Appendix - GSA

Architectural
Narrative.
1. Building concept, explaining:
– Entrance locations and service locations.
– Building circulation and arrangement of
major spaces.
– Interior design.
– Adherence to the Historic Building Preservation
Plan, if applicable.
2. Building construction description, explaining,
if applicable:
– Exterior materials, waterproofing, air
barriers/vapor retarders and insulation elements.
– Roofing system(s).
– Exterior glazing system.
– Interior finishes, with detailed explanation for
public spaces.
– Potential locations for artwork commissioned
under the “Art in Architecture” program,
if applicable.
Drawings.
1. Demolition plans.
2. Building floor plans, showing:
– Spaces individually delineated and labeled.
– Enlarged layouts of special spaces.
– Dimensions.
– Accessible routes for the physically disabled as
well as other compliance requirements regarding
signage, toilets, etc.
3. Building roof plan, if applicable, showing:
– Drainage design, including minimum roof slope.
– Dimensions.
– Membrane and insulation configuration of the
roofing system.
4. Elevations of major building façades (if changes to
the exterior are proposed), showing:
– Existing and new fenestration.
– Existing and new exterior materials.
– Cast shadows.
5. Two building sections (of renovated areas only),
showing:
– Accommodation of structural systems.
– Mechanical penthouses, if any.
– Floor to floor and other critical dimensions.
– Labeling of most important spaces.
6. Exterior wall sections, showing:
– Materials of exterior wall construction, including
flashing, connections and method of anchoring.
– Vertical arrangement of interior space, including
accommodation of mechanical, fire protection and
electrical services in the floor and ceiling zones.
7. Proposed room finish schedule, showing:
– Floors, base, walls and ceilings.
– Finish schedule may be bound into narrative.
Historic Preservation
8.5 " x 11" report, signed by qualified preservation
architect, including
Narrative.
1. General: Project purpose, scope, groups and
individuals involved, substantive changes to
approach described in concept submission
2. Existing conditions, describing:
– Overall building size, configuration, character
– Project location
– Existing original materials and design, alterations
– New findings from testing or analysis in concept
phase
Revised March 2005 – PBS-P100
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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