the 2nd chaptera new era of restraint & deliberate, smart design

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yong cho, principal yong@studiocompletiva.com

ben de rubertis, principal

bwderubertis@gmail.com

denver, colorado 80211

Future Flexibility vs. Construction Type

63,000

144,000

216,000

unlimited

108,000

184,500

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the 2nd chaptera new era of restraint & deliberate smart, design

The effects of the recession have led to lean budgets,

intensive value engineering, and aggressive schedules.

Now as the recovery phase progresses there is a greater

emphasis on architects to design thoughtful, provocative,

and relevant work without sacrificing clients’ bottom line.

In the past we thought of the design phases of projects as

the creative period. Recently though we have found that

we apply as much creativity to documentation, budget

resolution, and construction. This attitude is simply

one of support: we want to support the vision we help

our clients develop in the initial phases of a project. To

achieve this, we have learned as much as we can about

the construction process so that we are able to take

advantage of efficiencies and stretch the project resources

farther. Often we are partners to contractors such as

in design/build and managed design processes. We

seek to leverage what we have learned in these delivery

methodologies.

A project isn’t just the “what” of how it looks, but the

“how” as well. Our selection of materials plays a role

in this. We must meet institutional standards, and also

source materials that are competitive in price. For

materials we are using in quantity, we often obtain unit

pricing before documentation. And providing alternates for

pricing encourages competitive pricing.

We begin each project with a kit of parts describing the

program components that fit within the cost model. We

begin with unit plans as well as site strategies. Our metric

have already given us an understanding of what works

within the cost model so we are on to step 2, which is to

evaluate what will attract customers.

We also select staff to serve projects to completion.

Continuity of staffing ensures that the project benefits from

creativity throughout the design process, and ensures that

the vision is sustained by people as well as by documents.

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus} Education Building

metrics data models critical to design.

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Arbol De La Vida } 6th Street Residence

METRICS

We utilize design metrics to resolve building program and

site with the project financial model. We aggregate cost,

site and design data from project to project. This data is

more valuable to us than any one design because it can

help uncover opportunities before entitlement, the phase

where building metrics can help turn an ordinary project

into an exceptional one. We begin each project with a kit

of parts describing the program components that fit within

the cost model. We begin with unit plans as well as site

strategies.

Our metrics have already given us an understanding of

what works within the cost model so we are onto Step 2:

Evaluate What Will Attract Customers.

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

Managing the cost trade-offs of the team’s design and

detailing effort is an essential part of determining O&M

Costs as well as the Total Cost of Ownership.

Our team is currently updating specification and design

guidelines for several institutions and agencies looking

to tailor their requirements to emerging economic

conditions and differing delivery typologies. Part of our

scope is determining and maintaining the institutions’

quality benchmarks while using a creative approach that

leverages tight resources.

Monarch Mills Mixed-Use Development6

Avondale Apartments

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Arbol De La Vida } 6th Street Residence Courtyard

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mixed-use integrate the proper uses for success.

integrate the proper uses for success.

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Origami Multi-Residential Development }

MIXED-USE

If the robust development around transit has taught us one thing – it’s that essential tenant

amenities and uses can be integrated into an array of developments. The right formula for a mixed-

use development must be factored into the project approach from day one. From anchor and

entrepreneurial-class tenants all the way down to building amenities, we are adept at maximizing

return on investment for our partners. This stems from an understanding of diverse tenant needs:

office, restaurant, conference centers, retail, as well as knowledge of branding and image.

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Northside Residence Hall }

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Arbol De La Vida Residences} Luz Building

DHA Townhouse Complex } Phase 3B

Construction Type Limitations for Occupancy Type R-2

V-A III-B III-A II-B II-A I-B I-AV-B IV-HT

21,000 48,000 72,000 48,000 72,000 unlimited unlimited36,000 61,500

63,000

nonrated

combustable structure

heavy timber partially rated �re-rated

noncombustable structure

�re-rated

144,000 216,000 144,000 216,000 unlimited unlimited108,000 184,500

type

SF/�oor

total SF

all with sprinkler system (NFPA 13)

3

5 5 5 5

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unlimited

stories

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5

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DHA Phase 3B Multi-Residential }

sustainable performance at every level.

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Auraria Higher Education Center Campus } Campus Village Housing

Strategies for Energy E�ciency - SSRH Case Study

payback period

�rst cost

R-19 insulation

solar hot water heating

strategy taken

high SEER air handlers

water efficient fixtures

high-efficiency lighting

low-e glazing

shading strategies

2 yr 5 10 50 100

Creekside Senior Housing Campus} Phase 1 of 2

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

As energy codes become more rigorous, green design is increasingly a core design requirement and less a competing

value system. We have experience in: a broad range of building typologies; sites in nearly every climate zone; and building

performance at every level from LEED certified to Net Zero/Living Building. Sustainability is for us a design methodology rather

than an ideology: having practiced at the cutting-edge, we have experience implementing technology that will be commonplace

in the future. This provides a layer of security to our clientele that we have experience meeting the complex demands of

advanced system integration and the savvy to know which systems provide an economic advantage within a market.

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scalable ideas a resource to support design.

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus} Education Building

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Auraria Higher Education Center Campus } Campus Village Housing

Arbol De La Vida } Sixth Street Residences

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DHA Phase IV } Mariposa Affordable Residential Developmentmulti r

esidential market, affordable and higher education 35%

higher education 30%

mixed-use 25%

other 10%

SCALABLE SOLUTIONS

Our principals and staff have experience at every scale of

development from major re-zone/re-planning and high-rise

to high-density block replacement. We have worked with

innovative funding strategies from Historic Preservation, to

HUD, to LIHTC and urban zone redevelopment tax credits.

We strive to find the value in site solutions at every scale

and create strong community partnerships that lead to

future opportunities.

COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPSWe are a diverse business; we reflect the communities we serve.

Monarch Mills Mixed-Use Development

multi residential market, affordable and higher education 35%

COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPSWe are a diverse business; we reflect the communities we serve.

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Canary Lobby - Ben de Rubertis / Pelli Architects

team a proven collaborative with 50 years experience.

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Ben de Rubertis, PrincipalBen has nearly 14 years of experience and a passion for learning environments, community, and inspired architecture. Ben has extensive experience working on housing projects with tight budgets and fast-paced schedules. He has a keen understanding of committee process and requirements for various entities, continuously involved with planning projects throughout the region. Ben has served on community development corporations and helped to lead alternative funding strategies for various clients.

Yong Cho, PrincipalYong Cho has nearly 22 years of experience as a leader and facilitator for large, complex housing developments that typically involve extensive committee process, design review boards, and community outreach. A majority of his firm’s work is multi-residential with nearly 65% of the work completed within that particular market.

Yong has repeatedly succeeded in designing elegant buildings with tight budgets and fast-paced schedules. He is an extremely capable administrator with a strong background with entitlement process, existing building and site evaluation, initial project development schedules, and establishing cost projections.

Kenneth Ho, PrincipalKenneth’s more than 13 years of experience in real estate development and investment has provided him with exposure to broad range of real estate asset classes and land uses. He

In this capacity, he has managed complex public/private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, investor relations, operating partners and consultant teams on behalf of his clients and investors. uses his background in institutional private equity real estate investing, financial underwriting, development and planning to determine feasibility and generate value for investors while managing risk.

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