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The practical magic of the design process

BD+C

That’s Craig’s summary, and it aligns with what he calls one of the most exciting parts of the design process, which is “translating something intangible into something tangible.” Standard design projects rely on a three-phase approach: Schematic design Design development Construction documents Schematic design is about the “big idea.”

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

All the logistics must be figured out before they can move on to design concepts and proposals. Schematic Design Phase: Design Proposal Once the pre-design phase is complete, the architect can move on to the design proposal. They will then submit them to the planning authorities for approval.

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2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

have in store for interested design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. LCC Health Professions Building - Schematic Design Phase rendering It’s my pleasure to currently work with Tom on the new Health Professions Building project.

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The National Speed Skating Oval or the Ice Ribbon by Populous

aasarchitecture

Designed as a spectacular new landmark by global sports architecture firm Populous, after winning an international design competition, the ‘Ice Ribbon’ was created as a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage that celebrates the elegance, precision, pace and dynamic of speed skating. Ltd Client: Beijing State Asset Management Co.

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

Architizer

Thankfully, Jenkins Construction (the General Contractor), owner and designers resolved to continue with all aspects of the project as efficiently as possible. How did the context of your project — environmental, social or cultural — influence your design? How do you believe this project represents you or your firm as a whole?

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ACLA Redesigns Buhl Community Park and Emphasizes the Importance of Community Connection

Architizer

Once the design became a more linear distilled abstraction of the river concept in the schematic design phase connections to the existing streetscape and surrounding community were noticeably enhanced. The essence of the design remained essentially enact through construction. © Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.