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Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7577 DESIGN FOR GARDENS ON SPRING CREEKDesign for Gardens on Spring Creek City of Fort Collins #7577 russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 ii letter of transmittal December 3, 2013 Michelle Provaznik - Director The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Center Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80526 Re: Design for Gardens on Spring Creek Proposal Dear Michelle, We are excited to submit the following proposal to you. We wish to express interest in being selected as the design team to help realize the vision of the Gardens on Spring Creek. A summary of what we bring to the project is listed below: Local Presence - Our local presence will ensure a fluid collaboration between Parks and City Staff and the design team, helping us to develop solutions with shared expectations and outcomes and ensure availability and commitment during construction. Gardens on Spring Creek 2000 Master Plan Evolution - As project manager for the Gardens on Spring Creek Master Plan developed in 2000, Craig Russell brings his knowledge of the Master Planning process and outcomes to the project. Coupled with a progressive attitude towards today’s conditions at the gardens, this knowledge will help the team develop concepts that will bring more of the community to the Gardens, and increase the potential for revenue generation and self-sufficiency. Extensive Public Garden Design Experience - Russell + Mills Studios brings a breadth of knowledge and experience in Public Garden design and an understanding of what has made similar projects successful in the past. Garden operations, management and other issues are not new to us, and we will translate this experience to a successful outcome. A list of Public Garden experience is shown within the document. Specialized Multi Purpose/Performance Venue Experience - D.L. Adams Associates brings 30 years of Performance Venue Design to complement Russell + Mills Studios’ and Aller Lingle Massey’s extensive experience in this area. Key considerations for this aspect of the project include the following: • Create an inspirational setting for the Great Lawn making this space the premier outdoor venue for a variety of events in Fort Collins. • Balance the need for quality sound reproduction with the need to be a good neighbor. • Ensure circulation and seating patterns are efficient, clear and allow access to all necessary amenities. • Consider and design for a variety of event types including gatherings, weddings as well as Performances. • Carefully study orientation for audience spaces as well as stage orientation to maximize acoustics, minimize decibel levels in adjacent neighborhoods and avoid direct sunlight to stage and audience. Specialized Floodplain Planning and Design Experience - The Gardens should serve as a community example for responsible floodplain development in Fort Collins. JVA, Inc. brings their extensive floodplain experience to the project and will perform initial Hydraulic Modeling and determine thresholds triggering CLOMR-LOMR applications. JVA will perform site grading and site civil engineering for the project, ensuring that proposed grades continue to meet the Floodplain Model parameters throughout the design process and during construction. Design Excellence -Russell + Mills Studios continuously strives for design excellence in their projects. We recently received an ASLA Honor Award for the Two by Two Environmental Learning Campus Master Plan and received Fort Collins Urban Design Awards for the Downtown Alleys Enhancements projects, Otter Box Headquarters and Equinox Brewing Beer Garden in 2011. We have a proven record of creating memorable places. We believe that we have created a passionate team that shares a commitment to quality and can proceed with this project immediately and efficiently from the moment we are contracted. Kind regards, Craig Russell, RLA, ASLA Paul Mills, RLA, ASLA Principal Principal Project Contact: Craig Russell - crussell@russellmillsstudios.com 141 S College Ave, Suite 104, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 - 970.484.8855 russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 iii table of contents Section Page Team Members 1 Team Experience 5 Project Understanding 14 Project Approach/Deliverables 16 Schedule/Budget 20 russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 1 team members DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS In response to this rfp we have assembled a strong consultant group that have proven experience in this region with performance venues and public gardens. All team members have previously worked together on successful projects. This facilitates an efficiency in communication and collaboration among team members throughout the design process. The overall team structure is shown below, followed by a short summary of the key firms: Russell + Mills Studios Russell + Mills Studios is a seven person Landscape Architecture and Planning firm based in Fort Collins and will be the prime consultant for the project and lead the team. We have extensive experience in prime/lead consulting roles for public projects and understand the need to foster strong communication and interrelations within the team and ensure and attitude of collaboration. We bring our Public Garden expertise to this projects with experience in over twenty garden facilities throughout the U.S. Russell + Mills Studios has served as the lead designer on a variety of public projects including the Fort Collins Downtown Alley Enhancements, a number of successful projects with Denver Parks and Recreation, Public Garden Projects, Denver Public Schools, Streetscape Design Work in various locations, park design work for the City of Sheridan, WY, and the City of Laramie, WY. We are intimately familiar with what it takes to execute a successful public park project from planning phases to design to on-site construction administration. We have extensive expertise in public outreach and communicating our designs to stakeholders for input and consensus. City of Fort Collins Gardens on Spring Creek Russell + Mills Studios D.L. Adams Associates JVA, Inc. Aller Lingle Massey Architects Brierley Associates Aqua Engineering, Inc. TEAM STRUCTURE Owner Project Manager - Michelle Provaznik Lead Consultant - Landscape Architecture Craig Russell, RLA - Principal Paul Mills, RLA - Principal Justin Spruell, RLA - Senior Landscape Architect Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Jason Claeys, P.E., Project Manager Mike McDonald, P.E., Structural Engineer Acoustical Engineering/Lighting Design Edward Logsdon, P.E., Principal Architectural Design Brad Massey - Principal Geotechnical Engineering