9460 Wilshire Medical Offices_Proposal for Design Services_260626_i
MPATH MD
MEDICAL OFFICES - TENANT IMPROVEMENT
9460 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 320
Beverly Hills CA, 90212
P roposal for Design Services
June 26, 2026
June 26, 2026
Rick Rankin and Matthew Siedhoff
9885 Beverly Grove Drive
Beverly Hills CA, 90210 rick.rankin@outlook.com mts@drmatthewsiedhoff.com
RE: Design Services Proposal for a medical clinic tentant improvement located at 9460 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 320 Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
Dear Rick & Matthew,
Thank you for considering Assembledge+ for the Mpath MD offices at 9460 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills. We truly appreciate the opportunity to continue our relationship and are excited to collaborate with you once again to create a thoughtfully designed office that supports both patient experience and operational efficiency.
Assembledge+ is dedicated to crafting refined, functional interiors through a collaborative, design-led process. Our studio brings extensive experience creating environments that balance aesthetics, comfort, and performance while responding to each client's unique operational needs and brand identity. We value the trust we've built through our previous work together and look forward to continuing that partnership on this project.
Our proposed scope includes comprehensive interior design services from programming and concept design through design documentation, construction administration, and furniture procurement. This proposal outlines our understanding of the project, our approach, and the associated fees.
We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you again and look forward to contributing to another successful project together.
David Thompson, AIA
Principal and Founder
Assembledge +
About Assembledge +
ABOUT ASSEMBLEDGE +
Since its inception, Assembledge + has steadfastly pursued an architectural vision rooted in a dedication to collaborative efforts and craftsmanship. This commitment seeks to forge enduring spaces prioritizing user experience, fostering innovation, and upholding sustainability principles.
We believe in the art of collaboration.
The name Assembledge+ was purposefully chosen to encapsulate the firm’s zeal for “assembling” the often intricate components of the design process. This results in an architecture that is timeless, attuned to its environment uplifts the human spirit. The “+” symbolizes an approach that comprehends the comprehensive interplay of interconnected elements, recognizing that architecture transcends mere drawings and an assembly of building materials. It encompasses a collaborative journey with clients, specialized consultants, builders, and, of course, the team members. It also entails an ongoing exploration and innovation – both programmatic and technological –to pursue optimal, tailored solutions for each project.
Our work may be characterized as warm modernism – a vocabulary featuring legibility of form, an embrace of the sunlight, and a material palette that evokes a sense of warmth and texture.
Founded and led by David Thompson, AIA, Assembledge + offers to every project, large or small, high levels of design sensitivity, technical expertise, and principal hands-on involvement.
Our approach to architecture is rooted in the belief that design is successful when users enjoy themselves in a space but aren’t quite sure why. For us, architecture should be timeless, attuned to its environment, and elevating the human spirit.
Leveraging our inclusive approach, collaborative process, and the strengths of each studio member, our design capabilities are continually evolving, resulting in architectural work that is carefully crafted and in unity with its surroundings.
Our design process begins with questions. What is the program and the intent? What is the aspiration? A thorough analysis informs these conversations of the site – the property, the neighboring community, and the client’s specific needs and aspirations. The resulting architecture combines these imperatives with materials, technology, craftsmanship, and form.
The creation of lasting environments, developed with a sense of responsibility, stands as a defining aspect of the firm’s design ethos. This is achieved through the implementation of sustainable strategies, the crafting of adaptable sequences of highly functional enclosed and open spaces, and the dissolution of boundaries between interior and exterior realms.
SELECT PRESS
AN Interior, ‘Top 50 Architects and Designers of 2022’
Angeleno, 'Magic Hour,' Firenze Residence
Architectural Digest, 'This Tranquil Mid-Century Home Channels Laid-Back L.A. Style,' Wonderland Park Residence
Architectural Record, 'Kitchen and Bath Portfolio,' Leslie Lane
Assembledge + is a distinguished architecture and design firm established in 1997, renowned for our meticulous approach design and execution. With a long history in Los Angeles, Assembledge + is proud to inherit the legacy and values of the Southern California Modernist movement. Our approach to design is likewise rooted in a commitment to the local context and will be at core of our contribution to this project.
Over the many years, Assembledge + has developed a holistic four-part process that enables us to embody our values and translate the complexities of the development process into elegant architecture and design:
Investigating
Thorough research and analysis of local conditions allow for strong foundations of design.
Designing + Exploring
Commitment to quality iterative design and visualization enables insights from the entire Design Team (including Owner and General Contractor) to be tested and integrated into the project.
Documenting
Comprehensive project management and quality control protocols ensures proper coordination and execution of architectural drawings and specifications.
Building
Experienced and dedicated staff oversee construction to assure the highest quality of completed project.
