Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Despite knowing it was coming for me, I decided to post one of my recent sketches to Instagram and Facebook … and I was murdered. Here was the sketch that got me murdered. Since I tend to sketch when I talk, drawings and diagrams are created in real-time, right in front of the client, that reflect our conversation.

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Sketching Project Schematic Design Diagram 108

Deezen

MAY 15, 2023

The exhibition offers a journey from the conception of the venue – conveyed through a series of archival models, presentation documents and sketches – through to its built form, presented through images and one-to-one recommissioned furniture from the bar's interior. There were boxes upon boxes of archival material too.

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Interior Sketching Foundation Concept 105

Architizer

MAY 10, 2023

Manual methods, such as sketching or building paper models, force a designer to make decisions in a highly conscious manner, encouraging a more deliberate, considered approach to architectural design that is hard to replicate through technology. Drawings and models help to communicate design ideas to clients.

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Architect Sketching Client Clients 107

Dwell

OCTOBER 6, 2022

I was sketching and designing furniture, and I had started building prototypes," says Ginger. "I For the most part, Ginger wasn’t a fan of the existing finishes, including a wall of shelves in the living room. Then when I put it out there to my firm, and the world, and to my clients, I’m very enthusiastic about it."

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Sketching Firms Design Finishes 96

A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

This work included interviewing the client to better understand the program of the project, which are the functional requirements of the new construction, the size and orientation of the various component parts, the aesthetic goals, the scheduling requirements, and the approximate budget that is available to design and build the project.

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Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 52

Habitus Living

AUGUST 1, 2023

Moreover, with clients active in the design process, the relationship was built around extensive conversations, sketches, materials and plan developments between Richards Stanisich and the client: “Armidale Residence has been one of our most memorable projects to date.

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Client Clients Sketching Site 52

ArchiDiaries

APRIL 17, 2022

Taking inspiration from the combination of traditional and modern arts, the designer remains committed to demonstrating the art through the sketching of aesthetic elements. As a master of target positioning of projects, the designer rationally and strategically figures out the client’s demand in a profound vision of humanity.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Patrice Gruner: A book with a world map inspired me to sketch up the concept for the client. We always try to understand our clients as good as possible to create a concept which represents the clients philosophy. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? © GRUNER&FRIENDS. © GRUNER&FRIENDS.

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Architizer

AUGUST 30, 2022

EP 02 is a 340 m2 project with 2 floors, and 3 “boxes” with different proportions, materials and programs inside, stacked and connected with strategic placements and orientations to make a functional, clean, practical and attractive home, taking advantage of its location on one of the highest hills of the city and its natural slopes.

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Sustainability Housing Design Client 63

Life of an Architect

AUGUST 9, 2015

Every now and again, someone will try to convince me that the design process is faster using computer software than sketching. Just like talking politics or religion, the “sketching versus computer” debate rarely seems to change anybody’s mind. “Why is that?

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Sketching Windows Building Materials 110

Architizer

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The contrast between both worlds produces a surprising place, a synthetic hybrid landscape, between the natural and the artificial where industrial materials are intermingled with those from the agricultural world. An element that absorbs a pre-existing fence and that is presented with its marvelous sprayed concrete finish.

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Industrial Landscape Modern Materials 81

Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

TILT creates ideas and concepts beyond the constraints of traditional construction methodologies and delivers truly innovative and design-led outcomes for its clients. The blending processes and materials become a metaphor for this collaboration – they are interchangeable and cannot exist without each other. The trophy making process.

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Industrial Glass Technique Residential 52

Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

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. As we are talking, I would ask questions and draw diagrams right in front of the clients to make sure we were on the same page. It was way better.

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Schematic Design Sketching Diagram Architecture 80

Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Fort 137 – The clients sought an environmentally conscious home with a direct relationship to its site to function as a base camp for their active lifestyle. The curated material palette includes weathered steel, hot rolled steel, reconstituted oak, and travertine. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Construction Construction Exterior Consulting 86

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Lots of exposed internal thermal mass was used to store winter heat from the sun but this creates lots of sound reverberation and we had one client who is deaf. – As we progressed through the sketch design phases we had entire meetings where all we talked about was where and how the bikes were going to be stored.

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Housing Client Clients Windows 63

Architizer

JANUARY 28, 2022

Utilizing design colors, materials, finishes, furniture, environmental graphics and more, interior designers focus on experience. Gracinha likes to hear the clients and take them on a unique, personalized and mindful experience. London’s The Gallery at Sketch, Courtesy Rob Whitrow. India Mahdavi.

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Interior Design Firms Sketching 74

30X40 Design Workshop

MARCH 14, 2021

This is the point where that initial sketch of an idea is rendered in physical form. Site and foundation work are time consuming and embody a lot of effort, but progress is often slow and much of the work remains hidden in the finished home. There are no hardware stores, or places to run to if you need an extra bag of concrete.

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Sketching Construction Construction Foundation 52

Architizer

MARCH 2, 2023

The client imagined a flat building, we proposed a tower: to conquer the sky, mark the territory and put the whole commercial district in tension with the future ski slope on the other side. © Zone of Utopia + Mathieu Forest Architecte © Zone of Utopia + Mathieu Forest Architecte What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Zoning Architect Glass Sketching 62

30X40 Design Workshop

AUGUST 3, 2021

With a tiny budget and two young kids, humble materials + simplicity were solutions born of necessity. I'm revisiting + updating the finishes, replacing fixtures + fittings, installing new cabinet fronts + hardware, organizing + decluttering, and even adding a few bespoke details we couldn't afford when we first built our home.