Robin Dornfest - Principal Irrigation Design Cullen Kinoshita, P.E., CID - Project Manager APS Electirical Engineering/Lighting Design Chuck Poulson - Principal King Surveyors Surveying Larry Pepiek, L.P.S. - Principal russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 2 JVA Consulting Engineers JVA, Incorporated is a consulting structural and civil engineering firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with a northern office in Fort Collins. They will assist the team with Civil/Floodplain Engineering, and Structural Engineering. With extensive floodplain engineering involving municipal Flood Plain Administrators and FEMA, they will assist with initial Hydraulic Modeling and determine thresholds triggering CLOMR-LOMR applications. JVA will also perform site grading and site civil engineering for the project, ensuring that the proposed grades continue to meet the Floodplain Model parameters throughout the design process as well as during construction. D.L. Adams Associates D.L. Adams Associates will assist the team with acoustical engineering and stage/performance lighting including bandshell design, orientation and acoustical modeling/noise mitigation, impact study. D.L. Adams Associates brings thirty years of experience in acoustic consulting and system engineering and extensive experience in the design of performance venues including over 20 outdoor performance facilities. We are currently working with the firm on the Lory Student Center Theater and outdoor Amphitheater. Aller Lingle Massey Architects Aller Lingle Massey Architects will assist the team in providing design concepts and construction documents for the bandshell/pavilion. ALM specializes in designing park structures, and has designed a number of performance venues throughout the State of Colorado. Russell + Mills Studios is currently working with ALM on the Lory Student Center Theater and Lagoon Amphitheater Design, to be constructed the summer of 2014. Aqua Engineering Aqua Engineering will provide irrigation design services for the team. Aqua Engineering has extensive experience with the Gardens and has completed all irrigation design for the Gardens to date. They will develop water management plans and water demand analysis while assisting the design team with strategies to create a low-water use landscape and low-maintenance system. KEY PERSONNEL Craig Russell, RLA, Partner Russell + Mills Studios Craig Russell is a founding partner at Russell + Mills Studios. He has practiced for over seventeen years working on projects throughout the United States. Prior to starting Russell + Mills Studio, Craig worked for an international firm based in Fort Collins, Colorado and has practiced in Summit County, Colorado. Craig possesses experience in a broad range of applications of the profession, including urban design and master planning studies; public garden and parks master planning; site planning and design for corporate facilities, campuses and civic centers. Many of these projects have received awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Paul Mills, RLA, Partner Russell + Mills Studios Paul Mills is a founding partner at Russell + Mills Studios. Paul has practiced for over eighteen years in the profession with projects in the United States, Australia and the Middle East. Paul began his career in a Parks and Recreation Department in Australia and has experience working on a range of park designs over his career to date. Paul’s career has involved working on over twenty park projects, and six national park projects. D.L. Adams Assoc.- Henderson Amphtheater D.L. Adams Assoc.- Arvada Amphtheater Aller Lingle Massey- Lory Student Center Theater russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 3 Representative Projects for Russell + Mills Studios • Gardens on Spring Creek Master Plan, Fort Collins, CO • Children’s Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, CO • Ruby Hill Park Leavitt Pavilion and Amphitheater, Denver, CO • Civic Green Park/Amphitheater, Highlands Ranch, CO • Colorado State University Lory Student Center Lagoon Amphitheater, Fort Collins, CO • Smithgall Woodlands Gardens Amphitheater, Gainesville, GA • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Master Plan/Performance/Event Lawn, Boothbay, ME • Zellerbach Garden Performance Venue at the Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco, CA • Ruby Hill Park Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens, Denver, CO • Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Expansion, Vail, CO • Denver Botanic Gardens West Pond and Wetlands, Denver, CO • Two by Two Environmental Learning Campus, Potosi, WI • Lake Christina Nature Center, Platteville, CO • Naples Botanical Garden Children’s Garden, Naples, FL • University of Kentucky Arboretum, Children’s Environmental Garden, Lexington, KY • Hershey Children’s Garden, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • Children’s Adventure Garden at The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL • Red Butte Children’s Garden, Salt Lake City, UT • Norfolk Botanical Garden, Children’s Garden, Norfolk, VA • Family and Children’s Garden, Lewis Ginter Botanic Garden • Olson Rooftop Pediatric Garden, St. Louis, MO Jason Claeys, P.E. , Senior Project Manager JVA, Inc. Jason joined JVA in 2010 and has been working as a Project Manager out of our Fort Collins office, leading our Northern Colorado civil engineering efforts. Jason has worked within the City of Fort Collins for more than 10 years, and brings to JVA his relationships with City staff and knowledge of City standards and goals. • Choice Center, Fort Collins, CO. Floodplain Engineering in Spring Creek Floodway • Upper and Lower Poudre Canyon Fire Stations. Larimer County, CO CLOMR-LOMR Submittals • Greenwood Gulch - Stream Restoration, Village of Cherry Hills, CO • Douglas County High School Floodplain Design, Castle Rock, CO CLOMR-LOMR Submittals • Commerce Place, Boulder, CO CLOMR-LOMR Submittals • Lory Student Center Amphitheatre Master Plan/Schematic Design, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Floodplain Analysis Ed Logsdon, P.E. Associate Principal D.L. Adams Associates, Inc. As an Associate Principal, he has responsibility in all areas of acoustics, including audio-visual (AV) system design, theatre system design, and field measurements and testing. Mr. Logsdon has extensive experience in the design of sound and lighting systems for outdoor venues, as well as noise assessments. He will use this experience to direct the acoustical design and assessment to maintain design standards and consistent quality. • Acoma Sun and Sky Amphitheatre - Acoma Pueblo, NM • Arvada Center for the Arts Outdoor Theatre - Arvada, CO • Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheatre - El Paso, TX D.L. Adams Assoc.