Design Process

Vashon Island Arts followed a defined process for the design of the Arts Center.  The key was to involve as many Island groups as possible and to offer public opportunities for comment. To see when these steps occur, see the Project Calendar page.

Vashon Allied Arts Design Process

Step #1 – Select Architect

• Choose Design Firm
• Choose Consultants

Step #2 – Feasibility

• Define Preliminary Scope of  Work
• Code Analysis
• Cost Estimating

Step #3 - Community Input

• Meet with Artists and Arts Groups
• Meet  with Neighbors
• Meet  with Community
• Revise Scope of Work

Step #4 – Schematic Design

• 15-20% Completed Building Drawings
• 15-20%  Completed Site Drawings
• Meetings with Jurisdictions
• Meet  with the Community
• Cost Estimates

Step #5 – Design Development

• 40-50%  Completed Building Drawings
• 40-50%  Completed Site Drawings
• Meetings with Jurisdictions
• Cost Estimates

Step #6 – Construction Drawings

• 100%  Completed Building Drawings
• 100%  Completed Site Drawings
• Permitting
• Cost Estimates