Approach/Project Work Plan: Describe how the work will be done within the given timeframe and budget. Include description of: Approach to design process (for all facets; including architecture, interpretive exhibits, landscape,etc.); coordination of large multidisciplinary design team (including consultants, general contractor, owner, user groups, and public stakeholders); approach to public engagement during the design process; a proposed work plan; a proposed schedule.
“ Everyone is entitled to a home where B. APPROACH
the sun, stars, open fields, giant trees, and smiling flowers are free to teach an undisturbed lesson of life.”
—Jens Jenson, 1930’s Landscape Planner
COLLABORATION Our core visioning team—SRG, Gyroscope, PLACE, Richard Louv and CLR—will lead a series of interactive, hands-on, inclusive workshops to engage stakeholders of all ages. Imagery of successful community and learning spaces from our team’s portfolio and from exemplary projects around the world will inspire alongside tactile experience and creative activities. Audience surveys will illuminate a quantifiable information resource. The early phases of design will be the most crucial in gaining active participation and
support. The results of these workshops will be carefully reviewed with the zoo and used to develop a deeper understanding of program elements and how this project will become a community treasure. Alongside outreach efforts, the design team will meet weekly to analyze,
brainstorm and produce. We know that the more connected we are as a full team from the start, the better the project vision will be realized. The most significant challenges to an amazing success for this project are: »» Developing the “Big Idea,” a unifying theme that will capture the imagination of all who enter »» Engaging the community so that there is widespread support and enthusiasm The first step in our approach has been to assemble the best imaginable team to tackle these challenges.
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CORE TEAM SRG Partnership will lead the design team and provide a single source of contact and responsibility.
considerable experience with innovative stormwater mitigation design, employing a thoughtful combination of horticultural knowledge and terrific design talent critical to establishing a sense of place.
We will work closely with the zoo to coordinate community outreach events and incorporate stakeholder needs into the design of the building and site elements. This project will benefit from consistently focused coordination between architectural, landscape and interpretive design. SRG Partnership is discovery-oriented in our approach to design, searching energetically for the best solutions for a particular place. Public architecture is our passion; SRG has designed some of the most significant and iconic cultural places in the Pacific Northwest including the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center, the Museum of Flight Space Gallery and Pike Place Market. We also have a long history of creating treasured learning spaces that connect people with their natural environment through natural light, air and views. PLACE Studio provides a dynamic and innovative approach to creating engaging environments through landscape architecture and site circulation. They have
Gyroscope, as the interpretive design group, understands that their work will have an enormous impact on the success of the project. Their inspiring work is a testament to the powerful creativity available in every child, and is able to harness that energy into truly engaging, discovery-based exhibit design. CLR Design is an award-winning zoo design firm celebrated for their work around the world. They have an intricate knowledge of the Oregon Zoo’s animal welfare mission and will be advising on the Education Center’s animal habitat and exhibit design components. Richard Louv brings decades of research on the relationship between children and nature, which simultaneously investigates educational programs and the way children learn and engage with the world around them. His insight will provide valuable global and historical context and illuminate the close ties between conservation and education.
CONSULTANTS Equilibrium structural engineers are highly collaborative and have impressive experience with challenging and constrained site conditions. They bring thoughtful and efficient solutions with flexibility and range of possibilities. KPFF will be the project’s civil engineer. They have an incredible depth of knowledge about the zoo’s water infrastructure, both natural and designed, and have successfully executed significant reductions in Metro’s overall water use. PAE provides exemplary mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology engineering with innovative and sustainable solutions finely tuned for each project. Luma lighting design excels at bringing balance to the daylighting and electric lighting systems through lighting controls and integration with architectural form and function. Jon Bayles has extensive experience cost estimating zoo and interpretive exhibits. His quick turn-around and consistently accurate, validated results on a wide range of project types lead his clients confidently through project milestones.
CMGC
INCLUSIVE PROJECT VISIONING ENVIRONMENT
PEOPLE
NATURE
COMMUNITY
Historically, our projects have achieved the most success when we design in partnership with the people who will execute the work. Our team is broadly experienced with the CMGC process and we embrace the advantages of including the contractor in collaborative problemsolving on design issues, 3-D construction documentation options, long-lead procurement, and other issues that could affect cost, quality or schedule.
“ When one tugs at a single
INDOOR/ OUTDOOR EDUCATION
thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”
SUSTAINABILITY
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EDUCATION
—John Muir
“ You teach me, I forget. You show me, I remember. You involve me, I understand.”
