. 28 bbarringer@ymcagreenville.org
Mr. Garret Larsen President & CEO Cho-Yeh Camp/Conf. Center Livingston, Texas 936.328.3200 garretl@cho-yeh.org
Ms. Sally Daley Former CEO Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest Council Charlotte, North Carolina 704.560.9311 salleyjeandaley@gmail.com
Mr. Lloyd Griffith Former Director YMCA Camp Sea Gull Arapahoe, North Carolina 252.675.8196 lgriffith@embarqmail.com
Ms. Page Lemel Director Keystone Camp Brevard, North Carolina 828.884.9125 page@keystonecamp.com
Mr. Phil Berry Director Ridgecrest Camp for Boys Ridgecrest, North Carolina 800.968.1630 phil.berry@lifeway.com
Mr. Jerry Courtney President/CEO Heart of the Valley YMCA Huntsville, Alabama 256.428.9622 jerry.courtney@ymcahuntsville.org
Question: What sets Domokur Architects' services apart from other firms? Answer: We are a full-service firm who can be involved with your project from beginning to end and can tailor our services to fit your needs. Our hands-on approach allows us to work directly with our clients, contractors and other parties involved. Question: Are Domokur Architects' fees for services competitive? We believe we can get it cheaper elsewhere. Answer: It's more of a question of value! We provide a high level of services and expertise that you will not get anywhere else. There is always more than one way to solve a problem, but it's the end result that speaks volumes. We partner with clients to meet budget expectations and prefer to establish long-term working relationships with all of our clients. Question: How do I know Domokur Architects' designs are more relevant than those of other architects? Answer: With more than 450 Camp and Retreat Center clients and over 100 years of collective experience, we bring more expertise to the table than any other firm. We know what works best for Camp. Question: How do we get started? Answer: Give us a call at 330.666.7878 or e-mail us at camp@domokur.com.