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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

If parts of the building are to be maintained then it is especially important to get a complete documentation of the structure. 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.

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Competitions: Open Call: "Lights In Forest" GuangShan Child-friendly B&B Competition

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link] Required Documents: Registration Form (Downloadable from the Official Website) B&B Operational Plan: Submission of a comprehensive B&B operational and business plan. Additionally, submit sketches, work photos, and other relevant process materials. Download the competition brief and registration form on the website.

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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

As a result, I spent half of one day documenting the existing conditions in the house. As we are talking, I would ask questions and draw diagrams right in front of the clients to make sure we were on the same page. As I was drawing, I kept saying “This isn’t architecture … this is a diagram.

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Competitions: archiDots Award for Excellence in Architectural Design 2021-22 Cycle-2

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We understand the thought process that stays behind the academic projects, be it a small sketch or a full-fledged project. If not, please upload any document that does. The submission shall clearly explain the concept/inspiration behind the project (through diagrams, write-ups, etc.) File Name must be- AD_Your Name.

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016: Architecture in the Real World

Life of an Architect

The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, and Instagram-worthy job-site photos. There is a reality check waiting for most graduating architects … Practicing architecture for 99.9%

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Architectural Sketches | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Architects / Architectural Sketches Architectural Sketches Bob Borson — September 26, 2013 — 22 Comments Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job … at least I do. This is a sketch from project that I am currently working on – the KHouse Modern.

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Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. Construct Fort 137 Featuring Unobstructed Views of the Surround Desert and Canyons

Architizer

We take a lot of pride in the rigor of our design process and in the level of detail in our construction documents. Were any parts of the project dramatically altered from conception to construction, and if so, why? Nothing was left to chance and the exact design concept presented to the client was built verbatim.