—E. O. Wilson, Naturalist
PROJECT WORK PLAN The following work plan describes the objective of each phase, key tasks, deliverables and schedule milestones. »» SRG will provide consistency and oversight for the project vision through an inclusive development approach and process. »» SRG will manage the process, the team, the budget and the product. »» SRG will meet with the Zoo Project Manager every two weeks, appropriate zoo staff and keepers, and the CMGC to communicate all aspects of the project as it moves forward. »» SRG will keep continuous attention on budget as it pertains to all design decisions across disciplines.
»» The design team will meet weekly to assure clear communication and forward progress. We will also schedule frequent design team charrettes through the schematic design and design development phases to solve design issues in a comprehensive way.
»» SRG will prepare meeting notes to record decisions and action items, and will distribute to the Zoo and consultant teams in a timely way.
»» The design team will work with Metro to plan, facilitate and document six public participation meetings to engage the local community through the design and construction process.
PROGRAM VERIFICATION / CONCEPT DESIGN PHASE 6 WEEKS OBJECTIVES Develop the “BIG IDEA” or a unifying theme that will capture the imagination of visitors of all ages. This theme will provide the framework and guidance for all design elements: lighting, acoustics, storytelling, interpretive design, architecture, etc. KEY TASKS »» Review mission, collaborative intent, program and space needs and begin formulating overall design direction »» Identify potential risks to project goals »» Develop public engagement plan »» Explore site and program synergies and organizational strategies »» Discuss architectural character and design vocabulary, interpretive vision, and animal habitat integration »» Produce a preliminary cost model DELIVERABLES Detailed project work plan and schedule, architectural and interpretive program documents per Professional Services Contract, Section 6.1, to be approved by Metro. SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS »» Concept design workshop with Gyroscope and CLR »» First public meeting and collaborative kick-off workshop »» Budget alignment strategy with cost estimator and CMGC »» Schedule and strategy review with Metro »» Two week zoo review period culminating in Metro approval of programming documents
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN 3 MONTHS OBJECTIVES Engage stakeholders in design workshops to review program and establish a design direction that exemplifies the mission of the Oregon Zoo and the vision for education center. KEY TASKS »» Finalize program, develop spatial layout and circulation concepts for the Education Center, West Plaza and South Entry (if added) »» Investigate exhibit, interpretive and messaging directions, establish conceptual approach and identify interpretive fabricator »» Study and select exterior material strategy and structural direction, define heating, cooling, stormwater and overall sustainability strategies to meet or exceed project and Metro sustainability goals »» Discuss construction sequencing with zoo operations and CMGC, establish access expectations DELIVERABLES Schematic Design documents and cost estimate per Professional Services Contract, Section 6.2, to be approved by Metro SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS »» Design and visioning workshop with Richard Louv and Gyroscope »» Design workshops with zoo and regional conservation partners »» Public meeting / community workshop »» 100% Schematic Design estimate; value management review »» Two week zoo review period culminating in Metro approval of the Schematic Design documents
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 4 MONTHS OBJECTIVES Develop design to establish a clear, on-budget direction with detailed programmatic and interpretive content descriptions, quality and systems standards for building and landscape, and key detail components. KEY TASKS »» Exhibit refinement; finalize operational approach »» Finalize layout and circulation »» Integrate architectural, interpretive, habitat, landscape, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, life safety, LEED and alternative energy systems »» Interpretive and mechanical routing coordination and equipment layout »» Refine materials palette »» Outline and verify compliance with City of Portland permitting requirements, Conditional Use Master Plan (CUMS), and Metro Sustainability Plan DELIVERABLES Define size and character of entire project through refinement of drawings, outline specifications, cost estimate, renderings, and other documents per the Professional Services Contract, Section 6.3 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS »» 1% for Art program participation »» 1.5% for solar energy in public building construction contracts initiation »» Richard Louv workshop early in phase, design review commentary at end of phase »» Public meeting / community workshop at beginning and end of phase, focusing on architectural and interpretive experience »» Constructability review with CMGC and interpretive fabricator »» 100% Design Development cost estimate; value management review »» Two week zoo review period culminating in Metro approval of the Design Development Documents [4] SRG PARTNERSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SRG’s Emily Dawson, AIA, will be the Project Manager working with the Oregon Zoo, keeping an eagle eye on all contract, budget and schedule issues. She will ensure that meetings are coordinated and day-to-day communication with the zoo and the consultants is consistent and responsive. She will be responsible for the continuous direction and internal management of the consultant effort.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 5 MONTHS OBJECTIVES Prepare a well coordinated and comprehensive set of Construction Documents required to bid and construct the project and meet the City of Portland’s permit requirements, CUMS requirements, and the established budget. KEY TASKS »» Budget reconciliation/adjustment as required »» Detail and document the design for permitting, bidding and construction »» Finalize color and material palette »» Engage Energy Trust of Oregon »» Conduct final coordination and quality control review DELIVERABLES Drawings, specifications and cost estimates per the Professional Services Contract Section 6.4 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS »» 50% and final Construction Documents and cost estimate for Metro review »» Work with CMGC to advance construction sequencing plan »» Meet with City Planning and Building Department staff to confirm code and CUMS compliance, and assist metro with the submittal of the documents for permitting »» Approval by Metro to release Construction Documents for bidding
PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVES Assist Metro and the CMGC in procuring subcontractor bids per the Professional Services Contract, Section 6.5 and produce a conforming set of construction documents incorporating addenda generated during the procurement process. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVES Assist Metro and the zoo in the administration of construction contracts, provide interpretations of requirements of the construction documents; review submittals, reports, applications for payment and change requests; provide timely review and document processing to ensure no resulting schedule delay; make observations, attend construction meetings and prepare reports; assist with close-out of construction contracts per Professional Services Contract Section 6.6
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METRO REVIEW COST ESTIMATE
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Identify specific personnel assigned to major project tasks, their roles in relation to the work required, percent of their time on the project, and special qualifications they may bring to the project. Include resumes of individuals proposed for this contract.
