Spatial design development is the process of enhancing the functional plan with design elements necessary to maximize its value and medical service capability. In other words, the determination of physical characteristics that are important to the use and image of the facility; from electrical outlet locations to cabinetry design, lighting, sinks and faucets, room finish and door schedules.

 As with the previous phase, this task begins with our initial recommendations (based on experience with similar projects) which are interactively reviewed and modified at your site. At completion of this development phase you will have the following documentation of your facility's detailed design:

            ·   Furniture floor plans.

            ·   Reflected ceiling plans showing lighting and schematic switching control.

            ·   Sound resistant construction locations.

            ·   Power and communication location plans.

            ·   Cabinetry design elevations, and enlarged plans.

            ·   Schematic details of special or customized design features.

            ·   Operational design of electronic nurse call system, if desired.

            ·   Schematic locations and features of fire protection and life safety design required for the specific type of facility.

            ·   Outline Specifications identifying quality and operational standards specifically appropriate to the type of facility.