With a comprehensive philosophy of addressing every project from a 'macro to micro' perspective, we ensure that each element, from the initial concept to the final detail, contributes to a coherent and viable design solution.
Additionally, with a dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for nearly a decade, we bring design sensitivity, technical expertise, and hand-on Principal involvement to every project.
DAVID THOMPSON aia, ncarb
Principal and Founder
PROJECT ROLE: Principal-in-Charge
David’s design philosophy centers on the creation of enduring environments that are both responsible and sustainable. With an extensive career spanning over 30 years, David possesses a diverse range of expertise ranging from hospitality, commercial to residential projects. His approach extends beyond the structure, embracing an ethos that addresses functional requirements while seamlessly integrating aesthetic and contextual imperatives. This holistic approach imbues his projects with a timeless quality, ensuring their long-term value and relevance. David serves on the Tulane University Advisory Board, where he is actively involved in the Richardson Memorial Hall Preservation Program.
EDUCATION
Tulane University, School of Architecture, Master in Architecture
Tulane University, School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture
REGISTRATION
Licensed Architect, California
Licensed Architect, Colorado
Licensed Architect, Hawaii
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
LA Forum for Art and Architecture
Tulane School of Architecture, Board of Advisors
SELECT AWARDS
AIA CA Residential Awards
AIA LA Residential Architecture Awards
AIA LA Restaurant Design Awards
American Architecture Awards
AN Interior Top 50 Architecture Firms
Architizer A+ Awards
Builder's Choice Awards
BUILT Design Awards
LA Forum for Art and Architecture
LIV Hospitality Design Awards
LA Business Council Architectural Awards
Luxe Red Awards
SCDF Awards
SARA
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
CACTUS CLUB CAFE
Station Square, Burnaby, BC
Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON
Stephen Avenue, Calgary, AB
Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC
Coquitlam Centre, Burnaby, BC
Crowfoot Crossing, Calgary, AB
Younge & Sheppard, Toronto, ON
Anderson Way, Vernon, BC
Kelowna Yacht Club, Kelowna, BC
KING TAPS
First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Kelowna Lakeview, Kelowna, BC
Willowbrook, Burnaby, BC
HILLSTONE RESTAURANT GROUP
South Beverly Grill, Beverly Hills, CA
R+D Kitchen, Yountville, CA
Cafe R+D, Newport Beach, CA
CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT
sf
The Frederick , Toronto, ON 4,451 SF + 421 sf patio
Nook Melville , Vancouver, BC 4.600 SF + 1200 sf patio
Nook Langley , Langley, BC
Italian Restaurant Concept, Kitsilano, BC
ADDITIONAL HOSPITALITY WORK EXPERIENCE
Seafood Restaurant Concept, Manhattan Beach, CA 3,000 sf
Quickfish, Portland, OR varies
Vernetti, Los Angeles, CA 1,360 sf
Olive & Thyme, Burbank, CA 4,690 sf
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, Studio City, CA varies
IGNACIO BRUNI
Project Manager
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Bachelor of Architecture
PROJECT ROLE: Project Manager
Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Ignacio moved to the United States to follow his dream of becoming an Architect. With experience in hospitality, commercial, and public infrastructure, Ignacio is involved in all stages of project development and is interested in detail production and consultant coordination. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida and is passionate about architectural research studies and the power of architecture to build a more equitable world.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Cactus Club Cafe, Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON
Cactus Club Cafe, Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam, BC
Cactus Club Cafe,Station Square, Burnaby, BC
Cactus Club Cafe Crowfoot
King Taps First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
King Taps Kelowna Lakeview, Kelowna, BC
Olive & Thyme, Burbank, CA
Nook Langley, Langley, BC
Italian Restaurant Concept, Kitsilano, BC
CALEB SCHWETER
Project Designer
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Master in Architecture
University of Pittsburg, Bachelor of Architecture
PROJECT ROLE: Project Designer
Holding a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Pittsburgh and with a Master of Architecture from USC School of Architecture – graduating summa cum laude at both – Caleb aspires to develop a holistic approach that spans from micro to macro levels. With a vision to engage the built environment on multiple scales, he aims to strengthen and revitalize existing cultural contexts, recognizing architecture’s crucial role in shaping and enhancing communities. In his role as a Project Designer, he contributes to various stages of a project, showcasing his comprehensive skill set and commitment to delivering outstanding results.
