In a rapidly evolving world, there are no obvious forms for solutions to facility programs on specific sites. Developed designs grow out of an analysis of the interrelationships between desired activities, and the specific setting where the facility will be sited. The GROSSMANN DESIGN GROUP believes that this complex situation requires that the designer work intimately with the client and, where ap propriate, the public to seek design solutions that both meet the client's program and project budget.

The method evolved, which has been employed very successfully on many large and small past projects, assumes that several development options are considered as solutions at each stage of the design. The options are reviewed with the client and each is tested against the program data to determine how well it meets the project's objectives.

The firm has successfully employed this method on a variety of different projects including municipal facilities, institutional facilities, and recreational facilities. In each project, they have found the most appropriate solution out of the many that presented themselves.

The staff of the firm has extensive experience in the preparation of technical documentation for new construction and renovation projects. The firm emphasizes the careful review of the functional objectives of the project, environmental constraints, and budget and schedule parameters. Coordination of all aspects of the work is emphasized to assure an integrated set of construction documents.

The GROSSMANN DESIGN GROUP wants the opportunity to prove that creative design, sensitivity to the environment, and an understanding of project economics and schedule will produce a successful facility. They invite you to meet with them to discuss together how they can assist you in the development of current and future facilities.

POLICE SERVICES BUILDING • Client • City of Pacifica • Location • Pacifica, California • Size • 20,000 SF • Cost • $7.6 million • Services • The project included facilities master planning, site development planning, and the preparation of design documents for a new police services facility. The site contains both hillside terrain and wetlands, and the site master plan responds to the environmental constraints. The design is for an inexpensive single story building that uses a trellis and landscaping to provide a sense of place. A lobby and adjacent areas that may be used by the public were designed to be unthreatening, and to act as a transition zone between the exterior environment and the secure interiors of the police station. The building houses public and operational spaces, administrative and investigative spaces, evidence storage spaces, a 911 Center, and an Emergency Operations Center.

SQUASH COURT AND HEALTH CLUB • Client • University Club, San Francisco • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 13,750 SF • Cost • $3.1 million • Services • The project included the design of a new building to house squash courts and a health club on Nob Hill in San Francisco. The building is designed to blend into the historic setting while still maintaining a unique appearance using brick with various colors and textures. Interiors are designed to be bright and airy using materials that can be easily maintained.

RESTROOM AND OFFICE FACILITIES AT PILLAR POINT HARBOR • Client • San Mateo County Harbor District • Location • El Granada, California • Size • 6,000 SF • Cost • $850 thousand • Services • The project included the design of a new building to house public and private restrooms, and office space. The building is located on the beach and is designed to respond to the coastal setting. The building form is circular and responds to the adjacent dunes and berm. Exterior finishes include glass block, porcelain tile, and cement plaster and were selected for their ability to hold up in the coastal environment. Interior finishes include terrazzo, and ceramic tile and were selected because they are abuse resistant but provide a pleasant appearance and can be easily cleaned and maintained.

POINTE PACIFIC HOA BUILDING RENOVATIONS • Client • Pointe Pacific HOA • Location • Daly City, California • Size • 330 dwelling units • Cost • $20.3 million • Services • The project included development of renovation requirements and design documents for renovation of 51 multi-family residential buildings. Detailed recommendations for new exterior materials, new deck waterproofing systems, and structural upgrades were developed. Very detailed design documents were prepared illustrating specific building repairs and waterproofing details required in the harsh micro environment.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES BUILDING ROOF AND HVAC0 RETROFIT • Client • City of Redwood City • Location • Redwood City, California • Size • 12,500 SF • Cost • $325 thousand • Services • The project included investigations to evaluate the extent of required roof and HVAC system repairs. The consultant recommended installation of a new roof and new HVAC equipment. Detailed design drawings for the new roofing system, new sheet metal flashing, and new HVAC equipment were prepared. Services included a review of the quality and progress of the construction work.

VETERANS BUILDING HVAC SYSTEM EXTERIOR REPAIRS • Client • City of Redwood City • Location • Redwood City, California • Size • 17,500 SF • Cost • $525 thousand • Services • The project included development of a new HVAC system, and exterior repairs of the roof structure and gutters. Detailed design drawings for the new HVAC system and exterior repairs were prepared.