- Lake Dillon Amphtheater D.L. Adams Assoc.- Hawaii Bandstand Russel + Mills Studios- Two By Two Environmental Learning Center Amphtheater Russel + Mills Studios- Coastal Maine Botanical Gar- dens Event Lawn AMPHITHEATER Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 4 • City Park Band Shell and Pavilion Renovation - Denver, CO • Clement Park Stage - Littleton, CO • Eagle Concert Stage - Eagle, CO • Greeley Outdoor Band Shell - Greeley, CO • Henderson Pavilion Amphitheater - Henderson, NV • Island Grove Park Arena - Greeley, CO • Lake Dillon Amphitheatre - Dillon, CO • Larry Norvell Band Shell - Manhattan, KS • Mount Rushmore Amphitheatre and Visitor Center – Rapid City, SD • Music in the Mountains - Durango, CO • Percy Shallenberger Band Shell - Casper, WY • Red Rocks Amphitheater, - Denver, CO • Riverwalk Center - Breckenridge, CO • Steamboat Springs Outdoor Concert Series, - Steamboat Springs, CO Brad Massey, AIA, LEED AP Principal Aller Lingle Massey Architects Brad Massey has been with Aller•Lingle•Massey Architects P.C. since 1994 and became a full partner in 2001. Brad specializes in multi-use facilities, university projects and parks projects. He is an NCARB Certificate holder and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He brings his extensive design experience with Park shelters performance venues to the team. • Lory Student Center Revitalization, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado • Lory Student Center Amphitheatre Master Plan/Schematic Design, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado • Lory Student Center Theatre Renovation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado • Ruby Hill Park, Pavilion Denver, CO • Hideaway Park, Winter Park, CO • Soapstone Natural Area, Larimer County, CO • Westlands Park, Greenwood Village, CO • Rolland Moore Community Park Racquet Facility Restrooms, City of Fort Collins, CO • Staley Neighborhood Park, City of Fort Collins, CO • Buffalo Creek Community Park, Town of Wellington, CO Cullen Kinoshita, CLIA, CID Project Manager Aqua Engineering Cullen Kinoshita is an irrigation and hydraulic engineer and has over 11 years of experience as project manager and engineer for projects throughout the U.S. Cullen specializes in irrigation engineering, water management, hydraulic analysis, irrigation scheduling, central control system programming, and pump station design. In addition, he has experience with field staking, construction observation, and record drawing preparation. Cullen has engineered irrigation systems for public parks, sports field complexes, streetscapes and highways, private business parks, college and university campuses, commercial sites, private development, golf courses, cemeteries, and various agricultural projects. • Gardens on Spring Creek Phase 1 and Alpine Rock Garden– Fort Collins, CO • Colorado State University Lory Student Center Renovations and Amphitheater, Fort Collins, CO • Colorado State University Laurel Village Student Housing, Fort Collins, CO • Ruby Hill Park Phase 2, Denver, CO • Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, CO • Shangri La Botanic Gardens, Orange, TX Russell + Mills Studios - Civic Green Amphitheater, Highlands Ranch The ARCHITECTS’ STUDIO www.the-architects-studio.com 151 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 T: (970) 482-8125 F: (970) 482-8450 Project Summary Client: City of Fort Collins While with EDAW, Inc., Craig was the project manager for the initial master planning work at Gardens on Spring Creek. This master planning and design work for the gardens was based on the objective to “connect people to each other, nature and our local place.” While emphasizing the plant growing process, applied horticulture, horticulture to improve the community and environmental hor- ticulture/food crops, the gardens are intended to be fun, inclusive, experimental and demonstrate sustainable principles. In addition to community fruit and vegetable gardens, the gardens include numerous demonstration/theme gardens, including native gardens, a children’s garden, healing garden, water garden, habitat garden, experiential garden, rock/alpine garden, prairie garden and four seasons garden. Gardens on Spring Creek Master Plan project experience russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 5 team experience Client: Highlands Ranch Metro District Because of its central location, Civic Green Park acts as a focal point for the planned Highlands Ranch Town Center. Adjacent to the new Douglas County Library, the RTD transit stop and the planned Civic Government Center, the park serves as a hub for outdoor performances and festivals, as well as accommodating day to day users of the nearby library and other town center attractions. While employed at EDAW, Craig was the project manager for the design work in collaboration with the team. The central amphitheater and performance space hosts a variety of events and serves as the community music venue for Highlands Ranch. The pavilion was designed to mitigate noise impacts to adjacent neighborhoods and serve as a weatherproof enclosure for soundsystem, lighting and performers. The design was developed in close collaboration with acoustical and structural engineers. Civic Green Park & Amphitheater russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 6 project experience knowledge gained lessons learned collaboration partnership Ruby Denver Parks Hill and Recreation Park russell + mills studios 2013 Ruby Concept Design Hill Plan Park -Amphitheater Phase Enlargement 2 NORTH 0 30 60’ PROMENADE WITH CENTRAL PLANTING Paseo con Plantas Centrales AMPHITHEATER STAGE AND STRUCTURE Escenario y Estructura del Anfiteatro RESTROOM, OFFICES, DRESSING ROOMS, STORAGE Baños, Oficinas, Vestuarios, Almacenamiento RESTROOM, OFFICES, DRESSING ROOMS, STORAGE Baños, Oficinas, Vestuarios, Almacenamiento BIKE PARKING Estacionamiento para Bicicletas AMPHITHEATER PLAZA - FOOD TRUCKS, TENTS Plaza de Anfiteatro - Camiones de Comida, Tiendas de Campaña PARKING - 95 SPACES Estacionamiento- 95 Espacios TEMPORARY PERIMETER FENCE Perimiter de Cercado Temporario SEAT WALLS Paredes de Asiento NATIVE PLANTS AND GRASSES STROLLING GARDEN Plantas Nativas y Jardín de Paseo de Hierbas AMPHITHEATER FORECOURT Entrada de Anfiteatro VEHICLE ACCESS FOR DELIVERIES AND EVENT EQUIPMENT Acceso de Vehículos para Entregas y Equipo de Eventos TERRACED LAWN SEATING AREA Área de Asientos en Terraza de Césped July 26, 2013 Ruby Denver Parks Hill and Recreation Park russell + mills studios Ruby 2013 Concept Hill Design Plan Park -Amphitheater Phase Illustration 2 TERRACED LAWN SEATING AREA Área de Asientos en Terraza de Césped CANOPY TREES AT EDGE Dosel de Árboles en el Borde RESTROOM, OFFICES, GREEN ROOM Baños/Oficinas/Sala Verde