METRO / OREGON ZOO Zoo Bond Implementation Team Zoo Staff & Keepers
Zoo Project Manager
CM/GC
CORE TEAM SRG PARTNERSHIP* Architecture & Management
Richard Louv Child & Nature Engagement Resource
PLACE Studio* Landscape Architecture
CLR*
Exhibit Design Resource
GYROSCOPE Interpretive & Exhibit Design
CONSULTANTS PAE*/LUMA MEP Engineering
EQUILIBRIUM* Structural Engineering
KPFF* Civil Engineering
JMB Cost Estimating
Thought Leadership
*Zoo Masterplan Team
C. STAFFING Our team represents an exciting breadth of projects and research that focus on discovery, exploration, learning and the wonder of childhood and nature. We bring a high level of expertise in animal exhibit design and sustainable infrastructure and building practices, as well as a deep understanding of storytelling, community gathering spaces and innovative flexible programming.
CORE DESIGN TEAM SRG PARTNERSHIP
ROLE Design P
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JEFF YRAZABAL, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
As lead designer, Jeff will be involved in workshops and charrettes in all project phases to ensure the execution of the design vision as well as facilitate community engagement efforts.
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JON SCHLEUNING, FAIA, LEED AP
Jon will provide design resources and planning continuity on an as-needed basis for the project team.
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EMILY DAWSON, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Emily will provide process, schedule and budget oversight, be the main point of contact between owner and design team and ensure high level document coordination.
ROLE Principal-in-charge
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TARYN MUDGE
Taryn will support Emily and Jeff with documentation of process and content throughout the project.
“ Words that come to mind when you say SRG are creative, energetic, sensitive to client needs and budgets; experienced in a range of building types and scales; easy to work with, responsible, around for the long haul; and very careful from start to finish in all aspects of a project.”
—Gary Griggs, Director, University of California, Santa Cruz Long Marine Laboratory
PLACE STUDIO
ROLE Principal-in-Charge
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ERIC BODE, LEED AP
JP PAULL, LEED AP
CHARLES BRUCKER, LEED AP
Eric will be PLACE’s Principal-in-Charge and will facilitate and attend all key strategic planning meetings and design charrettes. He will help develop design continuity of the completed Zoo Comprehensive Capital Master Plan.
As the Project Manager for PLACE, JP will provide day-to-day management, track the budget and schedule, and manage the scope of work. He will work closely with the design team to review project documentation from the initial planning phase through construction administration.
Charles will serve as a steward of the sustainability initiatives outlined in the Comprehensive Capital Master Plan to ensure the development of the Zoo campus infrastructure improvements. He will also assist with the landscape architecture design on the West Plaza.
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MAERYTA MEDRANO, AIA, LEED AP
STEVE TORNALLYAY
CHUCK HOWARTH
Maeryta will oversee the integration of the architectural scope with the interpretive and exhibit design work of the Gyroscope team. She will also facilitate the community engagement aspects of the project.
Steve will be the point person for the Gyroscope team and will coordinate their work between SRG, the owner, and general contractor.
Chuck will serve as the content developer for the Oregon Zoo Education Center. His education in zoology will bring the expertise for conservation education.