SELECT RESIDENTIAL WORK
Via De La Paz Residence, Pacific Palisades CA 5,400 sf
Maybrook Residence, Beverly Hills CA 4,200 sf + 1,160 sf ADU
Hale Haleakala, Maui HI 6,000 sf / 15 acres
Hale Lihau, Maui HI 7,500 sf / 16 acres
Ridge Road House, Snowmass Village CO 4,000 sf
SELECT HOSPITALITY WORK
Nook Melville, Vancouver BC
4,600 sf + 1,200 sf patio
Nook Langley Center, Langeley BC 5,000 sf + 1,340 sf patio
02 Relevant Project Experience
AETHER APPAREL HEADQUARTERS
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement - Office
SIZE
9,400 SF
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Jennifer Rios
Creative workspace reinvorates original 1950's bow truss warehouse.
Inspired by the aspiration for both men’s and women’s collections that seamlessly bridge city life and outdoor adventures, AETHER’s product line embodies a harmonious blend of form and function. Seeking to capture this essence, AETHER Apparel collaborated with Assembledge+ to reinvigorate an existing 1953 bow truss building, crafting a new and vibrant headquarters that mirrors the brand’s core ethos and fosters a workspace characterized by transparency and creativity.
The design solution centered around honoring the building’s original essence. This was achieved by reimagining the space to encourage a communal and adaptable environment, thoughtfully sectioned into workstations, a dynamic design studio and shared spaces thoughtfully integrated with a showroom.
The project’s aesthetic embodies clean lines, predominantly white interiors enriched with wooden accents, and the allure of exposed warehouse elements, collectively crafting an open, airy office exuding a modern sensibility that nurtures seamless communication. Reflecting their deep environmental commitment, the client prioritized eco-consciousness, driving the space to embrace sustainability.
Photos by Yoshihiro Makino
GNET HEADQUARTERS
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement - Office
SIZE
18,000 SF
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni
An office designed for flexibility and creativity with panoramic views.
Driven by strategic vision and content-centric approach, gNet, a dynamic creative agency and production studio, engaged Assembledge+ to orchestrate the expansion of their operations to a new headquarters nestled in the vibrant Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Encompassing one and a half floors within the Miracle Mile Tower, the office’s design is an embodiment of the agency’s mission. With a resolute focus on versatility, the space aims to cultivate an environment that mirrors the agency’s core values — one that encourages an open, transparent work culture, nurturing the seeds of creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Structured around the captivating vistas of three primary landmarks visible from the suite — downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, and the Pacific Ocean — communal spaces, private offices, and meeting rooms are arrayed along the perimeter of the building. This deliberate arrangement maximizes exposure to panoramic views and harnesses abundant natural light. Additionally, the strategic infusion of color in shared areas pays homage to the landmarks and unique perspectives that characterize distinct segments within the building.
Photos by Yoshihiro Makino
AETHER APPAREL
Flagship Retail Store
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement
SIZE
4,000 SF
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Cesar Quinones
Urban wilds or great outdoors, Aether aims to be out and about.
Born out of the desire for a men’s collection that looked at home in the city but was built to withstand the outdoors, Aether worked with Assembledge+ to develop their new flagship store that would support the brand’s mission to create a complete lifestyle collection for urban-dwelling, design-focused, well-travelled men and women.
Located in the heart of Los Angeles’ La Brea design district, the retail space is set in a 4,000square-feet industrial space. Two full-sized glass garage doors open onto the sidewalk, facilitating interaction with the pedestrians, and allowing for natural light and air to fill the space.
Inside, the store features a walk-in freezer for prospective gear testing housed in a custom 13-by-13-foot wood cabana, along with 45 modular wood crates that can be moved and rearranged to give the space a different feel monthly, seasonally. A threshold of white and black gives the open space a sense of division while contemplating the brand’s dual character to be classic and modern in the city and highly practical and functional in the outdoors.
Photos by Yoshihiro Makino
R + D KITCHEN
Ground-up Construction
LOCATION
Napa Valley, California
SIZE
5,772 sf
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal in Charge), Scott Walter, Gregory Marin
Located in Napa Valley, the design behind Yountville R+D is derived from the forms and materials common to the many wineries throughout the area.
Wood and stone create a warm and inviting environment with the barrel vaults echoing nearby wineries and recalling oak barrels common to the wine aging process. Interiors are warm and lush defined by wood ceilings and a palette of rich, dark materials including steel structure, a douglas fir ceiling, and walnut casework along with brick flooring all accented by the natural light filtering from multiple sides.
Windows in the dining and outdoor bar areas are designed to disappear using custom painted steel framed operable window systems that pivot or slide, allowing the outdoors to become an integral part of the dining experience.
The restaurant is placed at the rear of 1.8-acre site to capitalize on the pastoral views of nearby vineyards and distant mountain. Elegant “Bosque” of trees establishes a central outdoor courtyard and tranquil setting for entry to the restaurant.
Photos by Augusta Quirk
KING TAPS
Tenant Improvement
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario
PROJECT TYPE
Tenant Improvement
SIZE
10,400 SF w/ 3,930 SF Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Cesar Quinones, Greg Marin, Luke Broderick, Runing Wang, Scott Nusinow
A neighborhood hangout featuring an inviting and energetic space.