RESTROOM, OFFICES, GREEN ROOM Baños/Oficinas/Sala Verde ENTRY/TICKETING Entrada/Boletos STAGE Escenario Ruby Denver Parks Hill and Recreation Park russell + mills studios 2013 Ruby Concept Design Hill Plan - Park Grand Promenade Phase Illustration 2 WATER QUALITY MEDIANS Area de Medida para Calidad de Agua GRAND PROMENADE Gran Paseo AMPHITHEATER - LEVITT PAVILION Anfiteatro - Levitt Pabellón AMPHITHEATER ENTRY PLAZA PERIMETER FENCE Cerca de Perímetro para la Entrada de la Plaza del Anfiteatro WAYFINDING/DESTINATION FLAGS project experience russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 8 Xeric Demonstration Gardens at Ruby Hill Regional Park Client: City of Denver Parks and Recreation Russell + Mills Studios recently completed a renovation for this 80 acre park in Denver, CO as part of a three year on-call contract with the City of Denver Parks and Recreation Department. The Demonstration Gardens were developed to help communicate xeric design principles, represent Colorado’s native landscapes, attract a varied demographic to the park, and provide a restorative and tranquil place for park users. The garden is themed on distinct plant communities of the region and includes seating nodes as well as sculptural/educational features as interpretive elements. 0 20 40 80’ demonstration PLaZa & staGe PubLic art disPLay Garden Grand Promenade siGnature overLook native Grasses native Grasses muLti PurPose traiLs Park id treatment Grand Promenade nortHern end treatment Garden ParkinG baLLfieLd ParkinG native Grasses accessibLe traiL eXistinG Pine trees raiLroad Xeric demonstration Garden S. PLATTE RIVER DR PLatte river FLORIDA AVE RUBY HILL PARK 114 east oak st, fort collins, colorado 80524 p: 970.484.8855 www.russellmillsstudios.com russell+mills studios 18 ENLARGEMENT - NORTH-EAST AREA russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 9 project experience Coastal Maine Botanic Garden Master Plan - Performance/Event/Wedding Garden Client: Coastal Maine Botanic Garden The master plan concentrates on designing the central four-acre campus, which contains the Education and Visitor Center building and surrounding display gardens. The gardens reflect Maine’s unique character and strive to highlight the site’s extraordinary natural features, which include rock ledges, water views and large mature trees. Most significant will be the Hillside Garden, Garden of the Five Senses, Rose Garden and Great Lawn plantings, which become distinctive centerpieces that celebrate coastal Maine’s botanical heritage, i.e., native plants as well as plants that are associated with Maine’s cultural and economic traditions. The event/wedding garden design provides a multi-purpose event space for 350 people focused on attracting larger scale wed- dings, muscial performances, and large gatherings. The inspirational garden environment surrounding this space attracts visitors and users from throughout New England. project experience Zellerbach Garden of Perennials Design - Performance/Event Space Client: Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco The Zellerbach Garden of Perennials is considered to be a prime example of work done by leading landscape architects who broke with the Beaux Arts tradition during the mid 20th century. The garden was in need of reconstruction to meet new master plan and ADA requirements. Along with these requirements the major objective was to retain the garden’s original style, charm and the elements initially included for the Zellerbach Family who funded the project. The garden is at the end of the main axis in the arboretum and functions as a focal point. The space is also used for small perfor- mances and events such as weddings. Acoustical and seating analysis were completed in the programming and schematic design stages of the project and allow for flexibility with temporary accommodations for over 300 people. The garden is within the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 10 Smithgall Arboretum Amphitheater Client: Atlanta Botanic Gardens/Smithgall Amphitheater While with EDAW, Craig developed a Master Plan for this 700 seat amphitheater on a woodland site near Gainesville, Georgia. The amphitheater is intended as a performance venue for jazz and classical music, in a unique forest and woodland setting. It is sited on a woodland hillside with a dramatic view of a river gorge as a backdrop. The venue also serves as a gathering and demonstration center for the Smithgall Arboretum as well as a setting for weddings. The Master Plan features circulation allowing performance support vehicles direct access to the stage area. A remote queing area allows visitors to experience the arboretum before arriving at the amphitheater. project experience russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 11 Colorado State University Lory Student Center Lagoon Amphitheater and Site Design Client: Colorado State University Russell + Mills Studios is currently developing the site design for the expansion of Lory Student Center. The center is at the heart of the Campus, and the renovation and expansion will be a representation of CSU for all past, current and future students. The redesigned lagoon amphitheater accommodates 500 people within a sculpted, hillside amphitheater space with stage facilities located in front of the dramatic lagoon and proposed flowering tree backdrop. Performances will be managed by the Lory Student Center theater and will accommodate a portable sound and lighting system. 100% Desig Schem Plan Lagoon Stage Amphitheater Great Lawn Grand Staircase LSC Scope Boundary LSC Scope Boundary University Avenue Promenade Existing Water Feature Existing Bonfire Pit Proposed Peace Garden Ecological/Water Gardens Existing Conifers Proposed Flowering Tree Grove Ditch Terrace Terrace Upper Terrace Dining/Lounge Library/ Hartshorn Parking Project Transit Center Lounge Student Offices Cafe Seating Lawn Edge East Plaza Student Gvmt Kinetic Sculpture 5004 5006 5005 5005 5006 5001 5006 5003.5 project experience russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 13 Betty Ford Alpine Garden - Garden Expansion Client: Betty Ford Alpine Garden Foundation While at EDAW, Craig was the project manager for the garden expansions at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, in Vail, CO. He designed new gardens that provide a cohesive framework for the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The new gardens emphasize education, local envi- ronment and community building. The first garden is the Alpine Plaza. This garden becomes a new hub, with entries to the Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, River Trail, Schoolhouse Accessibility Garden and Children’s Environmental Garden. The plaza contains elements of the local alpine landscape, such as flag