MACQUARRIE HALL RENOVATIONS • Client • San Jose State University • Location • San Jose, California • Size • 92,000 SF • Cost • $3.3 million • Services • The project included development of contract documents for renovation of a 5 story classroom and faculty office building. Architectural, mechanical, and lighting systems were renovated. Architectural renovation work included new ceilings and lighting, and replacing floor and wall finishes. Exit corridors and mechanical systems were upgraded to meet building code requirements. Services included a review of the quality and progress of the construction work.

ROOF RENOVATIONS, RODEO MPO, MARIN CIVIC CENTER PO, CAMBRIAN PARK STATION, STEINBECK STATION, SANTA CRUZ MPO, AND WILLOW GLENN BULK MAIL PROCESSING • Client • United States Postal Service • Location • Rodeo, St. Rafael, San Jose, Salinas, Santa Cruz, California • Size • 5,500 SF, 4,200 SF, 9,000 SF, 17,5000, SF, 13,000 SF, and 135,000 SF • Cost • $124 thousand - $1.8 million • Services • Projects included investigations to evaluate the extent of required roof repairs, and the development of a scope of work and detailed design drawings for the required roofing and flashing repairs. Other projects have included the development of technical drawings and specifications for new roofing and flashing systems. Each project has included a complete field survey to accurately identify existing conditions. Several projects have included physical testing of existing roofing materials to evaluate life-cycle cost benefits.

ARTCART • Client • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art • Location • San Francisco, California • Cost • $80 thousand • Services • The project included design of a cabinet that could be moved around the building to sell exhibition catalogues and books. The design incorporated the style of the building into the cabinetwork.

MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER RE-ROOF • Client • City of Woodland • Location • Woodland, California • Size • 84,000 SF • Cost • $425 thousand • Services • The project included the development of technical drawings and specifications for new roofing and flashing materials. A complete field survey to accurately identify existing conditions was undertaken. Services included a review of the quality and progress of the construction work.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATIONS • Client • City of Pacifica • Location • Pacifica, California • Size • 22,000 SF • Cost • $1.5 million • Services • The project included design and construction administration for extensive renovations to an existing building that was converted into a new community center. The building was refurbished to comply with current building codes. Separate areas were renovated to accommodate specific community program needs. The insertion of a new use into an existing facility required the renovation of all building systems including new mechanical and electrical systems. New room configurations were developed with new partitions. A dining room, preschool area, classrooms, and a fully equipped dance studio were developed in two sections of the existing building. A new entry image was developed including a wood trellis, new exterior finishes, and a patio.

SENIOR CENTER REMODEL • Client • City of Milpitas • Location • Milpitas, California • Size • 12,000 SF • Cost • $850 thousand • Services • The project included interior and exterior renovations and repairs to an historical building. Exterior renovations included a new roof, restoration of the exterior facades and ornamental detail, and new exterior planting and drainage systems. Interior renovations included new finishes in the restrooms, meeting rooms, and offices, and special accommodations to meet the needs of the elderly. Special emphasis was placed on preserving the existing architectural wood moldings and plaster ornaments.

FIRE STATION RENOVATIONS • Client • City of Sunnyvale • Location • Sunnyvale, California • Size • 5,500 SF each (5 buildings) • Cost • $650 thousand • Services • The project included renovations associated with seismic upgrading of 5 fire stations. Design work included new roofing, interior renovations, installation of a new HVAC system, and coordination of construction requirements with the necessity for maintaining the fire stations operating during construction. In addition, standby emergency generators were replaced with new generator systems to meet disaster needs. Services included a review of the quality and progress of the construction work.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING RENOVATIONS • Client • San Jose State University • Location • San Jose, California • Size • 20,000 SF • Cost • $1.1 million • Services • The project included development of contract documents for renovation work connected with asbestos abatement of a 2 story recreation building that houses administrative offices and gymnasiums. Architectural, mechanical, and lighting systems were renovated. Architectural renovation work included new ceilings and lighting, and replacing floor and wall finishes. Exit corridors and mechanical systems were upgraded to meet current building code requirements.

VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING RENOVATION • Client • County of Lassen • Location • Susanville, California • Size • 13,500 SF • Cost • $1.25 million • Services • The project included an evaluation of the feasibility of remodeling and renovating the Veterans Memorial Building in Susanville to meet current and future community usages, current building code requirements, and current construction industry standards. The work included structural and technical investigations, and jointly with building users the development of a program for continued use of the facility. Design work included the delineation of renovation requirements to comply with current user requirements and building code requirements.

BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS • Client • San Francisco Unified School District • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 330,000 SF • Cost • $1,100 thousand • Services • The project included a detailed field survey to evaluate the need for specific renovations and repairs of existing restrooms and the exterior facades. The design focused on developing window configurations that are similar to the existing but that could be fabricated using current industry technology. In restroom areas the design focused on using vandal resistant assemblies while maintaining a pleasant visual appearance.

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS • Client • American Hoechst Corporation • Location • Sunnyvale, California • Size • 20,000 SF • Cost • $3.300 million • Services • The project included the development of design documents for interior improvements to an existing building for a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the semiconductor industry. An applications and quality assurance laboratory, and a manufacturing area for producing ultra high purity chemicals used in semiconductor production are accommodated in a Class 100 clean room environment. Office space and storage rooms complete the facility program. The visual appearance of the new laboratory was integrated into the adjoining customer service and administrative areas to complement the client's sales program .
TEMPORARY SEISMIC REPAIRS • Client • M. H. de Young Memorial Museum • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 220,000 SF • Cost • $2 million • Services • The project included the preparation of drawings and specifications depicting architectural repairs and minor renovations required to accommodate new temporary shoring and bracing systems. Special emphasis was placed on developing waterproofing repairs to assure that water does not intrude into the building during the expected life of the temporary bracing and shoring. Related work included the preparation of design documents depicting architectural modifications to the entry area as required to accommodate interior temporary bracing and shoring.

PILOT SEISMIC PROGRAM, DESIGN SERVICES FOR SEISMIC UPGRADES AND RETROFIT • Client • United States Postal Service • Location • Northern California • Size • 80,000 SF • Cost • $2.5 million • Services • The project includes seismic upgrading to several older buildings. Structural analyses were undertaken in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Applied Technologies Council and are intended to correct life and safety deficiencies. Architectural work has included the careful coordination of the means of insertion of the new structural systems and components into the existing building to assure design compatibility, and the design of repairs to existing building components as required by the insertion of new structural assemblies.

HUMANITIES BUILDING SEISMIC STRENGTHENING • Client • California State University, San Francisco State University • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 80,000 SF • Cost • $1.1 million • Services • The project includes seismic upgrading of an existing classroom building. Architectural work included the development of an architectural treatment for new exterior shear walls, patching of roofing materials at locations where new steel straps were required, and coordination of requirements for moving or replacing existing landscaping as required to accommodate new shear wall foundations. Special attention was focused on developing an architectural treatment for the new exterior shear walls that responded to the adjacent varied settings that several intimate courtyards.

SERVICE CENTER SEISMIC UPGRADE • Client • General Electric Company • Location • Oakland, California • Size • 100,000 SF • Cost • $1.1 million • Services • The project included a review of the existing buildings that were built in 1924 using unreinforced masonry exterior wall construction and a steel structural frame. A concept to mitigate the structural deficiencies and corresponding probable construction costs for correcting the deficiencies were developed.
CORPORATION YARD PRE-DESIGN STUDY • Client • City of Pacifica • Location • Pacifica, California • Size • 5 Acres • Cost • $5.5 million • Services • The project included development of land and space requirements, development of alternative interior layouts to verify building configuration and size, equipment layouts, updating of project costs, and development of illustrative conceptual site/facility elevations to accompany the site plan. Facility forms and exterior treatments were investigated in detail. A geotechnical study included an evaluation of soil conditions, the development of grading and retaining wall requirements for an adjacent hillside, and recommendations for the development of building foundations and site paving.

PUBLIC RESTROOMS AT TOLL PLAZA • Client • Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District • Location • East Parking Lot, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco • Size • 900 SF • Cost • $265 thousand • Services • The project included design of a new restroom structure for visitors at the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco. The project required the careful design of a new building within the existing historical setting of the existing toll plaza. Special attention was directed to finding a building form consistent with adjacent structures including type and configuration of windows and ornamental metal work. Exterior finishes were selected to complement the existing setting while providing a distinct image that requires a minimum of maintenance.

SPACE PLANNING AND RENOVATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES • Client • San Francisco State University • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 30,000 SF • Cost • $380 thousand • Services • Individual projects included programming, space planning, and interior design for the renovation of administrative offices at San Francisco State University. Departments for which services were provided include the accounting department, personnel department, student financial aid department, extended education department, and the Franciscan Shops administrative offices.

