Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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Schematic Design Sketching Diagram Architecture 80

A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

This can establish “grandfathered” conditions that may apply to new project and impact planning and zoning calculations. These may be done with simple hand sketches, Sketch-Up models or even Computer Assisted Design (CAD) drawings, but they will tend to be very diagrammatic and simple.

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Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 52

Landscape Architecture Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

A sketch of the Saudi Arabian coastal park shows the density of programming flowing across drawing types. The park was designed by the Salem, Massachusetts, office of Landworks Studio, founded by the principal Michael Blier, FASLA, in 1996. Many people can design in plan, and in fact, most people do. Photo by Susannah Bothe.

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Sketching Landscape Client Clients 83

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. Waterfront house initial concept sketches.

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Sketching Design Clients Client 90

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Don’t give your services away.

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Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Don’t give your services away.

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Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

This elegant complex includes rehearsal spaces and public zones in addition to a central performance area, celebrating the sense in which theatre is a community. As Director of Interior Architecture, Ashley is responsible for managing hospitality projects through all phases of design. Left: ARE Sketches Volume I; right: Lora Teagarden.

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Architecture Firms Inspiration Education 101