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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

After the schematic design phase has been completed and a viable project budget has been developed, it is time to design the building’s structural system, layer in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and refine the design of functional spaces.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Let’s explore the essential elements of successful commercial design in 6 simple steps, so you can better understand what to expect and how to make the most of the experience. Architects are key figures in any design project. All the logistics must be figured out before they can move on to design concepts and proposals.

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

Architizer

All of these contextual elements played an important role in our design process. As I mentioned earlier the natural environment of Pittsburgh’s rivers were an important foundational concept for the design. The essence of the design remained essentially enact through construction. Consultants.

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Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects

aasarchitecture

The moat’s granite paving conveys a timeless solidity, while open joints between the granite slabs create a passive rainwater drainage system that allows the new trees planted within the moat to naturally balance groundwater levels and reduce erosion of the medieval walls’ foundations. Photo © Laurian Ghinitoiu.

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Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects

aasarchitecture

The moat’s granite paving conveys a timeless solidity, while open joints between the granite slabs create a passive rainwater drainage system that allows the new trees planted within the moat to naturally balance groundwater levels and reduce erosion of the medieval walls’ foundations. Photo © Laurian Ghinitoiu.

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Eleftheria Square, Nicosia Cyprus

e-architect

The moat’s granite paving conveys a timeless solidity, while open joints between the granite slabs create a passive rainwater drainage system that allows the new trees planted within the moat to naturally balance groundwater levels and reduce erosion of the medieval walls’ foundations. Design: Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher, Christos Passas.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

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. Foundation begins.