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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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Building Bad

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

He is a practising architect and is author of the textbook Structural Elements for Architects and Builders. The chapter on accessibility falls into the first part, where Ochshorn looks cynically at building codes that also address health, safety and welfare; structure; fire safety; light and air; and other considerations.

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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

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Lighting is often the unsung hero on many projects, whether artificial or natural; light is a subtle yet crucial element that transforms spaces from structures to experiences. But with many firms worldwide unveiling astonishing lighting design projects, who truly shines brightest?

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

Architizer

Structural coordination on the project was significant. © Woven Architecture and Design. The Vertes Retreat provided a solid foundation for the firm to proceed with future work. The clients spend a great deal of time at the project with summers and holidays being the main periods of use. They love it. Team Members.

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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.