The wren
group
Planning and Design Firm,
THE WREN GROUP, INC
The Wren Group, Inc. established in 1990, is a planning and design firm, drawing from
over 75 years of combined design experience.
Located in Pasadena, California the firm has established itself as a leader in client
relations and on-time planning delivery. Many of the firm’s business relationships predate the firm’s origination.
THE WREN GROUP
“If a client needs us we will be there.”
The Pasadena office is freeway close to the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles’ West Side, South Bay, and Downtown central business districts. “Have pencil will travel” has been the mantra ever since the firm’s beginning twenty-six years ago, although these days it’s by way of a computer.
Each of The Wren Group’s staff of licensed planners and designers is skilled in his or her area of expertise. Each staff member brings to the whole, a wide variety of individual planning experience.
The Wren Group is committed to providing a timely completion of attractive and efficient projects. The Wren Group strive for personal attention to client concerns and to the project’s technical details.
PLANNING SERVICES
Construction Verification
Building compliance with architectural plans
Space calculations per BOMA standards, Tenant logs
ADA site and construction review and documentation
Programming and Interior Planning
Meeting with principals and decision makers
Providing a program analysis
Preliminary Space Studies
Construction Documents
Consisting of:
Title Sheet
Access notes and details
Construction/Demolition Plan
Electrical/Communication Plan
Details, elevations, schedules and notes
City Agency Interaction
Submitting approved construction documents for plan check
Plan check revisions as required
Construction Bidding
Distribution of approved plans
Soliciting bids from qualified contractors
Collection of construction bids
Evaluation of bids
Construction Observation
In-office communication with general contractor
Contractor and sub contractor observation, on site, as required
Origination of bulletins and change orders as required
Construction close out, punch list
Interior Design Services
Interior finishes/furniture budgeting
Selection of finishes
Inventory of existing furniture and equipment
Selection of new furniture and equipment
Procurement of new selections
Furniture installation documents
Furniture/equipment installation management
Furniture and equipment installation close out, punch list
Art and plant layout design and installation
Review of tenant relocation plans
Graphic Design Services
Corporation Identification
Logo Design
Site Graphics/Building Graphics
Project Standards of Care
As an office we:
Continually update computer based CAD (computer aided design) drafting programs Attend continuing educational seminars with regard to the computer programs we use Attend continuing educational seminars with regard to industry advancements
For our projects we:
Research governing agency notes and codes related to projects prior to commencement of project planning
Many times meeting face to face with city officials to clarify points
On-site verify all our project’s existing site conditions with laser driven devises
Listen to our clients
Generate, as appropriate, detailed planning programs for client review and revisions
Provide CAD driven planning
Constantly review accessibility standards (Path of Travel)
Have time-worn construction standard sheets, honed sharp over time and updated regularly
Produce construction planning, using details commensurate with project and industry standards
Track planning as it progresses thru government agencies
Are able to respond quickly to site construction questions and requests
Our projects are:
In-house committee reviewed, as deemed appropriate
Reviewed by management prior to distribution
Reviewed by management prior to submittals for plan check and or construction
The Wren Group produces each project with the care and the professionalism commensurate with the
standards of the industry in our location.
Projects
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Long Beach
Los Angeles County Counsel
Los Angeles,
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
