DBI: Stealth

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STEALTH

SECURE SPACES

STEALTH DESIGN

Beginning with the design of computer rooms in the early 1980s, DBI has created a variety of secure facilities and technology-oriented spaces, including operation centers, switch sites, data centers, advanced concept laboratories, and video teleconferencing centers. Projects have included the White House Situation Room, Lockheed

Martin’s Center for Innovation, Intelligence Community CampusBethesda [ICC-B], and many others.

DBI has developed secure spaces for a long list of clients, including the Department of Defense, Siemens Government Technologies, SAIC, and BAE Systems. The following pages give an idea of the breadth and depth of DBI’s experience and leadership in development of secure spaces.

SELECTION OF

SECURE SPACE PROJECTS

Accenture LLP / Reston, VA / 1,200 SF

Advance Technology Systems Corp. / McLean, VA

Akamai Technologies, Inc. / Reston, VA / 1,000 SF

Anteon Corporation / Northern, VA and Washington, DC / 6,899 SF

Archangel, Inc. Carter House / The Plains, VA / 6,000 SF

Avaya, Inc. / Herndon, VA / 8,800 SF

BAE Dulles North / Sterling, VA / 124,000 SF

CSI Engineering Metro Park A / Springfield, VA / 1,540 SF

Cobham Sparta Project #1 / Centreville, VA / 1,300 SF

Cobham Sparta Project #2 / Centreville, VA / 2,989 SF

Constellis / Herndon, VA / 90,000 SF

Department of Defense / Fort Meade, MD / 40,000 SF

Department of Homeland Security / Arlington, VA / 35,000 SF

Defense Information Systems Agency / Arlington, VA / 9,100 SF

Department of Treasury DIA / Vienna, VA / 7,000 SF

Department of Treasury FinCEN / Vienna, VA / 5,000 SF

Emergent BioSolutions / Gaithersburg, MD / 54,000 SF

Federal Agency / Washington, DC Metro Area / Multiple Spaces

FGM, Inc. / Reston, VA / 800 SF

Fibertek / Herndon, VA / 400 SF

Gannon Technologies Group / McLean, VA / 7,000 SF

GeoEye, Inc. / Herndon, VA / 1,182 SF

iDirect Government Technologies / 600 SF

Intelligence Community Campus Centrum Building / Bethesda, MD / 220,269 SF

Intelligence Community Campus Erskine Hall / Bethesda, MD / 386,100 SF

L-3 Titan Group / Reston, VA / 48,000 SF

Lockheed Martin Corporate Headquarters / Bethesda, MD / 1,459 SF

Lockheed Martin / Fairfax and Suffolk, VA / 5,200 SF

MCI / Ashburn, VA / 40,000 SF

Miklos Systems / Fairfax, VA / 500 SF

Next Tier Concepts / McLean, VA / 150 SF

Northrup Grumman / Reston, VA

Practical Imagineering / Reston, VA / 1,000 SF

SAIC / Washington, DC / 44,509 SF

SAIC / Chantilly, VA / 79,768 SF

Siemens Governmental Technologies / Arlington, VA / 11,735 SF

SOS International / Reston, VA / 552 SF

Tera Research / Vienna, VA / 5,317 SF

Tenacity Solutions, Inc. / Reston, VA / 750 SF

Toyon / Sterling, VA / 800 SF

Two Defense Contractors / Washington, DC Metro Area / 3,000 SF

Unisys Corporation / Reston, VA / 500 SF

U.S. Air Force / Colorado Springs, CO / 13,500 SF

U.S. Investigations Services, Inc. / Falls Church, VA / 12,350 SF

SIZE

220,269 SF

LOCATION

Bethesda, MD

COMPLETION September 2015

CERTIFICATION

LEED Silver

AWARDS

2017 USGBC Innovative Project of the Year, Responsible Design Award

2017 DBIA National Award of Merit

2017 Building Design and Construction, Bronze Team Award

2016 AIA Northern Virginia Award of Merit, Excellence in Architecture

2016 AIA Potomac Valley Honor Award

DESCRIPTION

This project consisted of an RFP

Design Response to a Design-Build RFP with DBI as the Lead Architect for Interiors of the new building. The first Phase of the project called for the design of a new Class A office building that would connect the three existing buildings on the 40-acre collaborative intelligence campus. DBI’s role was to work with the Lead Design Architect for the new building and the Architect of Record to develop and create the vision for the interior spaces and the overall design concepts for the main reception, amenity gallery, café, fitness center, market space, credit union, 500-seat auditorium, 500-seat cafeteria, health unit, and all office space.

WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM

LOCATION

Washington, DC

COMPLETION

March 2006

PROJECT TEAM

Defense Information Systems Agency

Kline & Associates Ideo

DESCRIPTION

Design concept

This project involved the renovation of a situation suite in The White House. The design consists of flexible work areas for a highly energetic West Wing staff. The space layout employs hierarchical placement of use functions to facilitate the receipt, dissemination, and analysis of information critical to the President’s senior administration members. The combination of low partitions, glass transparencies, and custom work surfaces are used to form the major spatial divides, creating an expansive environment within a modest interior envelope.

CONSTELLIS

SIZE

90,000 RSF

LOCATION

Herndon, VA

COMPLETION

March 2020

PROJECT TEAM

Cushman & Wakefield

HITT Contracting

GPI Engineering MOI

DESCRIPTION

As Constellis looked to consolidate multiple offices across the National Capital Area into one centralized headquarters facility, DBI designed over 90,000 SF on 3 floors, including an Executive Suite, roomy and ample openplan workstations, and private offices ringing each level, with frosted glass fronts allowing sunlight into inner areas. Each floor includes “huddle spaces” – small 4-person conference rooms – as well as phone rooms and spacious break rooms. On the reception level, a Training/Conference Center can function as 3 smaller conference rooms, or can be expanded into one large event space. DBI designers infused the Constellis brand into the space by taking the company logo – a free-drawn star – and expanding on the angles. The faceted reception desk, open-plenum ceilings, dualtoned carpeting, and acoustical ceilings in the break rooms all leverage the star’s angles. A Feature Wall displays a star for each of the employees who has died performing security services their job has entailed.

SAIC

LOCATION

Chantilly, VA

COMPLETION

July 2016

PROJECT TEAM

HITT Contracting

Arbee Associates

Caliber Design WGS

DESCRIPTION

The DBI team redefined and implemented new workplace standards for Engility, both locally and nationally. Engility’s objective was twofold: to transform its primarily closed office plan into a more open and welcoming one, and to create more workspaces for staff. This “office of the future” workplace design incorporates new 6’ x 6’ benching workstation standards with glass wall office fronts for internal offices, filling the entire space with natural light. Phone booths, team/video teleconferencing rooms, and conference rooms are located along the internal ring to provide privacy for individual or group calls or meetings. DBI selected a neutral finish palette as the basis of design while providing colorful accents that can be easily changed over time (e.g., painted walls and furniture fabrics). The project resulted in a space that Engility enjoys being in—a space that enables the company to work in the most creative and productive way.

LOCATION

Arlington, VA

COMPLETION

December 2015

PROJECT TEAM

Cresa

Bognet Construction

Blue Moon Engineering

Evenson Best - Knoll

DESCRIPTION

Initiating design outside the boundary of Siemen’s new office space allowed DBI to bisect the main entry glass wall with a custom “sculptural word wall feature” that visually pulls visitors into the space. Inspired by key words related to its corporate goals, values, and service commitments and constructed out of medium-density fiber board, using 4 different-height letters, 3 different thicknesses, and 2 finishes (matte and gloss) with Siemen’s corporate Pantone color. Pairing this wall with a warm gray ceramic tile floor, rich green furniture, a classic chandelier centrally located over the seating, and a visually floating reception desk sets the stage for a forwardthinking, cutting-edge company and design.

BAE SYSTEMS, INC.

LOCATION

Rockville, MD

COMPLETION May 2010

CERTIFICATION

LEED Silver

AWARDS

2011 NAIOP DC | MD Award of Excellence

DESCRIPTION

DBI has worked with BAE on several of the company’s office spaces throughout the United States, including those in Quantico, VA; Dulles, VA; Arlington, VA; Herndon, VA; and Rockville, MD. DBI worked closely with BAE’s facilities groups, as well as its IT and security teams, to ensure that all BAE standards were incorporated. Many of BAE’s offices have SCIFs and secure components. LEED certification is a requirement for BAE Systems office environments. DBI provided a complete design package for BAE’s Redland Corporate Center location in Rockville, MD from programming through contract administration for the building’s six floors. Primarily an open office environment with private offices for management, the space also includes standard office support space, secure labs, large break rooms, and conferencing facilities.

