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22.2.2024 Thursday - sorting out site issues

Lines on Paper

Sorting out site issues through two types of communication; drawing and talking. While the most visible of this communication that we see is in the form of drawings and sketches, the majority of it is conducted via the written or the spoken word.

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Ten Zaha Hadid Design products that go "beyond a simple translation from sketch to object"

Deezen

To mark 10 years of the sculptural space at Roca, the site itself has now become an exhibition space for objects from the ZHD portfolio, featuring furniture and other home accessories as well as fashion, jewellery, carpets and lighting. Made by Cassina Contract, this piece was launched in 2013. Zephyr Sofa by ZHD.

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

This includes the selection of the architect and a feasibility study analysis of the site. Proposed Site Plan (555 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI) If there is an existing building, even if that building is to be demolished, a careful survey of the structure is generally undertaken.

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Rocky’s Clause

Architects Tales

It was a typical hot and muggy day in Atlanta when the bulldozer was driven off the flat bed trailer and sent to clear the site for a new shopping center. Sketch of dozer sinking into kudzu. The kudzu at the shopping center site had grown to a common height disguising a deep ravine and making the terrain appear to be flat.

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Life of an Architect – Best of 2014

Life of an Architect

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. This doesn’t mean that everyone who graduated in my era could sketch – far from it.

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Design in a Day

Life of an Architect

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. Waterfront house initial concept sketches.

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Join Factory Fifteen as Senior Creative Art Director

Ronen Bekerman

The position is full-time, hybrid on-site & remote working. Lead internal and contracted artist teams to deliver on your vision, on budget, and on time. Strong design skills, ability to draw and sketch in your way. In that case, this is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leader. Demonstrate good editing skills.

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