June 99
INTERIOR DESIGN CRITERIA
FOR NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECTS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1.
GENERAL
1.1
Provide finish schedule and color schedules on the
architectural drawings. Color schedules are to include
Interior and exterior.
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 to include as fixtures, millwork, and items
requiring a selection of color.
1.4
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 National
Cemetery mission and its staff and the veteran
clientele. 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, appearance
retention, and maintenance. Optimum principles of
good design need to be expressed.
VA Design Guide -- National Cemetery Administration
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