ROLE Graphic
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RON DAVIS, LEED AP
BRIE BURNHAM
Ron will serve as the lead interpretive designer. He will develop the interpretive plan, exhibit design and animal habitats.
Brie will be the interpretive and exhibit graphic designer.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CLR
RICHARD LOUV
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GREG DYKSTRA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
GREGG LEICESTER, ASLA
RICHARD LOUV
As Principal-in-Charge for CLR, Greg will lead CLR’s effort and be engaged particularly during project visioning and concept development, as well as guide the design of animal exhibits and holding facilities through Construction Documentation.
Gregg will be the CLR Project Manager for the new Education Center continuing this role from the Master Plan and Elephant Lands project.
Richard will engage in early visioning and design workshops in an advisory and inspirational role, as well as provide interim commentary as the design develops.
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“ An environment-based education movement—at all levels of education—will help students realize that school isn’t supposed to be a polite form of incarceration, but a portal to the wider world.” —Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods CONSULTANTS PAE | Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
LUMA | Lighting Design
PAUL SCHWER, PE
SCOTT BEVAN, PE
ZACH SUCHARA, AIA
ROLE Principal-in-Charge
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As a Principal-in-Charge, Paul will implement PAE’s quality control process, taking responsibility for the success of PAE’s work through the oversight of budget, schedule and design quality standards.
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ROBERT SMITH, PE
TIM ELLEY, PE
ROLE Lead Elect. Engineer
ROLE Lead Mech. Engineer
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Tim will assess existing conditions, and develop and implement the mechanical design for the project. He will assist in managing PAE’s team of engineers, designers, and CAD drafters assigned to the team to develop plans and specifications.
EQUILIBRIUM | Structural Engineering
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As the project Lighting Designer, Zach will work closely with SRG, Gyroscope, and the owner to provide a lighting system that achieves the desired architectural vision
“ We appreciate the depth of knowledge PAE adds to the mechanical and electrical design elements.” – Jim Mitchell, Oregon Zoo,
on the Elephant Habitat project
KPFF | Civil Engineering
ED QUESENBERRY, SE
JOMARIE FARRELL, PE
PAUL DEDYO, PE
ROLE Struct. Engineer &
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Ed will serve as Equilibrium’s Principal In Charge on this project and will be in responsible charge of it for the duration.
JoMarie will serve as Equilibrium’s Project Manager and will perform most of the structural design duties as well as manage the project schedule.
Paul will serve as civil Project Manager providing civil engineering services for design of site utilities, stormwater management, and support obtaining associated permits.
Additional consulting included in our basic scope of services, to be identified specifically at a later date:
JMB | Cost Estimating JON BAYLES ROLE Principal-in-Charge
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Jon will lead all cost estimating efforts providing cost control planning and monitoring and cost forecasting.
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»» Acoustics »» Hardware »» Land Use »» Renderings
Indicate how your firm meets the experience requirements listed in Section IV of this RFP. Describe successful processes your firm, or sub-consultants on your proposed team, have used to engage various public groups during the design process. List projects conducted over the past five years which involved services similar to the services required here. No fewer than three of the examples should be Construction Management by General Contractor (CM/GC) projects, or similar construction delivery method wherein contractor was partnered during the design process. For each of these other projects include the name of the customer contact person, his/her title, ole on the project, and telephone number. Identify persons on the proposed project team who worked on each of the other projects listed, and their respective roles.
D. EXPERIENCE The proposed SRG team has a rich history of experience in discovery-based learning environments, spaces built to celebrate nature and community gathering places. To display our team’s most relevant experience, we have highlighted 20 projects on the following pages that best respond to your project and the experience requirements presented.
SELECT LIST OF RELEVANT SEED & LEED PROJECTS LEED Platinum Lane Community College, Downtown Campus1 Portland Public Schools da Vinci Arts School, High Performance Classroom Building UC Davis, Veterinary Medicine Instructional Facility
WHAT SETS US APART »» A history of creating frameworks of experiences that engage visitors in meaningful and fun ways in making connections to wildlife
LEED Gold
»» A predominately local team, easily accessible to the Zoo Bond Implementation Team, Zoo Project Manager and the CMGC
Metro & Oregon Zoo, Elephant Lands Portland State University, Shattuck Hall Renovation Pacific University, Health Professions Campus
»» A positive working history with the Oregon Zoo, as well as other civic institutions in the Northwest, and specifically the Portland Metro area
University of Washington, Savery Hall Renovation
»» Recent experience in the design and planning of cultural education facilities and learning environments focused on interaction
Washington School for the Deaf, Classrooms & Commons South Puget Sound Community College, Campus Center
SECTION IV EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
UC Riverside, Health Sciences Research Building
1 SRG has over 40 years of experience in architecture, education building design, sustainable practices and budget management. Our assembled team compliments that skill set with decades of experience in animal habitat design, interpretive exhibit design, engineering and cost estimating.
