A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

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. Sometimes during the Schematic Design phase, several or even many alternative approaches are created for the client’s review and comment.

Schematic Design 52

Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 52

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. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success.

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. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success.

Management 52

Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

Phase one of the of that project might be, let’s say schematic design and we’re going to say it’s gonna take three months and it’s going to be worth 30 percent. The same goes for tracking time, managing expenses, collaborating with contractors and viewing financial reports. So 30, $30,000.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Project Architect 52

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

Most of the time I coordinate these site visits with some milestone or because the contractor has a question that requires my presence on site to answer … but I go by the job site even more than required because I truly enjoy being on site and watching how things come together. That plan is the sketch I’ve included just above.

Architecture 58

Architecture Finishes Site Windows 58

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