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EP 95: Schematic Design

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a client on a new residential project, the first phase that happens is “Schematic Design”, the initial part of the process where everyone tries to figure out what exactly the project is supposed to accomplish. The post EP 95: Schematic Design first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. ” ( that sounds like something Schematic Design would say to Programming if it were a jerk.) . It was way better.

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7 Best Architecture Firms in The Philippines

Architizer

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. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in The Philippines based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

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15 Top AI Tools for Architects and Designers

Architizer

While Midjourney is yet to fill the shoes of your favorite visualizer, the intelligent program can help designers convey complex designs by producing stunning visual narratives to help demonstrate to clients and stakeholders our vision. Best AI Tool for Generating Design Alternatives Maket.ai Image by author.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 010 | Eight Steps to a Happy Client

EntreArchitect

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. They’ve never experienced a design process or any type of major construction. Play the Process Like a Game.

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Don’t Let the Internet Design Your Project

Life of an Architect

I wrote a post years ago titled “ Schematic Design – This Isn’t Architecture ” and while I think you should go read it (because it’s amazing) I will save some of you the time and summarise. Cheers – and don’t let the internet design your next project, it’s a bad idea.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Additional Considerations in Commercial Architectural Design There are many additional elements in commercial buildings that you don’t need to consider in residential architecture. While every individual architect's design process is unique to them, there are several essential phases you can expect from any commercial design process.