Spokane Falls Community College, Science Building
2 SRG and its assembled team have decades of experience creating engaging visitor experiences and forwardthinking designs. This is demonstrated in our design of the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center (1985) and Oregon Coast Aquarium (1996), in addition to Aquarium exhibit renovations (2000 & 2012), the renovation of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market (2011) and most recently the Oregon Zoo’s own Elephant Lands renovation (current). These projects are described on the following pages. 3 SRG has extensive experience working with public institutions and non-profit organizations. Over our 41-year history, we have worked for more than 75 public
agencies, including dozens of educational institutions, multiple cultural institutions, and 11 municipalities. SRG’s practice has been committed to the thoughtful design and successful implementation of civic and cultural spaces since its inception in 1972. 4 SRG has extensive experience with public engagement and incorporating public comment in design process. A description of our experience with public engagement on such projects can be found on p. 18 of this proposal. 5 SRG has completed more than 20 complex construction projects working with Construction Management by General Contractor (CMGC). 6 SRG has been a leader in sustainable design, embracing the LEED process early on. As illustrated by the select list of projects shown to the right, this commitment has resulted in SRG’s design of 12 LEED certified projects, 20+ projects in the LEED process, and 20+ LEED equivalent buildings.
Linfield College, TJ Day Hall Claremont College, Joint Science Building1 Lewis & Clark College, New Science Building2 Oregon State Hospital, Junction City Campus2 University of Oregon, Integrative Science Complex Phase 12 Washington State University, Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building2 Washington State University, Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Laboratory2 LEED Silver University of Oregon, Lillis Business Complex Everett Community College, Index Hall Replacement1 City of Hillsboro, Baseball Stadium2 University of Puget Sound, Science Center2 1 2
Project/LEED application in process Living Building Challenge/LEED Equivalent
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PASSAGES OF THE DEEP & PINNIPED EXHIBIT RENOVATION Oregon Coast Aquarium | Newport, Oregon SRG
Designed as part of an economic development effort for the city of Newport, SRG completed the master plan and design for this unique aquarium. Outdoor exhibits bring visitors in direct contact with Oregon’s costal environment, integrating geological formations, native plants, a sea-bird aviary, and aquatic habitats of marine wildlife. Inside the facility, interactive exhibits, theaters and touch pools provide a variety of experiences. KEY PERSONNEL
Jon Schleuning, Design Principal
COMPLETION
RELEVANT FEATURES
CLIENT REFERENCE
1996 - Passages of the Deep 2012 - Pinniped Exhibit
Interpretive Design Animal Habitat Community Involvement
Carrie Lewis President, Chief Executive Officer Oregon Coast Aquarium (541) 867-3474
HILLSBORO BALLPARK City of Hillsboro, OR
KEY PERSONNEL
COMPLETION 2013
CLIENT REFERENCE
Jeff Yrazabal, Project Manager
RELEVANT FEATURES
Karl Dinger
CMGC Complex Project with Community Involvement
Development Manager
[10] SRG PARTNERSHIP
Facilities and Fleet Department (503) 681-5371
With standing room available throughout, along with the chance to sit on the grassy berm, families can choose their favorite spot for enjoying a day at the ballpark.
ZOO MASTER PLAN Metro & Oregon Zoo | Portland, Oregon
SRG developed a master plan that guides the Oregon Zoo through $125 million of improvements. The goal was to create the most significant and inspiring conservation and sustainability educational tool in the Northwest, demonstrating the successful coexistence of humans, animals and nature, and operating as a vital link to local and global species and habitat conservation and survival.
KEY PERSONNEL
Emily Dawson, Project Architect Jon Schleuning, Principal Planner Eric Bode, Landscape Architect
Greg Dykstra, Zoo Design Principal Gregg Leicester, Habitat Designer
COMPLETION 2011
CLIENT REFERENCE
RELEVANT FEATURES
Craig Stroud Deputy Director Business Operations Metro & Oregon Zoo (503) 220-2451
Complex Project Community Involvement
ELEPHANT LANDS Metro & Oregon Zoo | Portland, Oregon
Project included over 7 acres of development and a complex phasing and permitting approach including compliance with a conditional use master plan and environmental reviews on a challenging geotechnical site.
KEY PERSONNEL
COMPLETION 2015 (est)
CLIENT REFERENCE
Emily Dawson, Project Architect Jon Schleuning, Consulting Principal Eric Bode, Landscape Architect Greg Dykstra, Zoo Design Principal Gregg Leicester, Habitat Designer
RELEVANT FEATURES
Craig Stroud Deputy Director Business Operations
Interpretive Design Animal Habitat CMGC Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement
Metro / Oregon Zoo (503) 220-2451
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TUALATIN LIBRARY ADDITION & RENOVATION City of Tualatin, Oregon
COMPLETION 2008 RELEVANT FEATURES
Learning Environments CMGC Delivery Sustainable Design Complex Project Community Involvement CLIENT REFERENCE
Paul Hennon Community Services Director (503) 691-3060
This significant library addition supports increased space for a children’s area, a new Teen Center, reading rooms, group study and meeting rooms, a café and an enlarged community room.
VETERINARY & BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING Washington State University | Pullman, Washington
KEY PERSONNEL
Jon Schleuning, Design Principal Jeff Yrazabal, Project Designer COMPLETION 2013 RELEVANT FEATURES
Learning Environments CMGC Delivery Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement CLIENT REFERENCE
Bryan K. Slinker, Dean of Veterinary Medicine (509) 335-3064
The design features bands of open lab “neighborhoods” and adjacent open office spaces extending clear through the building. 2014 Research + Design Magazine National Lab of the Year award winner.
SCIENCE BUILDING Spokane Falls Community College Spokane Falls, Washington
KEY PERSONNEL
Emily Dawson, Project Architect Jon Schleuning, Design Principal Jeff Yrazabal, Project Designer COMPLETION 2011 RELEVANT FEATURES
Learning Environments Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement CLIENT REFERENCE
Jim Brady Dean of Computing, Mathematics & Science (509) 533-3680 [12] SRG PARTNERSHIP
The classroom wing of the building was designed with natural daylighting, as well as passive ventilation and cooling.
MOUNT ST. HELENS VISITORS CENTER U.S. Forest Service | Silver Lake, Washington This visitor’s center was designed for the U.S. Forest Service to exhibit the historic sequence of eruption events from pre-blast to regeneration. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring views inside; an open-beam ceiling is supported on 40-foot columns of western red cedar. To create a Northwest image, regional woods and stone were used extensively throughout the facility, which includes a 100-seat theater, interpretive exhibits with exhibit support space, public meeting rooms, and administrative offices.
COMPLETION 1985 RELEVANT FEATURES
Exhibit or Interpretive design Iconic Public Destination Visitor Experience CLIENT REFERENCE
Karl Dinger Development Manager Facilities and Fleet Department (503) 681-5371
FEDERAL WAY 320TH LIBRARY King County Library System | Federal Way, Washington
A new library for King County consists of a 140 x 80 foot open reading room with 5,000 SF of support space. Large expanses of glazing allow for views into and out of the reading room, emphasizing community engagement and the Library’s mission to promote accessibility and democracy.
COMPLETION 2013 RELEVANT FEATURES
Learning Environments CMGC Delivery Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement CLIENT REFERENCE
Gregory Smith Director of Facilities Management Services King County Library System (425) 369-3237
PIKE PLACE MARKET RENOVATION Pike Place Market PDA | Seattle, Washington
More than a marketplace, Pike Place represents the center of an enduring focus on local products and social equity, a dense and varied urban neighborhood that’s home to many office tenants, social service agencies and hundreds of residential occupants at all income levels.
COMPLETION 2011 RELEVANT FEATURES
Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement Iconic Public destination CLIENT REFERENCE
Ben Franz-Knight Executive Director, Pike Place Market PDA (206) 682-7453
METRO | DESIGN SERVICES FOR EDUCATION CENTER & RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE OREGON ZOO RFP 2594 [13]
CONDOR HABITAT Metro & Oregon Zoo | Portland, OR PLACE
The Oregon Zoo, as part of a national breeding program, entrusted PLACE studio to develop a new habitat space within the zoo grounds, broadening the role the Zoo serves as leaders in condor conservation and education.
KEY PERSONNEL
COMPLETION
CLIENT REFERENCE
Eric Bode, Landscape Architect JP Paull, Project Manager
2014 (est)
Brent Shelby, Zoo Bond Project Manager, Exhibit Design Project Manager (503) 525-4240
RELEVANT FEATURES
Interpretive Design CMGC
WASHINGTON PARK WEST ENTRY SCHEMATIC DESIGN City of Portland Bureau of Parks & Recreation | Portland, Oregon
KEY PERSONNEL
COMPLETION
Eric Bode, Landscape Architect
2013
JP Paull, Technical Design
RELEVANT FEATURES
Interpretive Design Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement [14] SRG PARTNERSHIP
The study focused on integrating design solutions for stormwater management and parking alternatives within the main parking lot as well as designs for potential park features and landscape improvements.