STATE FARM REGIONAL OFFICE RENOVATIONS • Client • State Farm Mutual Insurance Company • Location • Westlake Village, California • Size • 32,000 SF • Cost • $2.5 million • Services • The project included development of egress requirements and the design of temporary egress corridors to be used by building occupants during asbestos abatement work. Construction phasing requirements were developed to assure that portions of the existing building could be occupied in a safe manner during construction. Several alternative layouts and workstation configurations were proposed.

372 - 376 FIFTH STREET RENOVATIONS • Client • General Contractors Inspection Service • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 35,000 SF • Cost • $500 thousand • Services • The project included preparation of design documents for renovation work associated with restoring a building damaged by an earthquake. Renovation work focused on repairing the severely damaged front facade and building upgrades as required by applicable building codes.

SPORTS CONNECTION/SPECTREM CLUB RENOVATION • Client • The Sports Club Company/Heller & Leake • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 48,000 SF • Cost • $7.25 million • Services • The project included technical consulting and preparation of technical specifications for the renovation of an existing building as a health club. Special attention was focused on developing waterproofing systems for the parking structure that is located above the health club.

SHELL BUILDING RENOVATIONS • Client • JMB Realty/Heller & Leake • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 8,000 SF • Cost • $1.5 million • Services • The project included technical consulting and preparation of technical specifications for remodeling of the entrance lobby, other building entrances, and the second floor of an existing historical office building.

SUN TOWER REMODEL • Client • Sun Microsystems/Williams + Tanaka • Location • Palo Alto, California • Size • 120,000 SF • Cost • $1.5 million • Services • The project included technical consulting and preparation of technical specifications for renovation of an office building as an advanced technology research center. Specifications were prepared for a new curtain wall.

SHELTERED WORKSHOP REMODEL • Client • Sonoma State Hospital • Location • Eldridge, California • Size • 18,000 SF • Cost • $217 thousand • Services • The project included preparation of design documents for renovation of several existing buildings at Sonoma State Hospital. Work included removing, providing new, and repairing concrete floors, providing new toilet rooms meeting handicapped access requirements, and providing new doors and windows.

BENIHANA RESTAURANT • Client • Benihana National Corporation • Location • Beaverton, Oregon • Size • 6,000 SF • Cost • $650 thousand • Services • The project included the planning and development of design documents for a themed restaurant. The principal focus of the architectural services was to assure that the construction details were consistent with the client's themed interior motif.

DOLPHIN POINT TOWNHOUSE RENOVATIONS • Client • Dolphin Point Association • Location • Pacifica, California • Size • 18,000 SF • Cost • $800 thousand • Services • The project included development of renovation requirements and design documents for renovation of two groups of townhouses. Detailed recommendations for new exterior materials were developed where damage from water intrusion had occurred. Design documents were prepared illustrating specific renovation and waterproofing details required in the harsh marine environment. In additions new exterior decks and several small building additions were included as part of the design.

CROWN POINT PRESS RENOVATION • Client • Crown Point Press • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 32,000 SF • Cost • $300 thousand • Services • The project included preparation of architectural design drawings for conversion of an existing two story historic building in San Francisco, as a graphic design studio and printing shop. The existing building systems were upgraded to comply with current building code requirements. New work matches the historical motifs of the original building. The work included renovating all restrooms to meet current building code requirements for access by the disabled, building modifications to comply with current building code required fire-rated construction requirements, and modifications to stairs and entries as required by current building codes.

EDGEWATER ISLE SOUTH REPAIRS • Client • Edgewater Isle South Owners ' Association • Location • San Mateo, California • Size • 100 Dwelling Units • Cost • $2.1 million • Services • The project included development of design documents for repairs of a condominium project. Areas that required repairs included the exterior decks, exterior doors, showers, fire-rated assemblies, exterior glazing, and structural connections. The scope of work included seismic upgrades intended to correct life and safety deficiencies. The design work included field surveys of all dwellings units to evaluate specific areas where repairs were required. After the field surveys each deficiency was assigned a priority.

INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR BRANCH OFFICE • Client • General Electric Supply • Location • Hayward, California • Size • 14,000 SF • Cost • $850 thousand • Services • The project included programming, space planning, and design for tenant improvements for development of a branch office in an existing warehouse space. Programming included the development of alternative layouts. After the selection of a preferred plan contract documents depicting architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical work were prepared.
2195 GREEN STREET ROOF DECK RENOVATIONS • Client • 2195 Green Street Homeowners Association • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 8,000 SF • Cost • $180 thousand • Services • The project included a field survey to evaluate the condition of the existing roof deck. After the field survey, recommendations for a new roof and deck surface were presented. Contract documents were prepared depicting the scope of new waterproofing and deck surfacing work.

BRALY PARK RENOVATIONS • Client • City of Sunnyvale • Location • Sunnyvale, California • Size • 2 acres • Cost • $190 thousand • Services • The project included field investigations to evaluate the condition of an existing lagoon. Contract documents were prepared for installation of a new cementitious coating and a new water supply system in a portion of the existing lagoon. The remaining portion of the lagoon was renovated as beach volleyball court.

FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY RENOVATIONS • Client • City of Sunnyvale • Location • Sunnyvale, California • Size • 32,000 SF • Cost • $480 thousand • Services • The project included renovation of the existing interior of the fleet maintenance facility, and installation of a new roof. Interior renovation work included a new lunch room, new locker room, a storage mezzanine, and a new HVAC system for the facility.

SUNKEN GARDEN GOLF CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS • Client • City of Sunnyvale • Location • Sunnyvale, California • Size • 5,500 SF • Cost • $150 thousand • Services • The project included the replacement of interior finishes in the restaurant and shop to provide a more pleasant appearance. Exterior renovations included a new entry structure, painting of the building exterior, and installation of a new roof.

5441 EAST 14TH STREET SITE AND BUILDING RENOVATIONS • Client • GE CS&DO • Location • Oakland, California • Size • 32 acres • Cost • $1.8 million • Services • Projects on the site have included investigations to evaluate the feasibility of creating container storage yards, building renovations to comply with ADA, and the relocation of utilities as required by the removal of several buildings.

VIDEO-CONFERENCING FACILITY • Client • Macys of California • Location • San Francisco, California • Size • 1,500 SF • Cost • $80 thousand • Services • The project included the development of program requirements for renovation of an existing space as a video-conferencing facility. The recommendations for development included performance criteria for finishes, lighting, and HVAC systems.

AQUATICS FACILITY MASTER PLAN • Client • City of Santa Rosa • Location • Sonoma County, California • The project included preparation of a report outlining community aquatics program needs, and preparation of a development plan for new and the renovation of existing aquatics facilities in the City of Santa Rosa. A market analysis was conducted to evaluate the need for aquatics facilities. Similar aquatics programs and facilities in several cities in the San Francisco Bay Area were reviewed. Recommendations for new and the renovation of existing facilities were developed based on meeting current and future needs based on potential attendance and anticipated use by various age groups.

DEL NORTE COUNTY OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS STUDY • Client • California Coastal Conservancy • Location • Del Norte County, California • The project included preparation of a feasibility study analyzing the need for new overnight accommodations in Del Norte County. A market research study, program develop ment, preparation of an income and expense statement, and siting studies were undertaken. The field survey provided information regarding demographic characteristics of visitors to the area, spending patterns, and preferred tourist attractions. The feasibility of a motor resort meeting the needs of sophisticated tourists was analyzed in detail.

NASCAR RACETRACK FEASIBILITY STUDY • Client • International Speedway Corporation • Location • San Jose, California • The project included preparation of a development plan, market research, evaluation of economic impacts, and development of estimated construction costs for a proposed new automobile racetrack in San Jose, California. The focus of the first phase of the study was on developing facility program requirements. The program requirements were used to develop design sketches which were utilized in developing a project budget.

BEDFORD HALL PRE-DESIGN STUDY • Client • St. Mary's College • Location • Moraga, California • The project included development of a preliminary building development program which provided a detailed summary of the performance criteria for Bedford Hall which is intended to accommodate teaching areas using advanced multimedia and computer equipment. Detailed space descriptions and drawings showing equipment requirements, room seating, and desk configurations were developed. The facility program describes how the various multimedia, computer, and communications systems will function and interconnect. Acoustical performance criteria for each room were generated. Performance standards for finishes relating to the acoustical standards were included. Performance standards for lighting were developed.