i LLB Architects Lerner Ladds Bartels 161 Exchange St. 112 South St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 / Boston, MA 02111 401.421.7715 617.433.7715 www.LLBarch.com Town of Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project Qaulifications and Proposal for Architectural / Design Services October 10, 2013 p t u q 1 Introduction 2 Qualification Statement History 5 Scope of Services / Project Approach Approach to the Work Understanding the Existing Planning for the Future Illustrative Examples Contributing to the Discourse 10 Staffing Plan Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, LEED AP Aimee G. Lombardo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Mark A. Hallee, AIA Subconsultants 15 Specialized Expertise / Similar Projects and References Middletown Public Schools Facilities Utilization Study Groton Public Schools Pre K - 12 Master Planning Study Westerly Elementary Schools Facilities Study The Friendship School Tiverton Elementary School Facilities Comprehensive Study 27 Litigation 28 Schedule of Fees 30 Appendix Subconsultant Resumes 1 LLB Architects 2 Introduction October 10, 2013 Dear Mayor Rodolico, Chairman McIntyre, and members of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee, Town of Ledyard Mayor’s Office 741 Colonel Ledyard Hwy. These are exciting times for municipalities and public education. The Ledyard, CT 06339 established approach to K -12 learning is being challenged by the needs Re: of an increasingly connected and interactive world. Many of our municipal Qualifications and Proposal for Architectural / buildings are in need of repair or replacement, yet budgets are still feeling Design Services for the Ledyard School Facilities the strain of the recession. The need for a realistic, fact-based approach Improvement Plan Project to facilities planning has never been more important than it is today. LLB Architects' combination of innovative planning, expertise in educational planning, and experience working with dozens of schools and municipali- ties will lead the Town of Ledyard on a successful path. The effectiveness of a facilities plan is established by the individual contri- butions to the plan, and is evident in the continuing applicability of the plan as time moves along. Our team includes professionals recognized as leaders in educational planning, technology, lighting, mechanical systems, and security. Many of the individuals on our project team have worked to- gether for more than 15 years. Their experience provides our clients with knowledge gained on projects in several of Connecticut school districts. LLB Architects is an architectural practice built upon a distinct project ap- proach developed through a comprehensive working relationship with our clients. With proven experience in innovative educational projects and master planning studies, we have the horsepower of a large firm yet the personal attention of a small firm that we think is critical for Ledyard’s School Facilities Improvement Plan Project. We are thrilled by the prospect of establishing a relationship with the Town of Ledyard. We consider it a unique privilege to be part of the plan- ning of a town's development as its leaders strive to enhance the services it provides to current and future residents. We appreciate your consider- ation and greatly welcome the opportunity to discuss your hopes for this project. Sincerely yours, Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge [email protected] p t u q 2 Qualifications and Proposal for Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project 3 Qualification Statement Location of principal office 161 Exchange St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Project management branch office 112 South St. Boston, MA 02111 Length of Time in Business Established for 77 years Incorporated for 37 years Firm ownership structure Incorporated and equally owned by two firm principals As a multidisciplinary firm, LLB LLB Architects, formerly Lerner Ladds Bartels, Architects provides clients with an is an architectural practice built upon a distinct exceptional depth of understand- ing and a full range of expertise. project approach defined through comprehensive We have an extensive portfolio relationships with our clients. Since our founding illustrating our great depth of experience in many project types. in 1936, a commitment to responsive and Our diverse practice includes educa- thoughtful design, integrated project process, tional projects like student centers, administrative offices, classrooms and New England practicality have remained our and learning environments, spe- primary principles. cialized laboratories, dormitories, auditoriums and performing arts spaces, and recreational facilities. The balance of our practice includes municipal buildings such as town halls, public libraries, senior centers, government offices; private residences and housing; commercial spaces for corporate offices, retail environments, and hotel developments; and reli- gious buildings. Our expertise encompasses not only new building design, but also renovations, expansions, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, ex- terior restorations, interior design, graphic design, feasibility studies, and facility audits. By offering such a wide scope of services, we have better coordination and control over projects, helping to bring an entire project together united by a singular point of view. 3 LLB Architects p Acting as architect and developer, LLB Architects converted the former Rhode Island History Cardboard Company complex - constructed in 1880 - into the Design Exchange, a vibrant Samuel Lerner, a structural engineer and professor at Brown University, community of designers and artisans working founded the firm in 1936 as an engineering practice in his hometown of collaboratively toward the future of the cre- Providence. His son, Steven L. Lerner, AIA, became a principal in 1976 upon ative industry. his architectural registration and the firm was incorporated as Lerner As- sociates to reflect the multidisciplinary practice. Ten years later, the firm moved into a stately Victorian house on Hope Street, while focusing on residential projects, interior design, and historic renovations. Christian J. Ladds, AIA, LEED AP, a member of the firm since 1984, became a partner in 1990 and the firm name changed to Lerner Ladds Architects. The firm received major commissions through the 90s that continued a trend to multi–faceted civic and institutional work in addition to its port- folio of residential and commercial projects. Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, LEED AP became a partner after four years at the firm, and the name was changed to Lerner | Ladds + Bartels. The growth of new partners reflects the truly additive nature of the process that has seen the firm evolve from its roots as a respected engineering firm to one of the premier architecture firms in Rhode Island. R. Drayton Fair, AIA, ALA, LEED AP joined the firm as a principal in 2003, bringing with him over 20 years of public and institutional experience with an expertise in library design and Massachusetts public work. Principal Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP joined the firm in 2013 with years of experience in public, private, and charter schools from K-12 that span the Northeast region. He also has experience within planning and legislative areas of the profession that have contributed to his cost- effective, creative, and well-executed architectural approach. Senior associates Suzanne diSalvo, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP; Aimee Lombardo, AIA, LEED AP; Mark Hallee, AIA; along with associate J.B. Eric Smith, LEED AP have been instrumental in the continued growth of the firm, leading the development of numerous award-winning projects. They are sup- ported by a group of young architecture professionals, fostered through training, peer sharing, and mentorship, and able to advance to the highest levels of the profession. In 2011, the firm upsized to the Design Exchange in Pawtucket, leading the adaptive reuse building as developer, and streamlined our name to LLB Architects, honoring the past and emphasizing our profession. We’ve also established a project management office in Boston to better service our clients in the Greater Boston region and the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts. With our new name and recent relocation, we’re excited for the next step in our future and evolution. p t u q 4 Qualifications and Proposal for Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project 5 LLB Architects 4 / 10 Scope of Services / Project Approach One of the underlying facts of a A problem well stated is a problem half solved. facilities or master planning study is that some of the information need- - John Dewey ed exists, while some is speculative or must be projected. Since it is easy to gather, quantify, and understand the existing, relative to the more difficult task of qualifying and projecting the future needs or options, we find it helpful to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and then concentrate on possibilities of the future. We’ve assembled a team of tal- ented, experienced, and financially solid consultants, many of whom have completed dozens of school projects with us. Our project team includes individuals with specialties in education, communications, environmental psychology, urban planning, all aspects of K- 12 architecture, engineer- ing, interior design, graphic design, educational technology requirements, and the selection of furniture for educational environments. Our team will utilize the knowledge we’ve gained through the numerous success- ful feasibility studies and facilities utilization studies we’ve completed