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E! The original construction cost estimate for the multi-functionfmulti-faceted Brand Library and Art Center historic preservation, upgrade and renovation was-$7.595 M. Unique design solutions —relocating the entry by creating a new Entry Pavilion that improved accessibility and wayfinding while architecturally and functionally connecting the early 20th century library to the 1950's art center addition allowed our team to complete the project on -schedule for $5.2 M; a cost savings of -$2.4 M. The landscape and plant palettes were part of the historic preservation of the 1904 Brand mansion (library); sited within the context of a municipal recreational park Brand's white facade is a Glendale icon, standing out against lush vegetation and identifying the community as it sits on a terraced slope at the base of Verdugo Mountains in Brand Park. Our solution was embraced by Public Works, the Library Staff, the community and patrons whom enjoy the renewed spaces. Outreach led to the community's sense of ownership in the changes made while remaining protective of cherished elements. Since our American Planning Association award -winning adaptive re -use plan for the historic Pan Pacific Auditorium, Gruen has continued to make alterations, improvements, remodeling/ renovations, adaptive re -use and historical restorations an important part of our practice. Other projects include the adaptive re -use of the Hall of Health and Technology Hall (exhibit halls) into the California Science Center headquarters, the adaptive re -use of the existing Los Angeles County Library into County Hall offices along with urban design and park/lake refurbishments for the East Los Angeles Civic Center and Plaza, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Seismic Repair and Hollywood Bowl renovations. For the Foley Federal Building and US Courthouse and the Jewish Federation Goldsmith Center, our team's modernized designs enhanced the buildings' image while significantly reinforcing safety, security and technological improvements. We also performed the conversion of a irregular -shaped classroom into a Moot Court for UC Irvine's School of Law. Construction is nearly complete on our adaptive re -use of the historic Tower Theatre, a new flagship retail store with multi -purpose spaces for events, performances and training courses. We plan our projects holistically, designing exterior spaces with flexibility for future growth in mind while our buildings are designed from the inside -out with a focus on tenant improvement - related needs of staff, visitors and citizens. This approach is applied not only to major interventions, but also to technical infrastructure modernization and repair. Gruen Associates bases its governmental facilities design on long life -cycle principles of durability, longevity and sustainability as we select materials, building systems, finishes and equipment. Urban Desian. Plannina and Site Derrelaament. Planning and site development starts with pedestrian safety, while striving to design meaningful outdoor spaces that contribute to the overall aesthetic experience on a civic campus. Outdoor gathering spaces strengthen campus beauty and enhance safety with key pedestrian nodes and significant building entrances, secured perimeters and campus access points, and long site lines to ensure adequate supervision of activities on public properties. Building footprints on existing campuses are driven by available land, so site and master planning require grouping buildings together and configuring them on the site for maximum footprint efficiency. Our in-house Architecture, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Transportation Planning groups can enhance connectivity through providing spaces that inspire and accommodate for additional work collaboration, recreation, sense -of -place and multi -modal linkages. A review of the City's City of Santa Ana RFP for Space Planning and Architectural Consulting Service r� yu GRUENASSCCIATES RFP No. 20-040 2 V V -328 .iilCl IITCGTunC f'LAfJNPJG UiTEFIGT� LAM1 LSGA