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Schematic Design – Using an Occupant-Centered Design Approach

MLL Atelier

Schematic design is the first stage of an architectural design project, and within this phase there are important milestones to get right that will greatly leverage the project’s results throughout the rest of its impending design phases. PROGRAMMING AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN. INTRODUCTION: THE DEFINITION.

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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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Innovation Center for High-Performance Medical Devices by HENN

aasarchitecture

HENN’s Innovation Center for High-Performance Medical Devices (IHM·GBA) is located in the heart of Guangzhou’s thriving international Bio Island, a dedicated zone for the development of biomedical research and technology. Photo © Tian Fangfang Photo © Tian Fangfang Location: Xing Han Str., Luo Xuan 1 Rd.,

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

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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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.

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Changsha International Conference Center by SCAD

aasarchitecture

It will assume a significant role as the permanent main venue for the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, offering a new platform for Hunan to build the Pilot Zone of In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation. Changsha Guangda Convention & Exhibition Development and Operation Co.,

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Lingxing Headquarters Office | Onexn Architects

ArchiDiaries

As conceiving the headquarters office for this new company emerged in the Internet era, the design team responded to its revolution and demands with systematic design thinking, and gave new interpretations to workspace under such context. The functional areas are separated from the main axis to form flexible activity zones.