HARPER’S PLAYGROUND City of Portland Beueau of Parks & Recreation. OR
Harper’s Playground is Portland’s first all-inclusive playground, inspired by a six year old girl with Emanuel Syndrome, a rare genetic condition. The playground design is founded on equity of access—all young and young-at-heart share in the adventure and experience, removing both physical and social barriers to foster interaction, teaching children and adults alike that all people enjoy laughter, the swoosh of a slide and a being wheels or knees deep in sand.
KEY PERSONNEL
RELEVANT FEATURES
CLIENT REFERENCE
JP Paull, Project Manager
Complex Project Community Involvement
Sandra Burtzos, RLA, Capital Project Manager Portland Bureau Parks & Recreation (503) 823-5570
COMPLETION
2012
PRAIRIE LINE TRAIL LINEAR PARK City of Tacoma & University of Washington Tacoma
The Prairie Line Trail is the spine of Tacoma and connects residents and visitors to many of Tacoma’s most significant destinations including the waterfront, the museum district, the developing Historic Brewery District, and the University of Washington campus.
KEY PERSONNEL
RELEVANT FEATURES
CLIENT REFERENCE
Eric Bode, Landscape Architect
Interpretive Design Sustainable Design Complex Project with Community Involvement
Elliott Barnett, Urban Planner City of Tacoma, Planning Division (253) 591-5389
COMPLETION
Ongoing
METRO | DESIGN SERVICES FOR EDUCATION CENTER & RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE OREGON ZOO RFP 2594 [15]
SAN FRANCISCO ZOO LEMUR FOREST San Francisco, California GYROSCOPE KEY PERSONNEL
Maeryta Medrano, Principal-in-Charge Chuck Howarth, Content Developer Ron Davis, Lead Designer COMPLETION
2002 RELEVANT FEATURES
Gyroscope worked closely with zoo staff and curators to create an exhibit that would engage visitors and inspire them to conservation action.
Interpretive Design Learning Environments CLIENT REFERENCE
Emily Routman, Former Director of Education (650) 591-5492
BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM Sausalito, California KEY PERSONNEL
Maeryta Medrano, Principal-in-Charge Chuck Howarth, Content Developer Ron Davis, Lead Designer COMPLETION
2004 RELEVANT FEATURES
Gyroscope planned and designed two major exhibits for outdoor learning environment that introduce children to the natural environment.
Interpretive Design Learning Environments CLIENT REFERENCE
Janet Petitpas, Former Deputy Director now working in London 011-44-208-560-8126
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY Fort Collins, Colorado KEY PERSONNEL
Maeryta Medrano, Principal-in-Charge Chuck Howarth, Content Developer Ron Davis, Lead Designer COMPLETION
2012 RELEVANT FEATURES
Interpretive Design Learning Environments CLIENT REFERENCE
Brent Carmack, Assistant Director, (970) 416-2702
[16] SRG PARTNERSHIP
Gyroscope was responsible for all phases of planning and design of several exhibit zones related to local natural and cultural history.
AMGEN CENTER California Science Center, Los Angeles California
KEY PERSONNEL
Maeryta Medrano, Principal-in-Charge Chuck Howarth, Content Developer Ron Davis, Lead Designer COMPLETION
2005 RELEVANT FEATURES
Interpretive Design Learning Environments CLIENT REFERENCE
Dave Kemble, Senior Designer (808) 847-8219
Gyroscope planned, designed and installed an innovative learning environment that provides opportunities for children at the on-site elementary school to conduct on-going quantitative experiments.
SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTER Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii KEY PERSONNEL
Maeryta Medrano, Principal-in-Charge Chuck Howarth, Content Developer Ron Davis, Lead Designer COMPLETION 2005 RELEVANT FEATURES
Interpretive Design Learning Environments
The Science Adventure Center brings scientific research front and center through unique interactive displays and immersive experiences.
CLIENT REFERENCE
Dave Kemble, Senior Designer (808) 847-8219
EXPLORATION PLACE Wickita, Kansas KEY PERSONNEL
Maeryta Medrano, Principal-in-Charge Chuck Howarth, Content Developer Ron Davis, Lead Designer COMPLETION 2000 RELEVANT FEATURES
Interpretive Design Learning Environments
Our work interactive exhibits, live animals, architectural structures on topics ranging from the Kansas environment to health, flight and early childhood.
