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.

Schematic Design 52

Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 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. I don’t worry about a contract at this point.

Sketching 90

Sketching Design Client Clients 90

Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

David Leven and Stella Betts, the partners of the Manhattan based firm LEVENBETTS , seem to feel the same way judging by their playfully constructed name. Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao was a special honoree at the 2017 A+Awards , winning the Impact Award for her work designing affordable and sustainable housing. Stella Betts.

Architecture 101

Architecture Firms Inspiration Education 101

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations.

Management 52

Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

One of the most enjoyable aspects about my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under construction. I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014.

Architecture 57

Architecture Finishes Site Windows 57

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As a step towards the schematic design refinements, my boss had prepared 6' long pencil-drawn and marker-colored large-scale wall sections on narrow sketch paper strips that showed how everything should fit together. That is true even for concept software such as Sketch-Up.

Project 80

Project Architect Sketching Roofing 80