[d] ream Architecture Design Proposal for 919 Milam Street

Our History Our firm was established in 2011 as a cooperative of 4 young professionals. We come with over 15 years of cumulative experience in the fields of interior architecture, interior design, industrial design, and marketing. Our firm is located in Houston, Texas. Our valuable expertise in understanding retail environment and design as a mechanism to generate traffic and revenue is what sets us apart from other firms and practices.

The [d]ream Team Emily Keller Designer/Principal Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Houston Master’s Degree in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design Specializes in Concept Development and Design Development Roni Kop Designer / Production Manager Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Houston Specializes in Production and Construction Administration

The [d]ream Team Arianne Gonzato Designer / Visualization Director Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from the University of Houston Bachelor of Business Marketing from the University of Houston Specializes in Concept Development and Visualization Minelya de Leon Designer / Retail Interiors Specialist Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from the University of Houston Specializes in Design Development, Programming, and Construction Administration

Experience Hyatt Regency Sky Bridge 1100 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002

Experience Wilsonart Exhibit Wall Collaboration with AFJM Wilsonart LLC 552 Garden Oaks Blvd Houston, TX 77018

Experience J. Crew Wall Exhibit 4037 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77027

Experience San Antonio River Walk Mall Lobby 849 East Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Experience White Lakes Mall Farmer’s Market Topeka, KS 66611

Experience Eastgate Metroplex Mall east 21 st Street Tulsa, OK 74134

Concept Here at [d]ream architecture, we believe it is important to have encounters with peace and serenity in daily life. We are proposing to create a tranquil, calm atmosphere in which one can relax and take a break from the daily mundane work. This atmosphere will provide a place of rejuvenation for workers, and will help stimulate a more positive attitude to working in an office. Our environment will provide: A place to relax from the daily stresses of work An attractor point to the business community An increase in foot traffic to the surrounding retail stores An atmosphere unlike anything in the tunnels today

Concept The patterns created in the traffic flow will encourage people to twist and wind their way through the area. This is not a space designed to be rushed through, but rather a space for leisure, a place where one can truly appreciate the quiet moments in the day.

Schedule We estimate this project to last 11 months, beginning in March of 2015 and being completed in February of 2016.

Coordination At [d]ream architecture, we believe the coordination between construction drawings and specifications is critical to ensuring a sound set of construction documents. We as architects, enhance the production techniques. We generate a standardized, numerical drawing key that includes all the components of a given project.

Fees

The budget for this project was $1,000,000 we are estimating that the full project will cost $755,000 and our architectural fees are only taking 7.5% of the projected cost.

Conclusion Our various skills and experience in creating atmospheric spaces are showcased in this design proposal. Taking the underused space and transforming it into an atmosphere of relaxation and serenity creates both a destination spot for the business realm as well as increased business for the retail spaces in the surrounding area. You dare, we dream, we do.