trees, tundra plantings and limestone crags. The second garden is the Children’s Environmental Garden, which includes a miniaturized landscape of the Vail Valley. A kid’s trail ascends to a miniature Grand Traverse in the nearby Gore Range. In accordance with the garden’s educational mission, this child-ori- ented environment teaches and educates visitors about the local landscape vocabulary and environment, illustrating concepts such as plant adaptations and geology. russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 14 The Russell + Mills Studios team will become intimate collaborators with the Gardens on Spring Creek and those invested in the Garden’s successful evolution. One of our key roles will be to compliment your existing wealth of in-house knowledge and experience. We are experts at leading team-based planning and design processes. A team approach and collaborative attitude will ensure a thorough design process resulting in a successful project from many different perspectives. Our experience in developing the Garden’s Master Plan will also assist the design teams’ understanding of the goals and unique challenges the Gardens on Spring Creek faces. We also recognize the evolution the Gardens have undergone over time and the need for relevant design solutions that further the role of the Gardens in the community. Creating an Inspirational Setting Critical to the overall success of this project, the Gardens must become an inspirational environment where visitors wish to return to, and a place recognized for its potential to host a variety of events and performances. The potential to become the premier outdoor performance venue in Fort Collins for small concerts must be recognized and achieved through effective resolution of acoustics, circulation, seating and provision of amenities. To achieve this, the Gardens must convey a character and identity which is distinctive and unique through its design, materials and features. A timeless and permanent quality should be developed that will not seem dated after a few years, but will remain a valued asset to the community. We will draw upon local and regional influences and input from the community to help create a strong theme and identity. Connecting to Visitors The final build out of the Gardens should continue to engage visitors through relevant programming that addresses the critical landscape issues that the community will face in the future, such as low- water use/xeric design principles, preservation of habitat gained through an understanding of our regional/local ecology, and sustainable storm-water practices. Knowledge gained by visitors should be easily applied to their own efforts, and help them understand broader issues that influence local policy making. Gardens such as the Xeriscape Demonstration garden should show application of principles in a relevant manner, and represent possibilities for residential garden design, becoming more than a display of Xeric Plants. We will incorporate ideas from other similar projects and explore precedents from other gardens for interpreting concepts for relevancy for all new gardens. Layers of Experiences/Gardens as a Learning Tool The Gardens design should be based on experiences and activities that support the educational/ interpretive framework, attracting repeat visitation through layers of experience where visitors can continue to gain new experiences and continue to learn at each visit. In order to ensure this, a programming matrix that links programmatic elements to educational themes/sub-themes as well a visitor experience and learning style. We will explore the idea of incorporating aspects of the educational curriculum for local school districts to further enhance the interpretive learning opportunities in the garden. This will be based on the interpretive framework provided in the Master Plan, but will offer a more robust integration with the design process and incorporate the evolution of the gardens since master planning. Exemplary Floodplain Design The Gardens should become a community example for responsible development within the Spring Creek Floodplain, and use this as a teaching tool to aid in community understanding of this con- cept. Within the design process, this must be approached holistically with the initial concept design rather than becoming an afterthought. A hydraulic model will be generated based on the sche- project understanding Creating an Inspriational Setting Connecting to Visitors russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 15 matic grading plan to determine any necessary design changes and understand implications, prior to moving forward. This model will then inform whether a CLOMR-LOMR process will be required early on, and help the design team’s understanding of thresholds that may be achievable through design modifications to avoid a CLOMR-LOMR process if desirable. Irrigation System Design and Water Management Water management beyond designing an effective irrigation system will be critical to the long term success of the Gardens and can become an effective teaching tool for the community. Principles of irrigation design should become clear and understandable to visitors, particularly in gardens such as the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, where irrigation design, coupled with xeric planting and effective zoning strategies creates success. It will be important to develop a water demand/water management strategy that accounts for possible future drought situations and allows for changes in watering regimes. Creating a thoughtful and well analyzed soil amendment specification will add to the effectiveness of the irrigation strategy. Maximizing Budget and Cost Estimating During the initial concept phases of work, we will develop a program based cost analysis outlin- ing line-item based costs for each park area/program in order to help prioritize budget and refine intensities and areas. This will ensure areas such as the Great Lawn will resonate with the commu- nity and receive maximum budget allowances. Provisions for possible lower cost native planting areas will be considered in some areas in order to effectively focus budget allowances. Acoustical/Sound System Design The key consideration for use of sound systems for events in the park involve the balance between the need for quality sound reproduction at reasonable levels and the goal to be a good neighbor and minimize noise issues. D.L. Adams Associates will help orient the bandstand and design the architectural elements, i.e., above stage clouds, rear and side walls and roof, and loudspeaker locations to direct sound away from the residences. The bandstand will then be modeled to determine typical sound levels in the audience area. Acoustical modeling will allow us to provide