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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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Masarycka by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)

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Bordered by Masaryk Station’s railway platforms to the south, Na Florenci street to the north, and the Wilsonova elevated freeway to the east, Masaryčka has been constructed on a derelict site that has stood abandoned for several decades.

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The practical magic of the design process

BD+C

For the latest episode of Side of Design, we invited some of the BWBR team to clear things up, including Sam Griesgraber, Senior Interior Designer; Craig Peterson, Principal, as well as Design Leader and Director of Design; and Steve Busse, Architect and Design Leader. What are this client’s unique goals?

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

There are generally 7 definable phases: The first step is “pre-design.” This includes the selection of the architect and a feasibility study analysis of the site. These may be done with simple hand sketches, Sketch-Up models or even Computer Assisted Design (CAD) drawings, but they will tend to be very diagrammatic and simple.

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Who Needs To Know?

Landscape Architecture Magazine

If they don’t know the deliverables, and the client calls to ask for x, y, or z, and they just go ahead and do that, well, why did you do that? They say, “Because the client asked.” Well, I don’t care if the client asks. And also, where we are in the range of services—schematic design, design development.

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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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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Architects will dig into their research, liaising with their client to get an understanding of the size and scale of the project, the location and its surroundings, and to get a grasp of expectations and projections for the building. All the logistics must be figured out before they can move on to design concepts and proposals.