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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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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.

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Letters of an Architect: Lessons from my Best Projects

Community Architect

There are pros and cons regarding independent juries consisting of design professionals, funding jurors and users which "ordain" design solutions. To this end the design envisioned brick on the more traditional sides, exposed concrete in recessed parts facing a small school yard and glassy curtain walls facing the park.

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