STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

LAW FIRMS

F E E M U N S O N E B E RT | A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N

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CONTENTS
PROFILE

PROCESS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

RELEVANT PROJECTS

RESUMES
 BAKER & MCKENZIE

PROFILE
FME, Architecture + Design is a San Francisco-based firm specializing in
architecture and interior design. Our portfolio includes projects for office,
corporate interiors, business and industrial parks, research and development,
retail, renovation, churches, schools, childcare and housing.

Since starting shop in 1980, we have made it our mission to fulfill our clients’
needs to the utmost. Whether they require new space, are relocating,
expanding, or simply reconfiguring their spaces, we provide our clients with
innovative high-quality design under strict adherence to scheduling and
budgetary demands.

FME is a member of the US Green Building Council and has LEED Accredited
Professionals on staff. We have incorporated sustainable design solutions into
our projects throughout the firm’s history. Our portfolio includes LEED certified
projects.

For project documentation, FME utilizes Revit – a Building Information Modeling

(BIM) software that combines 3D modeling and 2D drawings. This tool is fully
compatible with AutoCAD and can produce photo-realistic point of view
images, digital walkthroughs and 3D models.

Above all, we are passionate about our work and pride ourselves on giving our
clients individual, personalized service with hands-on principal participation in all
project phases.
 PROCESS
FME’S APPROACH TO VALUE

SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS LLP

 PROCESS
FME’S APPROACH TO VALUE

SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS LLP


FME, Architecture + Design is a strong advocate for
a functional and flexible plan and also for the best
use of the available budget – i.e. value by design. This
process begins by discussing the overall project goals
(project visioning) and determining a strategy to
achieve those goals.
Once the project goals are established, programming
provides a micro view of the growth, functional and
flexibility needs for the group and forms the planning
criteria for further development. Our pre-lease
services are designed to provide all the comparative
information the client needs to make the best deal
with the fewest surprises in regard to time and
money.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SELECTED LAW FIRM PROJECTS
SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS LLP BAKER & MCKENZIE
Once the lease is signed, our task moves to the
continuing development of the plans and the best
use of the available funds. Throughout the process,
our 3D technology allows for a new level of
communication – first with the client to understand
the proposed solutions and finally with the contractor
to both price and build the project.
FME’s entire process is dedicated to finding the best
solutions, providing a full understanding of all decision
points and providing a work space that improves
productivity and encourages the retention of valuable
employees.
New Location
Baker & McKenzie, San Francisco, CA Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, San Francisco, CA
50,000 sq. ft. 18,000 sq. ft.
Pillsbury & Levinson LLP, San Francisco, CA Adams Nye Sinunu Bruni Becht LLP, San Francisco, CA
7,000 sq. ft. 17,000 sq. ft.
Kauff, McClain & McGuire LLP, San Francisco, CA Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy PC, San Francisco, CA
7,000 sq. ft. 10,500 sq. ft.
 VALUE BY DESIGN

Pre-Lease Services

PROJECT VISIONING
Establish overall project goals.
TOUR / SITE SELETION BUILDING ANALYSIS SITE COMPARISON LEASE NEGOIATIONS /
LEASE SIGNATURE
Develop short list of Perform due diligence. Compare planning efficiencies
C
potential sites. Investigate building and cost to build out space. Determine
De t construction allowance
infrastructure / deficiencies. Select building. & tenant vs. landlord
committments.

GENERAL
ERA
CONTRACTOR PRICING

Develop project costs in

each building.

PROGRAMMING
AMM
AMM
M TEST FIT PRICING
NG
GPPL
PLAN
L DBI REVIEW PROJECT BUD
B
BUDGET
UD
D &
SCHEDULE
Develop project criteria. Perform test fits of Prepare
Pr
r annotated plans for gen- Perform code check before lease
Pe
Interview practice groups. selected buildings. eral contractor pricing. commitment. Review proposed budget
Establish growth & adjacencies. & schedule.
 VALUE BY DESIGN

Pre-Lease Services

PROJECT VISIONING
Establish overall project goals.
TOUR / SITE SELETION BUILDING ANALYSIS SITE COMPARISON LEASE NEGOIATIONS /
LEASE SIGNATURE
Develop short list of Perform due diligence. Compare planning efficiencies
C
potential sites. Investigate building and cost to build out space. Determine
De t construction allowance
infrastructure / deficiencies. Select building. & tenant vs. landlord
committments.

GENERAL
ERA
CONTRACTOR PRICING

Develop project costs in

each building.

PROGRAMMING
AMM
AMM
M TEST FIT PRICING
NG
GPPL
PLAN
L DBI REVIEW PROJECT BUD
B
BUDGET
UD
D &
SCHEDULE
Develop project criteria. Perform test fits of Prepare
Pr
r annotated plans for gen- Perform code check before lease
Pe
Interview practice groups. selected buildings. eral contractor pricing. commitment. Review proposed budget
Establish growth & adjacencies. & schedule.
 Post-Lease Services Construction

CLIENT REVIEW CLIENT REVIEW CONSTRUCTION

& APPROVAL & APPROVAL

Construct
Co
o interior improvements.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRICING W/ VALUE CONTRACT PERMIT APPLICATION BIDDING

DING CONSTRUCTION
RUC
ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION ADMINISTRATION
FFurther define the plan details, File for building permit. Obtain
Ob
b bids from subcontractors.
finishes and materials. Update and Prepare
Pre
e drawings and specifications Support
Sup
p and monitor construction
confirm budget. for bidding and permitting. process.
 Post-Lease Services Construction

CLIENT REVIEW CLIENT REVIEW CONSTRUCTION

& APPROVAL & APPROVAL

Construct
Co
o interior improvements.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PRICING W/ VALUE CONTRACT PERMIT APPLICATION BIDDING

DING CONSTRUCTION
RUC
ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION ADMINISTRATION
FFurther define the plan details, File for building permit. Obtain
Ob
b bids from subcontractors.
finishes and materials. Update and Prepare
Pre
e drawings and specifications Support
Sup
p and monitor construction
confirm budget. for bidding and permitting. process.

FME, Architecture + Design is a strong advocate for
a functional and flexible plan and also for the best
use of the available budget – i.e. value by design. This
process begins by discussing the overall project goals
(project visioning) and determining a strategy to
achieve those goals.
Once the project goals are established, programming
provides a micro view of the growth, functional and
flexibility needs for the group and forms the planning
criteria for further development. Our pre-lease
services are designed to provide all the comparative
information the client needs to make the best deal
with the fewest surprises in regard to time and
money.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SELECTED LAW FIRM PROJECTS
SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS LLP BAKER & MCKENZIE
Once the lease is signed, our task moves to the
continuing development of the plans and the best
use of the available funds. Throughout the process,
our 3D technology allows for a new level of
communication – first with the client to understand
the proposed solutions and finally with the contractor
to both price and build the project.
FME’s entire process is dedicated to finding the best
solutions, providing a full understanding of all decision
points and providing a work space that improves
productivity and encourages the retention of valuable
employees.
New Location
Baker & McKenzie, San Francisco, CA Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, San Francisco, CA
50,000 sq. ft. 18,000 sq. ft.
Pillsbury & Levinson LLP, San Francisco, CA Adams Nye Sinunu Bruni Becht LLP, San Francisco, CA
7,000 sq. ft. 17,000 sq. ft.
Kauff, McClain & McGuire LLP, San Francisco, CA Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy PC, San Francisco, CA
7,000 sq. ft. 10,500 sq. ft.
NOSSAMAN, GUTHNER, KNOX & ELLIOTT LLP

Expansion within Existing Facilities

Baker & McKenzie, Palo Alto, CA Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott LLP, San Francisco, CA
35,000 sq. ft. 30,000 sq. ft.

Stein & Lubin LLP, San Francisco, CA Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP, San Francisco, CA
19,000 sq. ft. 50,000 sq. ft.
BAKER & MCKENZIE
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

As the client was renovating within the same building and occupied two
floors with virtually unimpeded views located 14 floors above their new
space, the objective and challenge was to design a space that could in some
way compensate for the loss of premium view. This was to be done within a
reasonable budget and time frame.

