EDUCATION
PLANNING
DESIGN

EDUCATION
SERVICES
Our Education Services team members are experts in all things concerning Master Planning, Program Specifications, and Funding Acquisition. They serve our clients as planning and approval agency liaisons, funding application specialists, master planners and community outreach leaders. This is a team that has built solid relationships with agency representatives at all levels, has successfully built consensus among community and stakeholder groups, and has assisted clients in the acquisition of over $600M in state and local funding. We believe that proper planning is integral to all successful projects and have developed Facilities Planning Services as a basic component of our comprehensive service offering.



CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION
Construction is a top priority at Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke. We’ve learned that this is often the most critical point in the completion of successful projects- projects that are well managed, well executed, and remain within budget and schedule. By providing a construction administration team that works specifically on project construction coordination, our clients are assured greater peace of mind that our firm remains thoroughly involved throughout the construction phase. This team, led by Director of Construction Operations, Ron Olufson (a general contractor with 35+ years of field experience) will provide bidding assistance, field services, document processing, and a specialized agency application coordinator. They will partner closely with project contractors to find innovative solutions to any issues that arise and ensure timely completion with minimal changes in the field.

CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION
Construction is a top priority at Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke. We’ve learned that this is often the most critical point in the completion of successful projects- projects that are well managed, well executed, and remain within budget and schedule. By providing a construction administration team that works specifically on project construction coordination, our clients are assured greater peace of mind that our firm remains thoroughly involved throughout the construction phase. This team, led by Director of Construction Operations, Ron Olufson (a general contractor with 35+ years of field experience) will provide bidding assistance, field services, document processing, and a specialized agency application coordinator. They will partner closely with project contractors to find innovative solutions to any issues that arise and ensure timely completion with minimal changes in the field.

NEXT STEPS
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01.
Identifying & Prioritizing Needs
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02.
Categorizing Priorities
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03.
Formal Design & Cost Estimate
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04.
Final Scope Approval
EXPERIENCE
From modernizations and historical renovations to new, large-scale auditoriums, Ruhnau Clarke Architects has over 70 years of theatre design, black box, and performing arts experience. Our design approach has helped our clients’ programs flourish and their actors excel in the arts. Clients such as: South Coast Repertory, The Laguna Playhouse, A Noise Within, Chance Theatre, and numerous school districts.