Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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Schematic Design Sketching Diagram Architecture 80

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.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 6, 2014

Part of my role as architect is to be an interpreter and translator – to listen to what the client is saying and then to digest, interpret, prioritize and re-issue that information back to them. I was told: “The problem with sketching in front of the client is that they can get attached to something I will want to revise later.”

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

So what exactly is schematic design ? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first time I get to put pen (or pencil) to paper is during the schematic design process. testing the fit between the owner’s needs, wants, and budget.

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Architizer

MAY 11, 2023

These tools are our trusty partners throughout the performance that is design. From sketching the earliest of ideas to unveiling new worlds in digital landscapes, many tools have revolutionized the way we work and transformed how we communicate our ideas.

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Visualization Architect Sketching Schematic Design 101