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Architect Installation Sketching Finishes 52

The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From grand entrances and soaring ceilings to carefully curated finishes and exquisite craftsmanship, each element is carefully considered to create an unparalleled sense of luxury. Another architectural feature that sets Cullum Homes apart is their use of sustainable materials.

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Home Architecture Innovation Design 52

Architizer

JULY 10, 2023

While slick renderings are often key in convincing developer clients of an architectural vision, if you ask architects themselves, nothing beats a plan drawing. By choosing the right words to describe elements such as materials, textures, lighting, and spatial qualities, you can enhance the realism and impact of your visualizations.

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Modern Architecture Housing Visualization 101

Portland Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

My grandfather was an engineer as well, who taught me how to sketch and draft with a t square in his workshop, and when I saw what was possible with the Wright book, I was hooked. My most pivotal year in undergrad was my fourth year, where I left Eugene for Columbia University’s New York/Paris program before finishing my thesis in Portland.

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Architect Firms Permits Modern 236

Architects Tales

AUGUST 28, 2019

For your further entertainment, I have provided additional material about architects and architecture. Rich: Let architects sing of aesthetics that bring rich clients in hordes to their knees; just give me a home, in a great circle dome where stresses and strains are at ease. 20: Sketch, sketch! Renzo Piano, architect.

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Education Sketching Client Clients 52

Architizer

APRIL 16, 2022

What drove the selection of materials used in the project? How have your clients responded to the finished project? The current director intends to acquire our design sketches as permanent collection to the Taiwan architectural archive, part of an ongoing national project towards the establishment of an architectural museum.

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Landscape Architect Design Site 88

Architizer

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Niche is produced from black melamine and has a smooth, matte finish that makes the pieces pleasing to the touch and easy on the eye. Lightweight, and nonporous, this marvelous material won’t scratch nonstick cookware, warp, or crack and is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe for worry-free prepping and cleanup. Calm Subscription.

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Architecture School Glass Students Sketching 89

Hotel Designs

APRIL 6, 2023

Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Ian Burleigh, Executive Chairman, Ica, to find out a little more about the story behind the studio… Ica studio has a 50-strong team of both architects and interior designers based between Glasgow and London with a list of clients that span both the globe and the brands in the hospitality arena.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 20, 2016

I went digging through my piles of sketches for this project and I did find one of the early redlines I created. Ryan (in my office – the person responsible for all the Revit drawings you see on this site) blocked out this initial elevation based on the floorplan I sketched up. And the finished product! Well, not really.

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ArchiDiaries

JANUARY 4, 2022

Accordingly, many thrones were custom made from hard to find materials that signified the nation’s richness and glory. Client Brief – Investigate and research Daenerys as a personality on how she would rule the seven kingdoms, and develop a brief for the throne design. Fig: 2 – Reimagine the iron throne. The Iron Throne.

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Students Sketching Diagram Contract 52

30X40 Design Workshop

JULY 11, 2022

I’ve also been using it to record memos as I’m walking through a space and, because the videos can be recomposed later in post, I use it to view areas I may have missed during my visit or export them to send to the client for discussion and general progress updates. I use this bag more than I ever thought I would.

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Architect Mining Site Sketching 52

Architizer

JUNE 28, 2023

In the crowded market of modern residential architecture, captivating visualizations are essential to powerfully convey an initial concept and convince clients of your vision. Follow Architizer's Editor in Chief Paul Keskeys on LinkedIn for more tips on harnessing AI in your architectural workflow!

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Modern Architecture Visualization Contemporary 115

e-architect

MAY 4, 2023

Crafted from oak, with a dark-red finish, the 25 tables and 57 stools will come together to complete a ceremonial display inside the Pavilion. The predominantly timber structure will be light-weight and fully demountable, with a focus on sustainably sourced materials and the reusability of the structure after its time installed at Serpentine.

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Foundation Structure Art Sustainability 61

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The first step is called programming which is when the client and architect discuss the requirements of the project (how many rooms, the function of the phases, etc.), Normally this is in the form of quick sketches The homeowner approves these sketches before proceeding to the next phase which is Design Development.

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Schematic Design Sketching Design Diagram 106

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

More accurately, my client has one, but hopefully I’ll get to visit it every so often … maybe on every other holiday and weekends. The image above was when the idea first came in to existence (combination sketch + Revit drawing) when we were looking at an exterior covered porch for the KHouse Modern project.

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Finishes Modern Site Roofing 101

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

The phrase itself presents a scenario where one party is clearly at odds with the other … bad architects think it and bad clients say it. ” Client : “I don’t like white, it’s boring. ” Client : “ But I really like blue and think it would be great.” enter the narrative.]

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Architect Client Clients IT 93

Life of an Architect

MAY 11, 2014

So here is a look at my playhouse for 2014 – I’m calling it ‘The Lantern House’ Original concept sketch – going back to the iconic shape of a playhouse. I always start with how I will frame the playhouse, and the materials that I would like to use. Vegetables or Dessert? nathan This is awesome.

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Architect Housing Design Sketching 88

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. Just a few days later, all the plywood formwork gets removed and you can see the finished concrete product. Here is a typical wall section through a pier and beam foundation.

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Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 108

EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day. Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow. Start to identify what types of projects you’ll focus on and who the potential clients will be.

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