Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. This was a quick plan study that I prepared so that I could show the client how we could add another bedroom to this one area of the house. This sketch is actually an earlier iteration of the 4th sketch in this post.

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Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. ReNa Design © Reza Najafian Founded in 2012, ReNa Design is a young architectural group active in design, architecture and research.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Residential 110

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2013

For this job – Lyday Farms – we used a landscape architect for the project although we set up the diagramming of the site. link] Bob Borson it also helps create breezes – ages old technique [link] Bridget Willard I guess I never thought of it. As far as landscaping goes, it really depends on the project.

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Project Architect Site Exterior 78

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

This technique works on any large format sheet of paper. This technique also leaves you with an exposed title block along the outside edge of the paper which means no unfolding is necessary to see the nougaty drawing center. I have labeled the corners to help you keep track of how the sheet is being folded.

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Architect Architecture Technique Deconstruction 99

Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

Freshome – Design and Architecture – is a site that I think my clients knew about before I did. In 2012, I was [ sorta ] lucky enough to make it onto the pages of this fine magazine – an experience neither of us will soon forget. The article can be found here [brace yourself - shudder ].

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Architect Architecture Site Sketching 110

e-architect

MARCH 20, 2023

Bradley Van Der Straeten’s clients had been recommended by a previous client of the architects’ and were looking for an architect to help them transform their beautiful Grade II listed property in Islington. An innovative glazed gap was created to define the new kitchen.

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Housing Design Contemporary Client 40

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Let’s go to my favorite educational design technique – the “narrative” [scene] Night time, new house, couple sleeping in their new bedroom for the first time Future Victim A : Don’t you love our new bedroom? Fear is always helpful in getting my clients to see the correct way.

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Architect Windows Sketching IT 99