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto’s Financial District in the First Canadian Place Building, King Taps is a 10,450-sf restaurant and bar, featuring 450 seats, two bars and two patios sprawled over two stories.
Assembledge+ designed the spaces with a refined palette of black walnut, artisan tile, reclaimed brick, Carrara marble, steel and brass. Furnishings include butcher-block walnut tables, black leather seating, brass pendant lighting, and accent bar stools.
State-of-the-art technology has been infused in every detail, from the screens and booths that are equipped with USB and electrical outlets, to the kitchen, featuring pizza ovens and sophisticated beer tap equipment.
The key to the restaurant/bar was to maximize opportunities for open-air dining with sliding glass panels to accommodate weather year-around, while taking in the views and engaging all the energy and action of the community.
Photos by Michael Weschler
CACTUS CLUB CAFE at COQUITLAM CENTRE
Standalone Casual Fine Dining
LOCATION
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
PROJECT TYPE
Ground-up New Construction
SIZE
8,620 sf + 1,450 sf Patio
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-inCharge), Jooyoung Chung, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni, Nicole Saville
Modern Canadian cusine paired with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
With seating up to 335 guests across a lounge, dining room, and an all-season covered patio, the Cactus Club Café Coquitlam offers fine casual dining paired with a contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic.
Inside, a refined material palette echoes the West Coast Canadian landscape. Rift-cut white oak, oil-rubbed bronze, and dark leather enhance the lounge and dining room with a warm, inviting atmosphere, while artworks by Andy Warhol provide an eye-catching moment. The bar, featuring a long-curved countertop, dark wood, and a bocci light fixture, adds a touch of glamour, epitomizing the Cactus Club brand and its high-energy vibe.
A continuous ribbon of wood ceiling transverses the space, creating a cohesive design element that unifies the dining experience, while custom clerestory windows fill the space with ambient natural light.
Referencing the design elements of the Sherway Gardens flagship location, the building cantilevers its roof to envelope the patio, integrating the entire infrastructure and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor dining.
On the exterior, glass fiber reinforced concrete horizontal slats façade with black aluminum framing and dark fir louvers provide an engaging and materially rich setting for this new ground-up restaurant.
Photos by Ema Peter
BEVERLY GROVE RESIDENCE
Open, airy home that embraces the essence of modernism.
The Beverly Grove Residence, a twostory home nestled in Hollywood Hills, features clean geometries that embody harmony and contrast. A horizontal divide separates the structure, with lower Extira panels providing grounding and upper Western Red Cedar siding connecting with nature, adding warmth and color. This separation highlights the lower floor’s connection to the pool deck, creating an indoor-outdoor entertainment area with downtown LA views. Inside, cabinetry by Henrybuilt creates a sense of cohesiveness, enhancing the spaces with refinement, functional sophistication, and quality craftmanship.
LOCATION
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
SIZE
2,540 sf
PROJECT TEAM
David Thompson (Principal-in-Charge), Ignacio Bruni
LAUREL HILLS RESIDENCE
Studio City, California
WONDERLAND PARK RESIDENCE
Laurel Canyon, California
FRYMAN CANYON RESIDENCE
Studio City, California
Comprising three pavilions connected by glass hallways, this single-story Los Angeles residence forms a serene oasis. The Western Red Cedar-lined guest house/garage pavilion sets a datum line that links the larger living and sleeping pavilions, featuring oversized charcoal-colored board, batten extira, and cement board siding.
A key project aim was to deeply engage the living experience with the property’s natural landscape, achieved through large windows, skylights, and pocketing doors that conjure layered scenes and infuse the home with light.
Nestled in the hills of the Laurel Canyon, this residence is situated within an enclave of mid-century residences from which it draws its inspiration. Originally a ranch house built in 1956, the project entails a second-floor addition and extensive remodeling.
The kitchen is the heart of the residence, physically connecting the social and private areas and providing views horizontally to the landscape and vertically through the skylight The house uses sustainably harvested Red Cedar cladding, a solar photovoltaic system, grey water system for irrigation, native and drought tolerant planting and formaldehyde-free MDF cabinetry.
The Fryman Canyon Residence is situated in the hills of Studio City. The main living spaces are linked by zig-zagsliding doors opening to the garden, while a new family room, echoing the sawtooth motif, descends two steps below the main floor. The kitchen, elevated slightly above the family room, incorporates skylights and white marble walls.
The residence gives a sense of transparency, bringing in ample light and extending the living area outside, into the tiered landscape. It represents a contemporary take on mid-century style and maximizes views of the outdoors.
