The Design Review process ensures a consistent standard across the Presidio.
The Design Review process ensures a consistent standard of design across the Presidio and ensures that each project, whether large or small, makes a successful contribution to the greater whole. Design review takes a “big picture” view of the Presidio’s built environment and evaluates each project for its level of appropriateness within the Presidio’s unique setting. The Design Review processes applies a consistent design vocabulary to new construction, site furnishings, lighting and signage. The process seeks to standardize project designs to ensure that all landscape and building features reflect the same design sensibility. To achieve the above objectives, the Design Review process provides:
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Design Review will be coordinated for all projects that are visible from the public realm as well as major building interior improvements. Because Presidio buildings and landscapes are managed and maintained by a variety of Presidio Trust divisions, individual projects are often developed in isolation. In addition, tenant-driven projects are typically designed by private sector architects and landscape designers who may lack an understanding of the Presidio’s character.
To ensure that all projects contribute to an attractive and seamless whole when constructed, the Design Review process provides a consistent review and evaluation that is based on the following criteria:
Projects subject to Design Review shall be submitted to the Design Review Administrator via the Planning Review Process. The Design Review Administrator then forwards the information to the appropriate Design Review Committee (DRC) members. The DRC is comprised of the following Presidio Trust staff members:
Based on the nature of the project, the Design Review Administrator will forward project materials to the DRC members with the appropriate design expertise for review and comment. The DRC meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to review projects, hold a discussion, and provide guidance. Based on the projects on the agenda, the Design Review Administrator will invite selected DRC members, peer reviewers, and/or other Trust representatives who have specialized knowledge related to the type of project being reviewed to attend.