Life of an Architect

JANUARY 20, 2019

of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means. The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, and Instagram-worthy job-site photos.

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Schematic Design Architecture Sketching Diagram 71

Matt Fajkus Architecture

AUGUST 16, 2021

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 Diagram Sketching Design 52

Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2014

I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. Waterfront house initial concept sketches.

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Sketching Design Client Clients 90

Architizer

MAY 11, 2023

These tools are our trusty partners throughout the performance that is design. From sketching the earliest of ideas to unveiling new worlds in digital landscapes, many tools have revolutionized the way we work and transformed how we communicate our ideas.

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Visualization Architect Sketching Schematic Design 98

Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

From the outside, the elegant New York Home seems clean and modernist, with glazed walls that seem to nod to iconic 20th century buildings like the Farnsworth House. Yet the layout of Square House is completely new, designed purposefully without a front door, a detail that completely re-configures the hierarchy of the spaces.

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Architecture Firms Inspiration Education 101

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Build rapport with the contractor.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneurial architect. Robert Yuen builds tools and software. My name is Mark R. This is your third visit back here.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

6:45am I had to sketch out a quick graphic image for my annual “ What to Get an Architect for Christmas ” post. A Christmas ornament seemed Christmas-y enough so I sketched it up, took a picture of it with my phone, brought it into Photoshop where I added some color, and then *BOOM* … the graphic was created.

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Architect Sketching Small Firm Client 94

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Founded in 2015, the practice manifests architecture across diverse scales of design with superlative craft, detail and materiality. Our unique architectural approach to design traces context, environment, sustainability and human behavior to create spaces and experiences individual to each project, location and client.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Residential 107

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Build rapport with the contractor.

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Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients.

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 17, 2014

We had several 3-4 hours work bursts and I would retreat off to myself to consolidate my notes and my sketches, formulate the questions and prepare a more specific agenda for what we should discus next. They need room for their guests so the plan is to remove the neighboring cabin and build a new cabin. Makes sense?

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Client Clients Schematic Design Mining 88

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

There was "design assist" for the facades and an envelope consultant who did quality control of our detailing. To procure architects for high profile public projects anonymously via independently juried design competitions was and is common practice in Germany and other parts of Europe.

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