The project entailed full demolition and construction from the same shell. The
project team used high quality materials and finishes and custom designed
furniture and signage throughout the project, resulting in a unique, sophisticated
environment. Our focus was on creating interior architecture that was intriguing,
sculptural and incorporated a special quality of custom lighting.
Stepping from the elevator, acrylic babbled cove lighting immediately highlights
the use of limestone, wood paneling and Venetian plaster. A curved backlit
identity wall, composed of ribbed acrylic panels, screens the restroom entrances
and provides an animated focal point for the elevator lobby. Just beyond the
identity wall is the reception area which introduces the “public square”. A
custom desk anchors this space and leads to the window lined seating area that
takes full advantage of the views.

Expanding from the lobby, the square serves as a sophisticated public

environment for lawyer-client interaction. In addition to the reception desk, the
space is wrapped on two sides by conference rooms and by a marketing wall
with a built-in flat screen on the fourth side. The interior stair with its wood
paneled divider and cove lighting serves as the center point of the public square,
uniting the separate uses of the four sides.
Accessed from the public square, the state-of-the-art conference facility includes
plug-ins for laptops, built-in microphones, A/V drop-down projector and screen,
and centrally controlled lighting and shades. Custom etched glass walls on two
sides maintain privacy while providing views and natural light.

A glass lined perimeter corridor provides ample natural light and leads into a
room divided by a movable central wall that opens to form the largest meeting
space. Modular tables in the room reconfigure to serve a variety of meeting
and training requirements. The lighting, A/V system and window shades are all
centrally controlled.
“FME understands how to work with law firms and their evolving needs.
Throughout our ongoing relationship, we’ve worked closely with them to
maintain our aesthetic standards while making efficient use of our space.”

- Eileen Winter
Executive Director
Baker & McKenzie
STEIN & LUBIN
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

More than 15 years ago, FME worked with Stein & Lubin to build out their new
space in the Pyramid Center. Then in 2001, the client embarked on a project to
expand within their existing facility by maximizing the number of smaller offices
within the floor that they occupied. Plans were generated for a phased project
that provided for an 18% expansion of the quantity of perimeter offices. The
size of the floor and the building module provided the opportunity for existing 3
bay offices to be reduced for 2 bay offices.

Extensive coordination of schedules and continuous on-site supervision by

the general contractor provided for a successful solution to a very complex
expansion within the occupied space.
SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

FME provided full interior design services in renovating the existing 18,000 sq. ft.
office space. The scope of work included furniture services.
NOSSAMAN, GUTHNER, KNOX & ELLIOTT
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

This 30,000 sq. ft. client initially embarked on an analysis of similar available space
and ultimately decided to “blend and extend” at their existing location of 50
California Street.

The project included an expansion of 10,000 sq. ft. (1/2 floor) above the existing
space with the addition of an interior connecting stair, new admin workstations
throughout and a new multi-purpose conference and training center within
the interior space of the expansion floor. Cosmetic changes were made to the
existing space in a series of phased efforts.
CARROLL, BURDICK & MCDONOUGH
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

This project entailed a full floor expansion at 44 Montgomery Street of

approximately 14,000 square feet. The challenge to provide a space that was
compatible with the existing design aesthetic on the lower floors was achieved
through a more modern design. Glass on the office fronts provided an
interesting contrast to the more traditional dark wood vernacular.
THINK PANMURE
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

This project entailed renovation from shell condition for a well known financial
services group in their Pyramid Center headquarters. The 12,000 sq. ft. space
incorporated a new trading area, a training/broadcast facility and executive
offices. The entrance focuses on the main reception area and conference room
with innovative lighting solutions. The scope of work included specification of
new furniture and equipment.
GRYPHON INVESTORS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

A 15,000 sq. ft. build-out of a large open space trading floor used by the
previous tenants, Deutsche Bank (a space FME also designed), to house the
addition of perimeter and interior private offices and conference rooms.
Extensive use of glass creates a sleek, modern aesthetic and takes advantage of
the spectacular views of downtown San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay.
Build-out also included the addition of an exercise area, locker room, restrooms
and showers.

FME provided programming, building selection, space planning, interior design

and furniture specification for this well-respected private equity firm located on
the 24th floor of One Market Plaza.
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LAW FIRMS

F E E M U N S O N E B E RT | A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N

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