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The Schematic Design Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

When working with an architect to design a custom home, the second phase of the design process is called Schematic Design. This is when the building starts to take shape through a series of design exercises that test out the goals and requirements established during the pre-design programming phase.

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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

If parts of the building are to be maintained then it is especially important to get a complete documentation of the structure. These may be done with simple hand sketches, Sketch-Up models or even Computer Assisted Design (CAD) drawings, but they will tend to be very diagrammatic and simple.

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21st Century Architect Guide: 7 Visualization Tools Architects Can’t Live Without

Architizer

Conceptualization: Sketching and Diagramming – The Napkin Chronicles Interior of the reimagined Autodesk Gallery, San Francisco, CA, United States Photograph provided by Autodesk We’ve all been there — a moment of divine inspiration striking in the middle of lunch, hastily scribbling our ideas on a napkin, a receipt, even our hand.

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Programming: The Foundation of Design

Matt Fajkus Architecture

It will also be a time to allow constraints, such as budget and market standards, to feedback on the Owner’s wishlist before design begins. This circulation diagram of our Hipped House shows distinct flows for social activities and the family’s private life, as well as their relationship with the hilly site on Lake Austin.

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Competitions: Design Competition of International Islands and the Future Residence

Bustler

For detailed regulation conditions, please see competition documents – site planning and su file) Design Requirements. The contents of the design shall meet the requirements for the schematic design, including but not limited to architectural function composition, site plan, elevation, renderings, etc.

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Competitions: The International Competition of Open Call for the Creative Scheme of Cuihu Sports Centre

Bustler

Main design tasks (For specific requirements, please refer to the Design Specification (announcement version) , the final requirements are subject to the Competition Technical Documents ) ?1?Design The second stage—Competition design ?1?The Each unit is limited to submit 1 design proposal.