GEOEYE, INC. (NOW DIGITALGLOBE)

SIZE

81,236 SF

LOCATION

Herndon, VA

COMPLETION September 2010

CERTIFICATION

LEED Certified

AWARDS

2011 NAIOP Award of Excellence

2012 WBC Craftsmanship Award

PROJECT TEAM Cresa

Rand Construction Corporation

Cad-Con Consulting Washington Workplace

TESTIMONIAL

“DBI Architects has designed a great, contemporary interior space for us with an impressive look that truly captures who we are and how far we’ve come: it says GeoEye is a growing high-tech company that’s here to stay… The unique architectural details command your attention the moment you step off the elevators …The space has a sleek, clean, and energetic vibe, and we could not be happier with the results.”

50,365 SF

LOCATION

Suffolk, VA

COMPLETION

February 2006 AWARDS

2007

PROJECT TEAM

Applied Minds

KTA Group

Granzow Structural Engineers

Kimley-Horn and Associates

General Projection Systems

James G. Davis Construction Corporation

DESCRIPTION

This net-centric experimentation and analysis laboratory develops, models, tests, and simulates defense-related systems and products. The building’s hexagon shape provides six sectors. Four sectors are flexible and reconfigurable, while the remaining sectors contain fixed support spaces. The building is designed around a 65-foot-tall central atrium housing a 56-foot-tall lighthouse structure that serves as the facility’s symbol of vision and innovation.

SELECTION OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR PROJECTS

Accenture LLP / Washington, DC and Reston, VA / 1,200 SF / 8 projects totaling 108,000 SF

Anteon Corporation / Several locations in Virginia; Washington, DC; Mt. Laurel, NJ / 5 projects totaling 248,000 SF

A-TEK, Inc. / McLean, VA / Company Headquarters / 9,734 SF

BAE Systems / Dulles, VA and Quantico, VA / 3 projects totaling 147,142 SF

Constellis / Herndon, VA / 90,000 SF

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. / Gaithersburg, MD / Company Headquarters / 53,560 SF

Engility (Formerly TASC) / Chantilly, VA and Washington, DC / 64,020 SF

GeoEye, Inc. (now DigitalGlobe) / Herndon, VA / 81 236 SF

IIT Research Institute / McLean, VA / 35,000 SF

In-Q-Tel / Arlington, VA / 20,000 SF

InfinityQS / Fairfax, VA / Company Headquarters / 12,900 SF

International Launch Services, Inc. / Reston, VA / 26,111 SF

L-3 Titan Group / Several locations in Northern Virginia / 3 projects totaling 351,119 SF

Leidos (through Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.) / Throughout U.S. / On-Call Interior Design Services Term Contract (On-going)

Lockheed Martin / Suffolk, VA; Fairfax, VA; Bethesda, MD / 5 projects totaling 800,000 SF

Mandiant Corporation / Reston, VA / 22,673 SF

ManTech International Corporation / Bethesda, MD / 28,880 SF

NeuStar, Inc. / Sterling, VA / 6,300 SF

Northrop Grumman Corporation / Reston, VA / 9,750 SF

Pixia Corporation / Reston, VA / 17,068 SF

Plateau Systems, Ltd. / Arlington, VA / 48,000 SF

Practical Imagineering / Reston, VA / 10,000 SF

PSI International, Inc. / Fairfax, VA / 7,500 SF

SAIC / Washington, DC / 44,509 SF

SAIC / Chantilly, VA / 79,768 SF

Siemens Governmental Technologies / 11,735 SF

SOS International Ltd. / Reston, VA / 552 SF

Sprint / Reston, VA / 2 projects totaling 43,067 SF

Summit Consulting, LLC / Washington, DC / 19,085 SF

TASC / ENGILITY / Chantilly, VA and Washington, DC / 64,020 SF

Unisys Corporation / Reston, VA and McLean, VA / 5 projects totaling 302,592 SF

U.S. Investigations Services, Inc. / Falls Church, VA / 12,350 SF

Vistronix / Fairfax, VA / 24,095 SF

WHO WE ARE

Since its inception in 1973, DBI has provided full-service architecture and interior design services to clients who share our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design. As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our work embraces forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cuttingedge, dynamic, and creative approaches.

Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporations and technology firms; the hospitality and restaurant industry; and local, national, and international organizations. With our office in the Washington, DC region, DBI is ideally located to respond rapidly to project needs and to adhere to rigorous production schedules. Our mid-sized firm is able to meet the demands of large projects while being intimately involved in their design— we are large enough to deliver and small enough to care.

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. As a member of the US Green Building Council, DBI ensures that a significant percentage of our designers are LEED® or WELL accredited and, whenever possible, specifies materials, furniture, and other products that are sustainable and energy efficient.

To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our projects, we maintain a carefully planned and integrated technological design platform that harnesses state-of-theart architectural design software. In addition to conveying

conceptual designs quickly and in great detail, we are able to perform building energy and performance analyses to determine which architectural designs have the least environmental impact. Our technological platform also enables us to create highly coordinated sets of construction documents that link building component information to external databases for post-occupancy space and asset management.

CLIENTS

Associations

Nonprofits

Corporations

Developers, Owners, Brokers

Property Managers

Government Agencies

Institutions

Religious Organizations

Schools

Technology Companies

OFFICES

Atlanta, GA [HQ] | Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL

Columbus, OH | Greenville, SC | Los Angeles, CA | Myrtle Beach, SC

New York, NY | Orlando, FL | Somerville, NJ | Washington, DC

Mexico City | Hong Kong | Singapore

1984 Isaac Newton Square West, Suite 400 Reston, VA 20190

www.DBIA.com

703.787.0882

SERVICES

As a GF company DBI can provide a broad range of architectural, engineering, and design services

MASTER PLANNING From the beginning of a project, our master planning services comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of a specific property, then, illustrate the design concepts that work best for the site. Our experience and expertise provide a reliable guide through the range of land use, zoning, traffic, environmental, and demographic issues that arise during complex projects.

LAND DEVELOPMENT With some of the most experienced and knowledgeable site development professionals in the industry, the GF companies provide clients with rapid, thorough, and accurate assessments of whether a deal will work.

The GF team of front-end design, real estate, legal and business specialists bring unrivaled resources and experience to every aspect of site development, while GF’s construction management experts help bring the project through completion, on time, and budget.

ARCHITECTURE architectural portfolio is made up of commercial office buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, and churches – the identity, style, and appeal of each defined by a unique and sophisticated approach. Bringing deep expertise in building design, we strive to maximize functionality, utility, and value, meeting the demands of large projects while being intimately involved in the details.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN We offer a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are elegant and functional. Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporate, association, and legal end-user organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and international organizations.

MEP ENGINEERING Through an integrated, highly collaborative, and tailored approach, GF’s MEP design practice offers a wide spectrum of solutions for the commercial and retail development communities. Often involved from the outset of a project through construction administration, GF engineers provide a tailored set of services for each client and project.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING GF’s structural engineering capabilities span over three decades of experience with diverse building types, including a wide range of corporate, commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, entertainment, government/institutional and mixed-use. This experience extends to specialized structures such as signs, towers, retaining walls, and water detention facilities.

CIVIL ENGINEERING GF has a team of experts who are well versed in implementing solutions for the most complicated sites from redevelopment sites, floodplains, difficult utility relocations, to areas requesting sustainable design elements. GF has worked on thousands of projects worldwide and has provided services such as environmental mitigation and stormwater management to bringing in site utilities and site access; this range of experience guarantees the client that GF efficiently provides solutions that are in the best interests of everyone involved. GF ensures all aspects are considered before a plan is proposed.

SERVICES

SURVEYING At GF, our surveying services are foundational to our integrated approach to design and construction. We offer comprehensive land surveying capabilities to support all phases of project development. Our team utilizes the latest technology to deliver precise, reliable results, ensuring your project is built on accurate data.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Any great project begins with an understanding and response to the conditions of the site. Our approach to landscape architecture centers on applying our place-making skills to create a remarkable experience in both the short-term and over the longest span. By working with a client to analyze their space, we introduce a human scale to nature, concentrating on the ways in which living and non-living forms interact. Working seamlessly with all other disciplines, we incorporate concepts that include both public and intimate spaces while integrating hardscapes, view corridors and people flows.

