DESIGN SURVEY

Please describe your project here! This is the area where you can help us understand the projects overall objectives and essential design elements. What are the big picture items? Any goals we should know about? Is this a large format travel center, a suburban convenience store, or something completely different? Let us know; the more info the better!

What’s the estimated square footage for the project? Anything unique to note?

Any given store has required components that define the retail experience. Please briefly describe your vision for the store layout. Please include information on restroom sizes & number of cooler doors.

Please provide info on food service offerings that needs to be included in the design. Proprietary or Franchise? Large kitchen or more grab and go? This is the area to help us understand your menu and how you want to take food service to market. If there are food specific contacts involved in the process, please include their contact details.

Please use this space to report any other relevant info that we need to know before starting the project.

Attach all project document files in the fields below. Please include any relevant info, including site reports (IMST or equivalent), site photos, and project files. For bulk uploads or any issues, please contact Jason McDonald at jmcdonald@paragon4design.com.

Please list & describe your exterior design inspirations. What do you like about each of them?
Please attach example images if available.

Please list & describe your material preferences for the exterior design (ie. masonry, stucco, metal, etc.). Are there any city requirements we need to be aware of in terms of materials or window requirements?

Please attach example images if available.

Do you want towers incorporated into the exterior design?
Please describe your design preferences for towers & attach example images if available.

Do you have a preference for the design profile of the exterior roofline?
For example modern or linear, traditional or eaves?
Please describe & attach example images if available.

Please list & describe your interior design inspirations. What do you like about each of them?
Please attach example images if available.

Please list & describe your material preferences for the interior walls and materials you don’t want us to use. Describe your preferences on paint & colors – neutral, pops of color, bold colors, or patterns etc. Please attach example images if available.

Do you prefer an open (exposed ductwork and structure) or closed ceiling?
Open ceiling – painted, natural color, or pop of color?
Closed ceiling – What type of ceiling treatment do you prefer?
Do you want ceiling clouds, and if so, what style?
Please attach example images if available.

Please describe your preferences for the interior lighting design.
Do you have any special requests or needs with regard to the interior lighting design?
Please attach example images if available.

Please describe your preferences for the interior flooring design & finishes.
Examples – Tile, concrete, LVT, etc. Other considerations include size of tiles preferred color.
Please attach example images if available.

Please describe your preferences for the interior cabinetry & countertops.
Cabinetry – Metal or wood construction & front finish preference (laminate or color)?
Countertop finishes – Quartz or solid surface? Please attach example images if available.

Please describe your preferences regarding interior seating.
What styles of seating do you want to include in the design (tables and chairs or booths, color, material, height, etc.)? Please attach example images if available.

Please describe your preferences for the interior graphics & décor design.
Do you prefer subtle graphics with a focus on finishes or a larger focus on graphics instead?
Do you have existing branding to include in the design?
Please attach example images if available.

Are there any unique or specific ideas that you want to include in the interior design?
This can include a history wall/images, brand story graphic, local connections etc.
Please attach example images if available.

Budget considerations can effect the finishes and materials that our designers will specify.
Please describe the budget for your project & any budget information you wish to share.

Timeframe & deadline considerations can effect material lead times and designer schedules.
Please describe the timeframe for your project & tell us your projected store opening date.