Project Understanding and Scope of Work
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
This proposal has been prepared based on all available information and relevant conversations between Assembledge+ and MPATH MD about the project and their objectives.
Project Information
Based on our recent conversations, for the purposes of this proposal we understand the project scope as a tenant improvement for a medical clinic 2,000 SF, to be designed and built within the existing building located at 9640 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 320. Below is a summary of the project areas per the provided documents, and represents the basis of this proposal:
±2,000 SF TOTAL LEASABLE AREA
As architects, we see this project as an opportunity to translate MPATH MD’s commitment to precision, compassion, and results into a cohesive spatial experience.
The design will create an environment that is calm and tranquil with an attention to detail reflecting the level of care and thoughtfulness. This will be achieved through proportion, the tactile quality of materials, and the nuanced interplay of texture, light, and tone throughout each space.
Operational performance will be equally integral to the design approach. The planning of the offices will be guided by efficiency, workflow clarity, and patient-centered care, ensuring that clinical teams are fully supported in delivering seamless service.
Figure 01: Existing Leasing Plan (NTS)
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
The extent of Architectural Services described herein are understood to be in accordance with the size and complexity of the project as defined in the Project Understanding. This document will serve as a contractual agreement for the provision of services, which is formulated in accordance with the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect as prescribed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), subsequent to the mutual acceptance of the proposed remuneration and scope of work.
SECTION 1
DESIGN SERVICES | DESIGN + DOCUMENTATION
The project is proposed to follow a standard architectural design process composed of the following phases and as outlined by the AIA:
Design Phase
Existing conditions will be investigated based on the information provided to allow for the formulation of design solutions appropriate to the specific location. Working with the Owner, the basic furniture & millwork layout will be developed and approved, as well as the conceptual direction. The following (3) Design Packages will be presented for Owner review:
Preliminary Design Review #1: This presentation package will include up to (2) furniture & millwork layout options, as well as mood boards, inspiration imagery, and preliminary material palettes illustrating the conceptual direction.
Final Design Review #2: Further refinement of any of the (2) furniture & millwork layout options selected. Renderings will be provided illustrating the selected material palette, schematic furniture selections & conceptual direction.
Design Package : Assembledge + to develop (1) owner selected layout and material option for final review by the owner. This presentation package will include the following:
• Conceptual design direction
• Interior finish selections
Furniture selections
Schematic millwork & furniture layout
Schematic fixture selections as required
Any additional design modifications and design packages beyond the (3) packages outlined in this proposal will be considered additional services and billed accordingly.
Documenation Phase
Based on the approved Design Package, Assembledge+ will prepare Contract Documents for approval by the owner consisting of construction drawings, setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the project. The Construction Documents will provide the necessary detail and specification to describe the design intent in a manner that the documents may be used by a General Contractor to adequately provide a bid for the construction of the project.
Note: Any additional design iterations and/or meetings required beyond those outlined above or any modifications to the approved Construction Documents set will be considered additional services and will be billed accordingly.
SECTION 2 ARCHITECTURE SERVICES | CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction Administration
Upon execution of a contract for construction with a general contractor, Assembledge+ will, with the consent of the Owner and billed at hourly rates indicated in Section 04, advise and consult with the Owner during the construction to ensure proper delivery of work indicated in the construction documents. This will include coordination with contractors, site visits, production of clarification sketches, and review of the necessary shop drawings.
Assembledge+ proposes to provide on-site representation at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction progress, as well as to conduct weekly virtual meetings with the Owner, Architect, and Contractor.
The hours required for this phase will vary and be based on our best professional judgment. Assembledge+ will keep the owner informed of progress and fee status at regular intervals to be determined upon execution of this agreement. Assembledge+ is not responsible for creating or delivering construction timelines.
Furniture Procurement
Our furniture procurement services provide comprehensive management of the furnishing process, ensuring that each selected item aligns with the approved design concept, project budget, and installation schedule. This service includes:
• Product specifications and selections
• Vendor quote coordination
• Budget and pricing management
Purchase order administration
Order tracking and status updates
Shipping and delivery coordination
Receiving and installation scheduling
• Final installation oversight
SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Any services that are requested or required by the Owner but are not specifically defined in this proposal will be considered Additional Services. Any Owner requested changes to the design of the project after any of the approved phases as out lined above will be considered Additional Services. Additional Services, when approved by the Owner, will be billed at the rates outlined in the professional fees section.
SECTION 4 EXCLUSIONS
Services not included in the Basic Services outlined above are considered Additional Services and require written authorization by the Owner. Other services excluded from the Basic Scope of Services may be provided at the Owner's discretion, and include but are not limited to:
Submittal or administration of the process for applying for permits to the relevant authorities having jurisdiction.
• In-person presentations to any governing body required for permits or approvals.
• Any other professional consultant services required for the project.
Additional scope not outlined in project and proposal. High-end animations or additional visualizations beyond the scope outlined above.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Herein you will find our proposed professional fees for the scope of work outline above. Our compensation has been projected based on our experience and best judgment, taking into account various factors such as square footages, anticipated timelines, expected workload, and resources required.
DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION PHASE FEES
CONSTRUCTION PHASE FEES
Contruction Administration (hourly with provided estimate)
PROCUREMENT FEES
Furniture Procurement
Total Estimated $ 18,000
20% markup above trade cost
* For the purposes of this proposal, Construction Administration Phase fees are to be billed hourly and to be invoiced monthly. During construction, Assembledge + will keep the Owner informed of progress and fee status at regular intervals.
Professional fees for hourly services or services beyond the agreed scope of work, shall be paid on a time and expenses basis at our hourly rates plus reimbursable expenses. The hourly rates as of January 1, 2026 are set forth at right and are adjusted annually, in accordance with normal salary review practices.
Reimbursable Expenses
ASSEMBLEDGE + 2026 HOURLY RATES
Reimbursable expenses incurred by Assembledge + and its consultants in the interests of the project shall be paid on a direct cost plus 15% to cover administrative costs. The anticipated reimbursable expenses for the project are outlined in each relevant part of the fee proposal, and are understood to be estimated. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Assembledge + and its consultants will be reimbursed for project-related expenses such as:
⚫ Printing and reproduction of prints, models, calculations, and reports;
⚫ Mileage, tolls, taxis, etc. for local travel;
⚫ Overnight mail, messenger and courier services, long distance phone calls;
⚫ Filing fees and application fees where applicable;
⚫ Miscellaneous out of pocket costs in connection with the project;
⚫ For out of town travel, Assembledge + shall be reimbursed for business class airfare, car rental, hotel expenses, and meals per individual for each trip; all out of town travel should assume to include (1) Principal or Director and (1) Project Manager unless otherwise noted.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PROPOSAL ACCEPTED BY:
Name:
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Date: David Thompson June 26, 2026
Signature:
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. PAYMENTS. The Owner shall pay the Architect an initial non-refundable retainer payment equal to 10% of the overall contract amount upon execution of the Agreement. Payments during the course of the Project shall be billed monthly based on the percentage of completion in each phase of the Project. Payments for the Architect’s services and for the reimbursable expenses described in Sections 2 and 3 of these Terms and Conditions are due and payable upon the Owner’s receipt of the invoice. Invoiced amounts unpaid after thirty (30) days after the invoice date shall bear interest of 1.5% per month from the date payment is due. In the event of non-payment beyond thirty (30) days, the Architect reserves the right to suspend services until all outstanding invoices are paid, but only after not less than ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Owner. Accounts more than ninety (90) days in arrears may be referred for collection, but only after not less than ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Owner. The Owner shall be responsible for any and all collection expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by or on behalf of the Architect on such collection. The Architect’s invoices for services rendered or expenses incurred for the Project are to be paid regardless of any related construction or fee arrangements the Owner may have with others, and regardless of the outcome of any litigation brought by the Owner where such litigation arises out of the Project that is the subject matter of the Agreement.
2. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. Reimbursable expenses incurred by the Architect in the interests of the Project shall be reimbursed on a direct cost basis plus 15% to cover administrative costs. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Owner shall reimburse the Architect for all Project-related expenses including, but not limited to the following: printing and reproduction of prints, models, calculations, and reports; overnight mail, messenger and courier services; long distance phone calls; filing fees and application fees, if applicable; and other reasonable outof-pocket costs incurred for the Project.
3. PROJECT-RELATED TRAVEL. Mileage for meetings and site supervision (if and to the extent included in the scope of services) within Los Angeles County is included within the total contract amount. All Project-related travel beyond Los Angeles County will require prior written approval from the Owner. Air travel for the Project will be booked in business class. All reasonable travel-related expenses including airfare, lodging, meals, tolls, taxis, ride-shares, transit-fares, etc. will be billed at cost, as reimbursable expenses. Vehicle mileage will be billed at the current IRS mileage rate for specific Project-related trips (e.g., product and material research and selection, and long-distance job meetings).
