article thumbnail

Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Additionally, interior specialties such as audio systems, wine rooms, solar systems, or home theaters, for example, should be identified and included in the schematic design budget. Extensive decks, patios, pools, and outdoor living spaces should be considered in a holistic budget during the schematic design phase.

article thumbnail

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

Architizer

Start your entry today > The architectural design process is an intricate dance between creativity and technical mastery. From beginning to end, as each act of a project unfolds, and visions come to life, every architect must rely on an array of visualization tools to help them successfully navigate project stages.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Singapore’s new Science Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

aasarchitecture

Image © Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Appearing to float above the surrounding parkland, the design defines a series of courtyards and gardens leading from the adjacent MRT station towards the pagoda within the Chinese Garden. Image © Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Image © Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).

article thumbnail

Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects

aasarchitecture

Establishing Eleftheria Square as the city’s primary gathering space, Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) design creates new connections intended to unite a divided capital. Source by Zaha Hadid Architects. Located near the centre of Nicosia, Eleftheria Square is adjacent to the Venetian Walls and the dry moat that encircles the city.

article thumbnail

Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects

aasarchitecture

Establishing Eleftheria Square as the city’s primary gathering space, Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) design creates new connections intended to unite a divided capital. Source by Zaha Hadid Architects. Located near the centre of Nicosia, Eleftheria Square is adjacent to the Venetian Walls and the dry moat that encircles the city.

article thumbnail

Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

After the schematic design phase has been completed and a viable project budget has been developed, it is time to design the building’s structural system, layer in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and refine the design of functional spaces.

article thumbnail

The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Undertaking your own commercial design project can feel a little daunting. In Cape Town, architects operate the same as anywhere else. However, specific local regulations and restrictions that impact the design process will vary from country to country. Architects are key figures in any design project.