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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

These sketches allowed for exploration of the relationship between various materials and masses on the houses’ façade. At the start of this phase, a geotechnical engineer is engaged to gather information on the soil conditions so that a structural engineer can design the house’s foundation.

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The Architect's Questionnaire: Daniel Toole

Portland Architecture

My grandfather was an engineer as well, who taught me how to sketch and draft with a t square in his workshop, and when I saw what was possible with the Wright book, I was hooked. I am going through my first significant permitting process with them on our Lombard apartment building, so I have to be careful what I say here!

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Will Artificial Intelligence Make Designers Redundant?

Architizer

With careful design supervision, an algorithm can produce sketch-like illustrations of space and mood in minutes. These new tools give designers a speedy visual foundation on which to build an aesthetic, while still allowing them the depth of inquiry and emotional reasoning pivotal to the development of strong design concepts.

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Serpentine Pavilion 2023, London

e-architect

Campbell Thompson, Head of Furniture & Lighting at The Conran Shop said: “It has been a real privilege to collaborate with Lina on the development of her designs from sketches to final pieces. The furniture will perfectly complement and enhance the stunning structure.”

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22 Charming Outdoor Coffee Tables We Love

Dwell

Loll Designs Rapson Cocktail Table Ralph liked to sketch furniture as much as buildings and often his furniture drawings were just filler for a room scene in a much larger context. While plying the leaden waves of the sea of Ralph’s sketches, we spotted this cocktail table and the accompanying side table. Made in China. Uneven surface?

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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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The Butterfly Effect

Landscape Architecture Magazine

By Anjulie Rao / Photography by Sahar Coston-Hardy, Affiliate ASLA Volunteers and staff from the Tamir Rice Foundation greet visitors at the garden’s unveiling. Concept sketches by Diane Jones Allen, FASLA, DesignJones LLC; concept plan by DesignJones LLC. I arrived at the Marion C. just before the day’s heat peaked.