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. The following services are considered Additional Services and shall be charged on a time and expenses basis at the Architect’s hourly rates in accordance with Section C of the Agreement (subject to annual adjustments in accordance with the Architect’s normal salary review practices), plus reimbursable expenses as described in Section 2 of these Terms and Conditions: (a) any and all services beyond the agreed scope of work specifically described in the Agreement, (b) any changes or additions requested by the Owner that constitute a substantial change to the work already completed, (c) additional entitlement applications, public hearings, or work with regulatory agencies other than the building department and planning department for the Project’s jurisdiction, (d) services necessitated by the enactment or revisions of codes, laws or regulations, (e) services necessitated by decisions of the Owner not rendered in a timely manner, (f) services necessitated by act or neglect of the Owner or others, including the contractor, and (g) services necessitated by a material change in the scope of the Project. Prior to performing any Additional Services, the Architect shall first notify the Owner in writing of the need for such Additional Services. If The Architect’s services specified in the Agreement have not been substantially completed within twenty-four (24) months from the start of services, the Architect’s fee shall be subject to good faith renegotiation by the parties hereto.
5. SUSPENSION. If the Owner fails to make timely payments to the Architect in accordance with the Agreement or others defaults under the Agreement, on not less than ten (10) days’ written notice, the Architect shall have the right to suspend the performance of its services under the Agreement until such payment is made or default is cured, as applicable. In the event of a suspension, the Architect shall have no liability to the Owner for any damage or delay caused to the Owner due to such suspension. Before resuming services, the Owner shall pay all amounts due to the Architect, including any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Architect due to the suspension and resumption of the Architect’s services. The Architect’s fees for the remaining services and time schedules, if any, shall be equitably adjusted, if appropriate under the circumstances.
6. TERMINATION. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Agreement to the contrary, the Agreement may be terminated by either party, upon written notice to the other party if the other party fails to perform in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and such failure is not cured within ten (10) days of the giving of such notice for monetary defaults and within thirty (30) days of the giving of such notice for non-monetary defaults. In
such event, the parties shall have such rights, remedies and obligations as may be provided at law or in equity. In addition the Agreement may be terminated by either party, upon no less than ten (10) days' written notice to the other party, without cause. In the event of termination of the agreement, for any reason, the Architect shall be compensated for all work completed under the Scope of Services up to the termination date, plus any reimbursable expenses incurred pursuant to Sections 2 and 3 of these Terms and Conditions and any other costs incurred as a result of such termination.
7. WORK PRODUCT. All drawings, plans, specifications and other documents (collectively, the “Work Product”) prepared by the Architect under the Agreement are instruments of the Architect's services and subject to the terms of the Agreement, the Architect shall retain all common law, common statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Architect grants to the Owner a non-exclusive license to reproduce the Architect’s instruments of service solely for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, remodeling and rebuilding the Project, provided that the Owner substantially performs its obligations under the Agreement, including prompt payment of all sums when due. In the event the Owner uses the Work Product without retaining the authors of the Work Product, the Owner releases the Architect and its consultant(s) from all claims and causes of action arising from such uses. The Owner, to the extent permitted by law, further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Architect and its consultants from all costs and expenses, including the cost of defense, related to claims and causes of action asserted by any third person or entity to the extent such costs and expenses arise from the Owner’s use of the Work Project Without the Architect’s prior written consent, the Work Product may not be used by the Owner or any third party for future phases or additions to the Project, or for any other projects, whether by the Owner or others. Any unauthorized use of the Work Product without specific written verification and adaptation by the Architect for its intended purposes will be at the user's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Architect. The Architect retains ownership of any developed designs, graphics, patterns, custom-designed products/furniture, branding, etc. and reserves all rights to reuse them on future projects with other clients.
8. OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES. The Owner shall provide the Architect with all necessary information, documents, surveys, reports and drawings required for the design services for this Project in a timely manner, and the Architect shall be entitled to rely on the same. The Owner must make decisions and approve the Architect’s submittals in a timely manner to avoid unreasonable
delay in the Architect’s progress of services. The Owner must provide prompt written notice to the Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any defect or fault in the Project, including errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the Architect’s surveys, models, sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials. If requested by the Architect, the Owner shall furnish evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner’s responsibilities under the Agreement. If and to the extent the Project includes any services in connection with more than one (1) residential unit, the Owner represents and warrants to the Architect that the Project is intended to be developed as an apartment complex and the Owner does not currently intend to sell or transfer ownership of any apartment unit or other improvement to separate owners for individual residential use. The Owner acknowledges that the Architect has not been asked to design the Project for condominium ownership and that the Architect’s risk of liability or potential liability in condominium projects is greater than in "for-rent" residential apartment projects. Accordingly, in no event may the Owner convert the Project to a condominium prior to ten (10) years from the date a certificate of occupancy is issued for the Project.