guidance concerning the sound levels that can be produced by a sound system at a given distance from the bandstand without exceeding the City noise ordinance. Communication & Collaboration w/City Staff We envision a strong and consistent working relationship with Gardens and City Staff throughout the design process. This will be critical to ensure a consistency with expectations and create a park that meets City and stakeholder’s objectives. Bi-weekly meetings will be standard, however, weekly meetings will likely be necessary during the initial phases of work and other critical milestones. russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 16 The project approach is broken into the following categories and demonstrates the specific process we believe will be successful to complete this project: A. Preliminary Design B. Design Development C. Final Design and Construction Documents D. Bidding and Construction Administration A. Preliminary Design 1. Initial Coordination Meeting - We will conduct a kick off meeting to finalize schedule, key dates for public meetings, and other project milestones, establish protocols, and discuss the project goals/objectives. 2. Base Plan - From award to the project kickoff Russell + Mills Studios will begin to develop a base plan from existing files and aerial photos. 3. Site Survey - Survey team will survey and develop a site survey drawing documenting all site features, tree locations and driplines, utilities and existing topography of the site to be used as an accurate base plan. 4. Issues, Goals/Objectives - Preliminary Issues and Goals/Objectives will be developed in collab- oration with Garden Staff to help guide the design team and ensure the overarching intent of the project is carried forward. 5. Programming/Interpretive programming matrix - A matrix will be developed that captures each program element and ties it back into the interpretive themes and visitor experience goals. The purpose of this matrix is to develop activities for each programmatic element which will ensure that the entire project is interactive rather than passive. Products will include a matrix similar to what’s shown below, outlining activities and experiences, interpretive themes, senses and intelligences captured by each programmatic element. 6. Site Analysis Diagrams -Site analysis diagrams will be developed prior to the City Staff Design Charrette. This will include research and analysis including preliminary floodplain analysis, access points, pedestrian connections, seating allowances for performances, performer circu- lation, vehicular access, view-sheds and other key factors. These diagrams will help facilitate discussions with City Staff. 7. Conceptual Spatial Diagrams -Based on the Gardens Master Plan and site analysis, spatial dia- grams will be developed outlining potential configurations for garden locations and sizes, edge conditions, circulation patterns and other key design elements. The diagrams will also provide preliminary cost data based on a SF allowance to assess budgetary considerations. These spatial diagrams will represent alternative configurations and will be used to facilitate discussions with City Staff. 8. Example Image Boards -Based on the Gardens Master Plan and program evolution, a series of example images will be developed that attempt to capture programmatic ideas and character project approach/deliverables WILDLIFE HABITATS FOREST Program Element Educational Concept Experience/Activity Character Trait Educational Std. Intelligence SPECIES OF THE FOREST INFO STATION - Species found in the forest - Document species you've seen - Respect -Environment/ Ecosystem - Biological - Linguistic EXPLORING THE UNDERSTORY -Adventure Loop Paths -Immersion within understory plant environment -Log obstacle crawl -Animal Tracks to small sculptures of animals in habitats - Importance of the understory for shelter/food russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 17 for each garden. These image boards will be used in a visual preferencing exercise with City Staff and stakeholders to determine desirable program elements and character as the team moves forward with design concepts. 9. City Staff/Stakeholder Design Charrette - A two-day City Staff design charrette will assist the design team in outlining various constraints present within the gardens and help determine potential concepts that will inform the site design. Community stakeholders will be asked to attend as well to provide their insights and comments on initial programming, analysis work, organizational concepts and character. 10. Acoustical Analysis -During the initial analysis phase of the project, our acoustical/performance lighting consultant will develop an acoustical analysis outlining design parameters that will effec- tively mitigate noise levels from adjacent neighborhoods, while enhancing acoustics within the Great Lawn. This information will be provided in diagrammatic and tabular format to inform the concept design and include a noise impact evaluation. 11. Concept Plan Development - Based on the outcomes of the City Staff/Stakeholder Design Charrette, a concept plan will be developed with associated illustrations. This concept plan will be illustrated in context with the existing garden development to date. 12. Illustrative Materials - Illustrative materials such as eye level sketches or sections and 3d models will be developed to communicate design intent, scale and spatial qualities represented in the Concept Plan. 13. Preliminary Cost Estimate - A cost estimate for the concept plan will be developed, to ensure the project is within budget and determine adjustments if needed in order to present a realistic vision to the public. 14. Concept Grading Plan - A conceptual grading plan will be developed and used as a basis for hydraulic modeling to assess floodplain implications and be utilized in initial discussions with City Floodplain Administration Staff. The grading plan will also outline sustainable stormwater and water quality strategies and evaluate the need for any additional detention requirements. 15. Public Meeting #1 - In an open-house format, the first public meeting will review consensus from the programming meeting and review the Conceptual Design materials. The goal of this meeting will be to obtain additional input from participants to be incorporated in future design efforts. 16. Concept Plan Vetting with City Staff - The preferred concept plan will be analyzed in terms of traffic impacts to minimize any ROW improvements that may be required, stormwater impli- cations, pedestrian connectivity, etc., and minor adjustments may need to be made. This will include meeting with City Staff and agencies as needed. 