STEALTH DESIGN Beginning with the design of computer rooms in the early 1980s, we have created a variety of technology-oriented spaces, including network operation centers, switch sites, data centers, advanced concept laboratories, and video teleconferencing centers.

FURNITURE MANAGEMENT From systems furniture and casegoods for office spaces to complex solutions for operations, command, and conference centers, we can coordinate furniture requirements for all spaces. In addition to creating a furniture plan tailored to the specifications of any project, we offer guidance in manufacturer selections and workspace designs; handle procurement and installation processes; and manage all vendors on-site.

EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION To ensure that a project is completed according to the price agreed upon during bidding, we provide extended part- or full-time representation at the construction site. We monitor the project’s progress and quality of work, as well as the contractor’s construction schedule; respond to requests for information; maintain project records; evaluate shop drawings, product data, and samples; review the contractor’s applications for payment; conduct inspections to determine substantial and final completion; and administer project closeout procedures.

MOVE MANAGEMENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT We provide consulting and on-site facility management services to corporate, institutional, and government clients. Whether moving a bookcase or coordinating an entire office relocation, we successfully implement move and facility management policies by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass both daily moves and complete reconfigurations due to growth, contraction, or mission changes, as well as special projects that support the client. Specific tasks have included “box” moves for thousands of people to different locations within the same building, or between different facilities, as well as consolidation or expansion of space between floors, or from building to building.

DBI continues to develop a deep portfolio of projects achieving various levels of LEED certifications.

LEED Gold

American Counseling Association | Alexandria, VA

American Wind Energy Association | Washington, DC

AOL/Mapquest | Lancaster, PA

DBI Architects | Washington, DC

Marine Corps Reserve Center (MCRC) | Baltimore, MD

Twinbrook Place Office Building | Rockville, MD

LEED Silver

Intelligence Community Campus – Bethesda | Bethesda, MD

BAE Systems – Newington | Lorton, VA

BAE Systems – Quantico Corporate Center, Building G | Quantico, VA

BAE Systems – Redland Corporate Center | Rockville, MD

National Association of Manufacturers | Washington, DC

USAID Training Facility | Arlington, VA

LEED Certified

Undisclosed Government Agency | Washington, DC

1425 K Street | Washington, DC

AOL | Nashville, TN

GeoEye | Herndon, VA

Subway Café | Washington, DC

Summit Consulting, LLC | Washington, DC

The Tower Companies – 1909 K Street Speculative Office | Washington, DC

U.S. Consulate | Mumbai, India

SUSTAINABILITY

DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. DBI Architects is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and a significant percentage of DBI’s design staff are LEED® or WELL accredited. All DBI staff are committed to the importance of environmental issues and their impact on the design of our built environment.

When specifying finishes, fixtures, materials, or furniture, DBI specifies recycled materials wherever possible, does not consider woods from endangered rain forests, and avoids materials that have a long-term, detrimental effect on the environment. The firm’s goal is to incorporate goods that are sustainable, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly.

AWARDS

OCTO OLABS

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2023 Award of Merit

AMBU

Associated Builders and Contractors, Greater Baltimore - 2023

Excellence in Construction Platinum Award

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2022 Award of Merit

CITY OF DIAMONDS RESORT

Outstanding Property Award, London - 2021 Environmental/

Sustainable Architectural Design Award

COOKOLOGY

Associated Builders and Contractors, Metro Washington - 2020

Excellence in Construction Award

CABOOSE COMMONS

James M. Scott - 2019 Exceptional Design Merit Award

FN AMERICA, LLC

AIA Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

(NOW AMERICAN CLEAN POWER)

NAIOP DC|MD - 2017 Award of Merit

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS–BETHESDA

USGBC – 2017 Innovative Project of the Year Responsible Design Award

Design-Build Institute of America – 2017 National Award of Merit,

Rehabilitation / Renovation / Restoration

Building Design and Construction – 2017 Building Team Award, Bronze

AIA Northern Virginia – 2016 Award of Merit, Excellence in Architecture

AIA Potomac Valley Chapter – 2016 Honor Award

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS, INC.

IIDA - 2016 Award of Merit

CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Excellence

SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC

NAIOP DC|MD - 2015 Award of Excellence

AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC.

IIDA - 2015 Design Award

MANDIANT CORPORATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit

GETWELLNETWORK, INC.

AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors

IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award

GEOEYE, INC. (NOW MAXAR)

WBC - 2012 Craftsmanship Award

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2011 Award of Excellence

BAE SYSTEMS

NAIOP DC|MD - 2011 Award of Excellence

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Associated Builders and Contractors - 2011 Craftsmanship Award

CLAUDE MOORE ACADEMY

Associated Builders and Contractors - 2011 Craftsmanship Award

DBI ARCHITECTS, INC.

GWCAR - 2011 Architecture Firm of the Year

Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2007 Merit Award

WBJ - 2006 Best Real Estate Deal for Interior Design

IIDA - 2006 Bronze Design Award

TWINBROOK PLACE

NAIOP DC|MD - 2010 Award of Merit

UNIWEST GROUP

IIDA - 2010 Bronze Design Award

Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2009 Honor Award

CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS

Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program2010 Honor Award

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2009 Award of Excellence

GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM

NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit

LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION

HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award

CARANA CORPORATION

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit

STUDLEY’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFICE

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2005 Award of Merit

US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER

NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award

IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award

PROGRAMMING

VISIONING

TEST-FIT/ SPACE PLANNING

SPACE STANDARDS

THE PROCESS

It comes down to caring.

At DBI, we work to create award-winning projects with every design – regardless of the budget.

We work to ensure that the client receives the best value for their investment. We understand that our clients have two budgets: the dollars available for design and construction, and the time allotted to get the job done. DBI keeps a close eye on both.

With DBI, you can expect in-depth engagement from project initiation to completion. We’re here to help visualize your “organizational truth” in a physical space that will facilitate the productivity and employee engagement objectives you’ve established. We’re here to help you more fully understand and

interpret that truth in an environment that infuses brand and culture into every aspect of the workplace – immediately engaging staff, visitors, and clients and presenting the best representation of organizational values and goals.

The process that DBI follows is not dissimilar to the process many design firms might follow. It’s what we bring to the process that sets us apart.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

FURNITURE

Beginning with test-fitting, visioning, and programming, we work to understand the corporate culture. We work to develop standards, based on what we’ve learned, to provide a sense of consistency throughout the finished space. From the beginning, we’ll discuss branding, and the discussion will bear on and influence design development. More than a logo on a wall, more than a set of corporate colors, branding is that difficult-to-define set of qualities, characteristics, ideals, and other criteria that define an organization and what it stands for.

DBI works with you to identify the details that tell your “brand story.” From these observations, a palette of colors, textures, finishes, and furniture will be developed to create a space that boldly states the organization’s identity.

We pride ourselves on delivering on-time, on-budget, and with “no surprises.” Using tools such as Revit

IN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PERMITTING & G.C. SELECTION CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

G.C. BID REVIEW

allows us to provide clients with 3-D views from the very early stages of the project so you won’t have to try to interpret flat representations of your space. And, DBI will develop different scenarios to make the way to proceed more clear.

DBI engages in an inward-facing value engineering throughout the design process. We understand that opportunities for cost savings and schedule management are greatest in the early stages of the project and diminish as work progresses. As a result, emphasis is placed on controlling these aspects during the schematic design and design development phases of a project. At these stages, factors that may adversely affect the cost of a design can be identified and alternative action taken, if necessary.

POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK

Cost control and time management are fundamental and continually monitored. We include value-priced alternatives as we develop the palette. We’re also careful to seek out solutions that will not be bogged down in supply-chain bottlenecks. We want you to “spend wisely” – in your budget and in your schedule.

As we develop construction documents, we engage the client in “page turn” sessions. These sessions are high-level but in sufficient depth and detail to be sure that the needs of the project are being met. During this phase DBI gathers bids from general contractors, evaluates the proposals submitted, and provides recommendations on general contractor selection.

Construction administration is a critical phase of the process. DBI remains fully engaged at this stage, ensuring that everything reflected in the construction documents is built to specifications. DBI remains highly involved throughout construction administration, advocating for our client and making sure their needs are met.

During move in and even post-occupancy, DBI provides customer service as needed, perfecting the design, and gathering feedback to make adjustments, as necessary. Our work does not end when the punch list is completed.

We’ll be there to assure design, functionality, branding, fit, and finish meet or exceed expectations. Because when all is said and done, it comes down to caring.

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