9. INSURANCE . The Architect, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain the following insurance for the duration of the Agreement: (i) Commercial General Liability in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate, naming the Owner as an additional insured; (ii) Professional Liability covering negligent acts, errors and omissions in the performance of professional services with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate; (iii) Worker’s Compensation as required by law; and (iv) Automobile Liability covering owned and rented vehicles operated by the Architect with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit and aggregate for bodily injury and property damage. All insurance policies described above shall be issued by insurance companies authorized to do business in the jurisdiction where the Project site is located, with a policy holder rating of B+ or better and a financial size category of VII or better in Best’s Insurance Guide. Upon execution of the Agreement, the Architect shall promptly deliver to the Owner a copy of the certificate of insurance evidencing the coverage described in this section. All insurance referenced above shall be primary and non-contributing with any insurance maintained by the Owner.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of the Project to both the Owner and
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the Architect, the risks associated with the Project are hereby allocated such that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of the Architect and its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents and consultants to the Owner and its officers, directors, shareholders, managers, members, trustees, beneficiaries, employees, agents, general contractor, separate contractors, and other consultants for any and all claims, losses, costs, and damages of any nature whatsoever arising from or related to the Project, shall be limited to the lesser of (i) the fees actually received by the Architect for services rendered under the Agreement, and (ii) the amount of the Architect’s available insurance. Said limitation of liability shall apply regardless of the legal basis for the claim, loss, cost or damage, including, but not limited to, claims, losses, costs or damages based on the theory of breach of contract, professional or ordinary negligence, or breach of warranty. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be liable under the Agreement for punitive, exemplary, consequential or other indirect or special damages. It is intended by the parties to the Agreement that, except as permitted by applicable law (e.g., fraud), the parties’ obligations under the Agreement shall not subject the Owner’s or the Architect’s individual shareholders, employees, officers or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this Project. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, except as permitted by applicable law, the Owner and the Architect agree not to direct or assert any claim, demand or suit against any of the Owner’s or the Architect’s individual shareholders, employees, officers or directors.
11. PHOTOGRAPHY. The Architect retains the right to photograph and/or arrange for photography of the project; and the right to present the project in publications, upon consulting with the Owner. The Architect may include photographic or artistic representations of the design of the Project among the Architect’s promotional and professional materials. However, the Architect’s materials shall not include information the Owner has identified in writing as confidential or proprietary. The Owner shall provide professional credit for the Architect in the Owner’s promotional materials for the Project.
12. ARBITRATION . Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Agreement or a breach thereof shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Engineering and Construction Arbitration Rules & Procedures of JAMS currently in effect unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other party to the Agreement and with JAMS. In no event shall the demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statutes of limitations. The foregoing agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under any applicable law in any court having
jurisdiction thereof. The prevailing party in such arbitration shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred by it in addition to any other relief which may be awarded, all as determined by the arbitrator.
13. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. The Architect shall perform its services under the Agreement as is consistent with the professional skill and care that architects practicing in the same or similar community under the same or similar circumstances ordinarily provide. The Architect does not have control over and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, nor for safety precautions and programs in connection with the work at the Project site, since those are solely the contractor’s responsibility. The Architect shall not be responsible for the contractor’s schedules, delays or failure to carry out the work at the Project site in accordance with the construction documents. The Architect shall not have control over or be responsible for the acts or omissions of the contractor, subcontractors, their agents or employees, or any other persons or entities performing portions of the work at the Project site. Evaluations of the Owner’s Project budget, preliminary estimates of Construction Cost and detailed estimates of Construction Cost, if any, prepared by the Architect, represent the Architect’s good faith judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. It is recognized, however, that the Architect has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, the contractor’s methods of determining bid prices, or competitive bidding, market or negotiating conditions. Accordingly, the Architect cannot and does not warrant or represent that bids or negotiated prices will not vary from the Owner’s Project budget or from any estimate of construction cost or evaluation prepared or agreed to by the Architect.
14. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. The Architect shall have no obligations or responsibilities with respect to the discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal or exposure of persons to hazardous materials of any form at the Project site, including, but not limited to, asbestos, asbestos products, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or the toxic substances.
15. PRIOR WORK. Notwithstanding the Effective Date of the Agreement, the parties recognize and agree that if any portion of the work and services required under the Agreement has been performed prior to the Effective Date, all such work and services shall nevertheless be governed by the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
16. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and/or assigns. Neither party may transfer or assign its interest in the Agreement, the work or
any part thereof without the other party’s prior written consent; provided, however, that upon at least ten (10) days’ prior written notice, the Owner may assign the Agreement to a lender making a loan in connection with the Project.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The proposal to which these Terms and Conditions are attached, together with all exhibits and documents attached thereto or referenced therein, including these Terms and Conditions, represent the entire and integrated agreement among the parties regarding the services contemplated herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, oral or written.
18. SEVERABILITY. If any part of any provision of the Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of such provision or any other provision of the Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between, the Agreement and these Terms and Conditions, the Agreement shall prevail.
19. AMENDMENT. The Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument duly executed by both the Owner and the Architect.
20. GOVERNING LAW. The Agreement shall be governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the Project is located.
