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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

The Design Process in 6 Simple Steps Why You Need A Great Commercial Architect For Your Project What is Commercial Architectural Design? Commercial architects work on projects ranging from corporate buildings and cultural venues to hospitals and airports.

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The National Speed Skating Oval or the Ice Ribbon by Populous

aasarchitecture

Designed as a spectacular new landmark by global sports architecture firm Populous, after winning an international design competition, the ‘Ice Ribbon’ was created as a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage that celebrates the elegance, precision, pace and dynamic of speed skating.

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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

Sometimes I think the public thinks that Architects spend all day dreaming and drawing plans for cool buildings. Reviewing the work of contractors, so they can get paid, . After we solved the design problem, the next 11 months were spent… . Unlike school, time and money sometimes dictate the design of the project.

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The Best Architect Exam Prep Resources

The Architect's Guide

Project, Planning, & Design (PPD). Project Planning & Design (PPD) is an exam that tests your ability to design sites and buildings. It should be called “Schematic Design.” Practice Management (PcM) is an exam that tests your ability to operate and successfully run an architectural firm.

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Back to the Garden

Landscape Architecture Magazine

From 2000 to 2005, OLIN worked on the Bethel Woods master plan, with its winding path system, and produced design and construction documents for the project. Today, rows of trees and a building devoted to grounds maintenance impede historic views. Our paving contractor said, what if?” Photo courtesy Heritage Landscapes LLC.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

EntreArchitect

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture.