INTERIOR DESIGN MANUAL
FOR REGIONAL OFFICES
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
May 2006
1.
ITEMS UNIQUE TO VA
1.1.
Provide finish schedule in the specifications Section 09050
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FINISHES, MATERIALS, and FINISH SCHEDULE, not on
the architectural drawings. See Article 6, Interior Design Master
Specification Index, for this Master Specification.
1.2.
Manufacturers names are used to reference, describe and identify
color, texture or pattern. This is not to be construed as an
endorsement of proprietary selections. Refer to specification
09050, Part 1- General, manufacturers, and article 4, Proprietary.
1.3.
The specifying of all architectural finishing materials with
color, textures and patterns before the contract documents are
issued.
2.
GENERAL:
2.1.
THE DESIGN SOLUTION:
A.
Goal: To provide a supportive interior environment that is
respectful of the public monies, and expresses high quality
design.
B.
Concept: The design is to pivot from the regional offices
mission and its staff and the veteran clientel. The solution
needs to provide an interior that responds to the regional
elements, supports human performance, one that reflects
individual characters well as relationship to the group, and
to the organization as a whole. One that is user friendly to
those they serve, the veteran.
The color, texture, finish and materials need to be selected
with the priorities of cost, life cycle, maintenance,
long-wearing and appearance retention. Optimum principles of
good design need to be expressed.
C.
Function:
1.
Functional requirements dictate maintainable color,
textures, patterns, material selections, combination of
materials and installation techniques. Materials must be
chosen for longevity and good appearance retention.
2.
A working knowledge of the properties of all materials is
a necessary tool. This includes the installation
procedure, and the forgiveness of the materials as
installed in a lower bidder situation, the replacement
and/or patching qualities of the material. New materials
that contain different maintenance procedures and/or
training for required patching are to be presented and
approved as suitable.
D.
Costs:
l.
As stewards of public monies, every design and selection
is to employ the priorities of cost-savings. Information
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