Borough of West Chester Municipal Building Renovation

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1 Borough of West Chester Municipal Building Renovation

2 Why are We the Right Firm? TRUST, RESPECT AND VALUE 70% of our projects are commissioned by our existing client base TOP 20 FIRM We are annually recognized as one of the top 20 architectural firms in central Pennsylvania REGISTERED ARCHITECTS WILL DESIGN YOUR PROJECT 60% of our technical staff are Registered Architects. This high ratio is an indicator of service quality and complexity of our commissioned projects EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH EXISTING BUILDINGS 75% of our work involves renovation of existing facilities BUILDING CODE EXPERTS ICC Certified plans examiners and building inspectors Recognized experts in application of the International Existing Building Code to existing and historic buildings MOORE ENGINEERING COMPANY C L O V E R A D V I S O R S

3 Why are We the Right Firm? PROVEN DESIGN TEAM Hammel Associates Architects, Moore Engineering Company and Providence Engineering have collaborated for almost two decades Consultants have all worked in West Chester Borough, including at The Hickman, West Chester Area School District and West Chester University Over 70 Architects, Engineers and technical staff ready to support this project Hammel Associates has always excelled at the important early steps of planning and conceptual design and then followed through with high quality architectural design and construction administration We enthusiastically recommend them. Ms. Charlotte Katzenmoyer, City of Lancaster, Director of Public Works

4 Municipal and Public Safety Facility Design 20+ municipal projects completed by Hammel Associates Municipal experience includes new construction, renovations, space planning, master planning and feasibility studies Projects have included renovations or studies for six mixeduse municipal facilities with combined municipal offices and police stations

5 Pennsylvania State Police Facilities Various Locations, PA Troop F Headquarters, Montoursville 19,000 sf renovation and 9,400 sf addition Convert barracks to modern police facility Physical separations for patrol, undercover officers and detainees. Bullet resistant public lobby High density units for evidence storage Interior design and furniture selections Troop J Headquarters, Lancaster Similar scope to Troop F Headquarters Interior space planning, design and furniture selections Troop J, Ephrata New construction of a 7,757 sf substation Security features, bullet resistant design and materials, sally port, squad room, interview rooms and locker rooms

6 East Donegal Township Municipal Building Marietta, PA Additions and comprehensive renovations Completely reorganized interior layout Shared main entrance addition with bullet resistant features New public meeting room Interior design and furniture selections They worked creatively to give us the necessary space and amenities, while keeping the need to hold project costs within Township financial means. Mr. Jeffrey Butler, Township Manager, East Donegal Township

7 Susquehanna Regional Police Station Marietta, PA Three separate and distinct police entrances New locker rooms, sally port, squad room, evidence processing and storage areas and interview rooms Their technical knowledge of processing areas for detainees and evidence was invaluable in creating efficient, safe, secure and easily supervised spaces. Mr. Ed Haugh, Chief of Police, Susquehanna Regional Police Department

8 Lancaster Central Market Lancaster, PA 2011 Preservation Pennsylvania Award 2011 Envision Lancaster County Award 2013 Associated Builders and Contractors Award Landmark historic building owned by the City Comprehensive phased renovation of operating market and food service facility

9 Space Planning Extensive, interactive programming effort to understand program needs and project goals Meetings and discussions with building users and stakeholders Design process includes a combination of hand sketching, two dimensional drawings and three dimensional representation and visualization

10 Eurofins Laboratories Leola, PA Over 25 projects at facilities in 5 states Innovative workstation prototype design 10 x12 module with workstations Average density increased by 60% while maintaining a pleasant work environment Modular, prototype construction methods Unique material palette designed to increase efficiency and facilitate construction within an occupied facility Implemented to create over 300 new employee workstations I have ALWAYS received outstanding service, quick responses, innovative solutions to problems, and the impression that I am their most valuable client. Mr. Samuel Huber, Facility Manager

11 West Chester Municipal Building STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Open collaborative design process Look for opportunities to reduce project complexity and resulting design construction cost Minimize the number of construction phases Maximize flex space and shared facilities Convert underutilized circulation space to useful program space Transform the facility to provide safe efficient environment for the public, police, and all municipal employees Commit to follow the goals and guiding principles of West Chester and its Police Department by committing to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and creating a facility to help protect and serve our diverse community by forging collaborative relationships throughout the planning and design process.

12 SECOND FLOOR 0 SF of additional program space added in the atrium Significant and costly modification to main beam that frames the stair opening FIRST FLOOR 650 SF added EXISTING STAIR DESIGN PROPOSED STAIR DESIGN (RFP DESIGN)

13 DN OPEN TO BELOW SECOND FLOOR 300 SF added No modification to structural beam. Estimated $40,000 savings in construction cost. FIRST FLOOR 825 SF added (27% increase over previous design) OPEN TO STAIR ABOVE UP EXISTING STAIR DESIGN PROPOSED STAIR DESIGN (HAMMEL DESIGN)

14 Why are We the Right Firm? BUILDING CODE EXPERTS We are building code experts, allowing us to select the most cost efficient way to meet requirements and avoid expensive changes during construction. COST CONTROL & ESTIMATING TRACK RECORD Our local professional estimator has a history of providing estimates with less than a 5% variance from the bid results. He has worked on numerous phased renovation projects with us. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE Hammel Associates Architects has provided services of a General Contractor and real estate developer and understands the cost impact of our design decisions.

15 Why are We the Right Firm? SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EXPERIENCE LEED Accredited architects and engineers will ensure that the building is design in accordance with environmentally responsible principles INTEGRATION From the beginning, sustainable design principles are tailored to the client s specific needs and are coordinated between the design disciplines. ENERGY EFFICIENCY Within the parameters of lifecycle costing, only the most efficient systems are specified. RESILIENT DESIGN / POLICE FACILITY DESIGN We have designed many similar buildings for police departments and the general public and understand how to design buildings with materials and systems that will withstand the abuse Members of the PA Chiefs of Police Association

16 Why are We the Right Firm? DESIGN PROCESS We never develop a single design and work to sell it to you. Our interaction with you and our design team will yield an exciting and functional facility. INTERIOR DESIGN / SPACE PLANNING We integrate the interior design with the overall design concepts for a strong and clear design statement. AWARDS We are consistently recognized for the quality of our designs. The design team provided cost-effective design recommendations for interior spaces and the results of Hammel s interior design work are excellent. I highly recommend their professional services. Mr. Stephen Sikking, General Partner, Fulton Steamboat Inn

17 We Are the Right Firm for Your Project! Hammel Associates principals and managers have completed more than 1,300 projects since 1990 and bring a wealth of diverse experience to your project team Architects and engineers hold multiple appointed and volunteer positions on local boards and committees Project architects and engineers have designed dozens of municipal and public safety facilities and stay current with issues affecting policing through our membership in the PA Chiefs of Police Association Your best interests are our highest priority. MOORE ENGINEERING COMPANY C L O V E R A D V I S O R S