Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I wrote a post years ago titled “ Schematic Design – This Isn’t Architecture ” and while I think you should go read it (because it’s amazing) I will save some of you the time and summarise. For 95% of those folks doing the murdering, their intentions were honest and well intended.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

AUGUST 16, 2021

When working with an architect to design a custom home, the second phase of the design process is called Schematic Design. This is when the building starts to take shape through a series of design exercises that test out the goals and requirements established during the pre-design programming phase.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 11, 2017

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. They have access to hundreds or even thousands of materials, fixtures and finishes from which to choose. How many schemes during Schematic Design? Do you set limits?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Architizer chatted with Julian Carnrite, Architect, AIBC Principal at W O V E N Architecture and Design , to learn more about this project. © Woven Architecture and Design. What was the greatest design challenge you faced during the project, and how did you navigate it? © Woven Architecture and Design. They love it.

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Architizer

APRIL 15, 2022

What inspired the initial concept for your design? The design, though it provides a contemporary winemaking and wine tasting experience, is inspired by the agricultural architecture in Southern France and has been carefully crafted to align with the property’s existing residence. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Our final design could be interpreted as metaphorical rivers flowing diagonally though the square creating a large gathering space and stage for public art where they meet. What was the greatest design challenge you faced during the project, and how did you navigate it? How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

An hourly fee to get through schematic design so that we know what we are going to be designing and then a fixed fee after that. Describe your design team for this project. We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. No, I really like a two part fee.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Etereo Design is both a singular studio with a unique output and a cosmopolitan firm of the 21st century, which is to say it draws strength from the intersection of cultures. Since it was founded in 1990, HAEAHN Architecture, has strove to design ambitious and impactful urban environmental projects, deeply rooted in a spirit of innovation.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2014

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. It may look like I know where I’m going from reading below but the truth is I don’t.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

They’ve never experienced a design process or any type of major construction. They think they know what they want, how much it will cost and how long it will take to design and build it. Most architects I know are in the design business. Then we get started and prepare our designs.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. By the time a client calls us, they have been through their own process of dreaming, saving, researching, goal setting and designing it themselves. Making Money is Good. We need to talk.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. By the time a client calls us, they have been through their own process of dreaming, saving, researching, goal setting and designing it themselves. We need to talk. No business.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 29, 2021

This programming phase is the foundation of the design and includes the goals of the project and the Owners’ wants and needs. This questioning helps to mitigate the inertia of preconceived notions and will allow the home’s design to be informed by the function and lifestyle of the Owners. What is the programming process like?

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The final design is generated at this stage, and the required materials and equipment are procured. It is important to develop a well-detailed design as it guides the other renovation stages. There are two main types of designs in this design phase; conceptual and schematic. The Planning Stage.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

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Young Architect

MAY 2, 2022

This is the strategy that is most commonly followed: After completing the Pro-Practice Exams, most people move onto Programming and Analysis (PA) next, before moving onto Project Planning and Design (PPD) Project Development and Documentation (PDD) . PA is all about understanding the problem the design is going to solve.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 3, 2019

Maybe you didn’t know this but the ‘ Life of an Architect ‘ podcast is the official media partner with Building Design + Construction magazine and they wanted to take advantage of Andrew and I being on site and not only have us record this week’s podcast on site, they wanted to film it for other media blasts.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It’s not too often that these projects stop evolving at the end of the construction document phase – and being around to make sure that the contractor has the answers they needs – when they need them – and we can make sure that the design vision is able to be carried through into the finished project.

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Young Architect

JUNE 19, 2022

Below is a one sentence explanation of each exam: Programming and Analysis (PA) – Understanding the problem the design will solve. Project Planning and Design (PPD) – Schematic Design Phase of the project. The Technical Exams are more about designing the project and putting a building together.

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Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The design for this high school project is, indeed, still relevant. The design seems to have passed the test of time. The design seems to have passed the test of time. There are pros and cons regarding independent juries consisting of design professionals, funding jurors and users which "ordain" design solutions.

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