CLIENT REFERENCE
Dr. Al DeSena, Former President now at NSF, prefers to be contacted by email
adesena@nsf.gov
METRO | DESIGN SERVICES FOR EDUCATION CENTER & RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE OREGON ZOO RFP 2594 [17]
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations contained in this report are based on The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (The Standards) and on the Code of Ethics of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). The Standards provide general information for stewards of historic resources to determine appropriate treatments. They are intentionally broad in scope to apply to a wide range of circumstances, and are designed to enhance the understanding of basic preservation principles. The Standards are neither technical nor prescriptive, but are intended to promote responsible preservation practices that ensure continued protection of historic resources. The Code of the Ethics of AIC calls for treatments to be “suitable to the preservation of the aesthetic, conceptual, and physical characteristics of the cultural property.” In some cases, nonintervention is the most appropriate treatment for the preservation of a feature or structure. The Code of Ethics also requires an “informed respect for the cultural property, its unique character and significance, and the people or person who created it.” In the case of the Capitol, previous additions and alterations that complement the historic building should also be respected.
Figure I-5. North elevation.
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In general, any repair, restoration, rehabilitation, replication, or maintenance should have a minimal impact on the historic fabric of the Oregon State Capitol building. Deficiencies threatening life and safety, or that may cause further deterioration should be corrected immediately. The value of any other improvements should be weighed against potential impacts to the building’s historic integrity. In general, the exterior façades of both the 1938 and 1977 buildings are in good condition. The Capitol building maintains a high level of integrity with a significant amount of historic fabric intact. There have been few major alterations and the buildings appear to be well maintained. Below is a summary of conditions found, our design approach, and proposed recommendations.
Figure I-6. West elevation showing 1938 building (left) and 1977 addition (right).
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EXTERIOR MARBLE
Location
Exterior panels of 1938 building Exterior panels of 1977 addition Courtyard benches History/Description The exterior facades of the Oregon State Capitol building are Danby marble, quarried from a large underground deposit (Imperial Quarry) on the east flank of the northern part of Dorset Mountain located in Danby, Vermont. The cladding is a calcite marble of medium to coarse grained texture with a faintly cream, somewhat translucent color. The darkcolored veining seen throughout is largely due to iron pyrites. Danby marble is made up of tightly interlocked crystals and is composed of approximately 99 per cent calcium carbonate. Water absorption of Danby marble ranges from 0.03 to 0.24 (percent by weight after 48 hours)1. The marble has an extremely low rate of absorption with every hundred pound of the stone absorbing only 0.102 lbs. of water.
The exterior of the original 1938 building is faced with Danby marble panels ranging in thickness from six to twelve inches. The panels are of varying sizes with an average panel size being approximately 52 x 79 inches and the largest panel size being approximately 84 x 117 inches. The thick marble panels are load bearing and each panel over 30 inches high is tied back into the structure with two Z-shaped metal anchors and doweled to the panel above with two 4-inch brass pipes. Original specifications suggest panels less than 18 inches wide have only one anchor and one dowel.
Figure I-7. Z-shaped metal anchors used to tie the marble panels back into the structure.
1 Crow Clay Associates, “Report and Recommendations: Building Exterior Waterproofing, Cleaning, and Rehabilitation� (Salem: Department of Transportation Building, 1988).
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In April 2014, destructive investigation was carried out for the purpose of confirming stone anchorage conditions. At select locations, interior finishes and hollow clay tile were removed and individual bricks were selectively removed to expose the metal anchors. The anchors are symmetrically located in the lower half of each stone panel, no closer than 10 inches from the ends and the bottoms. Typically, the anchors were 1½ inch wide, 3/8 inch thick, and 10 inch long with a 2¼ inch leg turned up into the brick side and a 1¼ inch leg turned down into the stone. The anchors extend at least two wythes into the brick. All the metal anchors appear to be wrought iron and are in good condition with no indication of rust or discoloration. The presence of brass dowels was confirmed during repair work in 2009. The exterior of the 1977 addition is also faced with Danby marble, typically 1¾ inch thick. Panel anchorage conditions were confirmed through use of a pachometer and by destructive investigations carried out in June 2014. Each panel is attached to the concrete structure with four stainless steel anchors, two on each vertical edge. The anchors clip into slots on the side of the panel and are set in a bed of sealant. Each panel also has a continuously routed slot on the top and bottom edge to receive an aluminum support channel. Sealant was installed in the routed slots at select locations. During investigation, a coating was noted on the backside of the panel which may have been applied as waterproofing.
Figure I-8. Metal anchor exposed after selective removal of brick.
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