17. Final Concept Plan Development - Based on the Outcomes of Public Meeting #1, a final con- cept plan and plan enlargements will be developed. Accompanying this plan will be grading, drainage, a concept lighting plan, conceptual utility alignments. 18. Final Concept Illustrative Materials - Illustrative materials including eye level sketches or sections and 3d models will be revised as needed to represent changes or evolution in the concept plan. 19. Irrigation/Water Demand Analysis - Our irrigation consultant will develop an irrigation strat- egy and water demand for the garden expansion, including point of connection, and zoning strategy. This strategy will account for potential future changes in water use and will ensure there is a strategy in case of a unforeseen drought condition. This analysis will also assist in the development of future planting plans and ensure this critical item is well planned. 20. Final Concept Cost Estimate - A final cost estimate will be developed to determine a target budget and ensure that the design budget it intact. 21. Public Meeting #2 - In an open-house format, the first public meeting will review consensus from the programming meeting and review the Conceptual Design materials. The goal of this Illustrative Materials - 3d Model Example Illustrative Materials - 3d Model Example russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 18 meeting will be to establish a final design direction and obtain any necessary feedback to move forward into design development/construction documents. 22. Concept Plan Document -The final concept plan, illustrations and public meeting results will be assembled into an 11x17 document to be used as a documentation of the design intent. Deliverables • Plans and exhibits for the first public meeting, site analysis, etc. • Site Survey • Three colored concept plans and enlargements of splash pad, playground, signature overlook. • Three illustrations at eye-level capturing design intent • Acoustical Analysis and recommendations summary • Plans and elevations of pavilion concepts • Material image boards • Final Concept Plan and enlargements and updated illustrations • Cost estimates Meetings: • Coordination meeting, Bi-weekly coordination meetings, 2 day design charrette w/City Staff, 2 public Meetings, City Staff coordination meetings (allow 5, including initial meetings w/ Floodplain Staff). B. Design Development (50% CD’s) Design Development Documents - This entails advancing the overall concept design to a refined design development level. This will result in further information and detail being developed for the proposed design. All drawings will be prepared in AutoCAD based on the Concept Plan Design Direction. This phase will also include the initial Minor Amendment submittal with the City of Fort Collins. • Geotech report for overall site including borings at key locations based on DD Plan • Existing Site Conditions • Erosion control plan • Demolition Plan with tree protection plan • Site Layout Plan • Hydraulic Model to Determine CLOMR/LOMR necessity • Grading/Drainage Plan • Utilities Plan - Electric • Architectural Plans and schedules - pavilion • Planting Plan Framework • Irrigation Plan Strategy • Construction Details • Construction Specifications • Probable Construction Cost Estimate Minor Amendment Plan Review Submittal - Prior to the Design Development Documents being finalized, we will develop our Minor Amendment submittal to the City for review. This will likely go through some iterations with the City of Fort Collins before approval. We will coordinate with individual plan reviewers to resolve any comments. Deliverables • 50% set including plans for demolition, layout, grading, drainage, planting, irrigation, utilities, architectural and structural. Design Development details and material selection including site furnishings. • PDP submittal to Development Review. • Colored illustrative plan, annotated with enlargements Illustrative Materials - Eye Level Drawings Illustrative Materials - Eye Level Drawings russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 19 • Hydraulic Model to Determine CLOMR/LOMR necessity • Cost estimates • Construction Specifications in CSI format • All files in electronic format Meetings: • Bi-weekly coordination meetings, City Board Meetings (Allow 1), Utility Coordination Meetings (Allow 2), City Staff Coordination Meetings(Allow 4). C. Final Design and Construction Documents (90% CD’s, 100% CD’s) Construction Documents - After the successful completion of Design Development and the PDP city staff review, the design team will begin the construction documents phase of work. We will develop full bid documents and coordinate all permitting items with relevant agencies during this phase. We will advance the DD drawings towards a biddable drawing set and specifications. Deliverables • All drawings included in Design Development with greater detail suitable for bidding to be deliv- ered as a 90% and 100% set for review. Bid documents will be developed following a final review. This will include final versions of drawings outlined in the Design Development Phase of work. • Integration of water conservation, LID’s, and other sustainable practices where appropriate. • No-Rise Certificate or CLOMR • Cost estimates • Construction Specifications in CSI format • All files in electronic format Meetings: • Bi-weekly coordination meetings, City Board Meetings (Allow 1), Utility Coordination Meetings(Allow 2), City Staff Coordination Meetings(Allow 4). D. Bidding and Construction Administration During Bidding and Construction Administration, we will continue to work with the City and con- tractors to facilitate constructibility, construction schedule and ensure the built project meets the requirements of the Bid Documents. This will include the following: • Attend pre-bid conference for contractors • Answer contractor questions during bidding • Issue addenda and clarifications • Attend pre-construction meeting • Attend weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and generate field reports • Perform site inspections as needed and requested during construction • Respond to contractor Request for information (RFI’s) • Review submittals • Review pay apps/change orders if needed. • Create substantial completion and final completion punchlist • Create record drawings/as builts. • As Built Survey confirming no-rise or confirming grades from CLOMR • LOMR application • Review of warranty items russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 20 schedule and budget BUDGET The fees shown below represent order of magnitude costs. Additional possible scope items are shown below the primary known scope and fee. Primary sub-consultant fees are provided as well as expenses. It is anticipated that final scope and fees will be negotiated further after the project is awarded pending discussions with the City of Fort Collins. SCHEDULE The following schedule represents an overall timeframe of approximately twelve months from project start to bid date with project bidding process beginning early January of 2015 when funding is available for construction. Gardens on Spring Creek Schedule Week 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Task PRELIMINARY DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FINAL DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION BIDDING/CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Denotes Work by team Denotes Approximate Workshop/Charrette Dates Denotes Public Presentation/Open House Denotes Submittal Date Jan-14 FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Jan-15 Gardens on Spring Creek Budget Russell + Mills Studios + Team 1. Fee Summary per Scope - Base Fee Firm Concept Design Design Dev. Const. Docs. Bidding/CA Totals - Fee Reimbursable Expenses Notes Russell + Mills Studios $14,500.00 $16,200.00 $16,520.00 $10,340.00 $57,560.00 $1,200.00 Prime, design, outreach, landscape architecture JVA Consulting $4,500.00 $12,500.00 $21,500.00 $2,500.00 $41,000.00 $500.00 Civil/Structural Engineering, Hydraulic Model, utilities D.L. Adams Associates $2,500.00 $4,800.00 $3,700.00 $0.00 $11,000.00 $500.00 Acoustical Engineering, noise mitigation, Lighting Design Aller Lingle Massey $3,500.00 $5,100.00 $6,500.00 $1,600.00 $16,700.00 $0.00 Architecture - bandshell/pavilion Aqua Engineering $500.00 $800.00 $4,000.00 $1,800.00 $7,100.00 $0.00 Irrigation Design/Water Demand Brierley Associates $0.00 $5,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,100.00 $0.00 Geotechnical soils and borings King Surveyors $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 Site Survey, No-Rise Ver. Or LOMR APS $0.00 $1,500.00 $2,700.00 $800.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 Electrical engineering/distribution TOTALS $28,500.00 $46,000.00 $54,920.00 $20,040.00 $149,460.00 $2,200.00 2. Additional Scope - if Required JVA Consulting - CLOMR/LOMR $9,500.00 $7,500.00 $17,000.00 CLOMR/LOMR if required TOTAL $17,000.00 $0.00 Summary 1. Base Fee $149,460.00 $2,200.00 2. Additional Scope $17,000.00 $0.00 GRAND TOTAL $166,460.00 $2,200.00 - Navigating through understory obstacles - Finding animals in habitats - Respect - Fairness - Plants - Tree classification - Spatial - Logical SHELTER BUILDING -Complete shelters as examples - What it's like to find shelter in the understory - Understory materials - Constructing shelter - Fairness - Plants - Spatial - Logical - Intrapersonal GEOLOGIC PALISADES -Rock outcrops revealing local geology w/dated bands -Caves -Small cliffs w/fossils -Digging area -Small climbing boulders -Soft surface -Animal sculpture 'treasure hunt' - bats in caves, etc. - Local geology, fossils, how geology provides shelter - Climbing - Digging for fossils - Exploring - Rocks/minerals - Kinesthetic - Logical HOW OLD ARE THEY'? -Tree Ring Counting - Trees age can be found in rings - Counting rings - Respect - Plants - Logical - Spatial UNDER THE UNDERSTORY -Root/Soil Viewing Boxes -Importance of Organic Matter - Soil is rich with organic matter in the forest - Decay processes - Opening doors to see soil - Measuring organic matter - Citizenship - Life cycles - Logical - Spatial - Kinesthetic RAVINE CROSSINGS -Small Bridge Crossings and/or stepping stones - Ravines lead to river - Crossing the ravines - Helping others across - Trustworthiness - Ecosystems - Water cycle - Kinesthetic - Intrapersonal TREE SIZE SAMPLING AREA -Fixed Rulers -Compare w/woodland tree size - Forests have a variety of tree sizes - Measuring tree diameters - Plants - Logical - Intrapersonal - Spatial BARK AND LEAF I.D. WALK - Types of trees found in forest - Identifying trees through bark and leaves - Plants - Logical - Intrapersonal - Spatial SITE INFLUENCES Main Street Destination Campus Spine Public Edge & Buffer/Campus Image Academic Street Frontage Existing Academic To Mason Corridor Transit Stop Campus Gateway at ‘Main St’ Campus Arrival Activation of Ground Floor Potential Mixed Use Along ‘Main St.’ Arrival Landscape Potential Dining Facility Community, Security, Comfort PROSPECT RD LAKE ST Site Analysis Example Conceptual Spatial Diagram Example 5008.75 Legacy Trees Bike Parking Plinth Lawn Arrival Plaza LSC Theater Bike Parking 0 40 80 160’ L1 project experience russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 12 Banderas de Señalización/Destino STROLLING GARDENS Jardines de Paseo AMPHITHEATER FORECOURT Entrada de Anfiteatro project experience russell+mills studios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Master Planning 141 s. college ave., suite 104 fort collins, colorado 80524 970.484.8855 7 Ruby Hill Park - Leavitt Pavilion and Amphitheater Client: City of Denver Parks and Recreation/Leavitt Foundation Russell + Mills Studios is currently developing the phase II design work for this 80 acre park in Denver, CO with the City of Denver Parks and Recreation Department. In partnership with the Leavitt Foundation, a central component of the phase II work includes the Leavitt Pavilion and amphitheater. This facility is designed as a 5000 person venue to be located within a natural bowl feature within the park. Russell + Mills Studios is leading the design team to develop parking/transit strategies, circulation and flow, emergency access, perimeter conditions and the design and layout for the amphitheater, working with Architects, Acoustical Engineers, Transportation Planners and Civil Engineers. In order to create a pedestrian oriented environment within the park, interior roads were removed and replaced with a perimeter road and parking system. A primary interior road on the eastern edge of the park is transformed into a wide pedestrian promenade which links major destinations within the park, including the amphitheater. Footer 1 Footer 02 The Architects’ Studio created several park structures for this creative landscape design by EDAW. We designed the amphitheater structure, picnic shelter, restroom and the landmark monument for this park in the center of Highlands Ranch. The buildings use native sandstone and steel to create rich textures and colors that complement the landscape of the park. The plaza area in front of the amphitheater is an interactive water play area that children can enjoy on a hot summer day. CIVIC GREEN PARK AND AMPHITHEATER Client: City of Highlands Ranch Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Spring Creek Gardens, Fort Collins Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden www.russellmillsstudios.com russell+mills studios ANIMAL ARTS DESIGN GROUP DURRANT STAGE PAVILLION LIMESTONE BLOCK SEATING FLOWERING TREE BACKDROP CASCADING STREAM CREATES BRIDGE TRANQUIL SETTING