Life of an Architect

JULY 6, 2014

There is a secret that all attentive architects know: Don’t give your client what they ask for, give them what they need. In order to create personal and successful designs, you need to develop a relationship with your client that goes beyond providing functionality solely based on their requests.

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Schematic Design Sketching Design Diagram 108

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Since I tend to sketch when I talk, drawings and diagrams are created in real-time, right in front of the client, that reflect our conversation. As I was drawing, I kept saying “This isn’t architecture … this is a diagram. Your house will not look like this.”

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Sketching Project Schematic Design Diagram 108

aasarchitecture

MARCH 21, 2022

Diagram. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group.

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Diagram Installation Nature Interior 105

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Diagrams. Image © ODA. Image © ODA. Image © ODA.

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Diagram Residential Design Commercial 96

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Location: Hainan, China Architect: Aedas Design Directors: Kevin Wang Client: Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group GFA: 142,000 sqm Completion Year: 2024 Images: Courtesy of Aedas. Source by Aedas. Image © Aedas. Image © Aedas.

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Industrial Diagram Zoning Residential 97

Architonic

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

After figuring out all of the space diagrams, a bigger structural problem appears. Moreover, the client asks for a huge conference The four-level height lobby space is stepping up the atrium to connect the stepping-down roof terrace. Due to the change of the floor slab, the whole structure needs to be recalculated.

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Diagram Building Renovation Client 98

Archmark

APRIL 7, 2025

After all, doesnt your beautifully designed site already communicate everything a client needs to know? It can improve search engine optimization (SEO), enhance your online presence, and guide potential clients to the next step in working with your firm. This means more potential clients engaging with your content and services.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architect Client 52

MLL Atelier

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This ensures that architectural details that will be later developed will all be orchestrated to meet the needs and goals of future building occupants along with client requirements and expectations. That is why an occupant-centered design approach that gets you to think beyond programmatic diagrams is key. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PROPOSAL.

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Schematic Design Design Visualization Diagram 130

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 4, 2024

Image © Aedas Location: Shenzhen, China Architect: Aedas Design Director: Kelvin Hu, Executive Director Client: Shenzhen Mengdi International Investment Development Co., Ltd Gross Floor Area: 25,930 sq m Year: 2022 Images: Courtersy of Aedas Image © Aedas Image © Aedas Diagram Diagram Diagram Diagram

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Diagram Building Zoning Landscape 78

Architizer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We build a lot of basic block models exploring the three-dimensional functional diagram of the building. This makes it easy for the client to engage with the project and to give feedback to help drive design decisions. That it works for the client and that they are happy with how it functions.

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Sketching Architecture Client Clients 137

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Diagram maximising sun impact. Diagram connecting green to city. Image © Beulah. Image © Beulah. Image © Beulah.

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Diagram Real Estate Consulting Residential 137

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

aran, Silvana Ordinas Client: Keycity Group Project GFA: 100.000 m2 Year: 2022 finish construction Images: Courtesy of Peter Pichler Architecture. Section.

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Development Developer Diagram Architecture 98

Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

Visual business models can be a powerful tool for creative professionals, like architects, who often prefer to communicate through drawings and diagrams. For client-focused firms like architecture and design studios, this canvas helps ensure a great value fit between what you offer and your target customers genuinely want.

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Visualization Architect Firms Diagram 115

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The first step is called programming which is when the client and architect discuss the requirements of the project (how many rooms, the function of the phases, etc.), This was one of the very first bubble diagrams I created for this project. This is basically a 2 bar diagram, nothing too tricky here.

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Schematic Design Sketching Design Diagram 111

Architizer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Architects upload their work to Architizer for a variety of reasons: To showcase their projects to potential clients, share knowledge with peers, and create a shared portfolio that everyone in their team can access and share. ➡️ Click here to explore the latest featured projects 2.

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Project Firms Diagram Client 120

Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. As we are talking, I would ask questions and draw diagrams right in front of the clients to make sure we were on the same page. It was way better.

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Schematic Design Sketching Diagram Architecture 86

Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2022

The design team worked closely with client on this project to understand their requirements and achieve the best design outcome. As shown in the diagrams the design started with a solid mass which was later broken into separate levels and a distinctive timber awning was added to the top in order to achieve maximum visual impact.

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Residential Building Diagram Visualization 98

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 20, 2022

Ltd Project Architect: BIAD, Jiancai Guangzhou Construction Surveying Institution Client: Dongguan Urban Engineering Construction Administration Bureau Site Area: 101,673sqm (Phase 1) GFA: 193,500sqm (Phase 1) Height: 80m Status: Design Completion 2021 Images: Frontop , Courtesy of 10 Design.

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Technology Technology Diagram Design 98

aasarchitecture

JULY 26, 2022

Location: Wuhan, China Architect: 5+design Design Team: Ramon Hone, Dionicio Valdez, Terry Chen Client: Sino Ocean Group Program: Retail Village, Urban Design Site Area: 357,000sqm mixed-use site Building Area: 2,400,000sqm retail village Year: 2020 Images: Courtesy of 5+design. Section diagrams. Source by 5+design. Image © 5+design.

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Cities Masterplanning Diagram Design 98

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Best I can tell, the latter project, which I called an "exciting diagram" when it was unveiled in 2008, is the only project in the new book that for certain will never happen — it "fell victim to the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and financial collapse" in 2009.

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Diagram Residential Art Client 111

Deezen

AUGUST 18, 2023

The building is arranged around the workshop The facility in Stockley Close, west London, was designed around the idea of promoting a connection between Charge Cars' clients and the engineers building and customising the cars. Using this pallet we also wanted to make an impactful design statement on entry to the building.

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Manufacturing Architecture Engineering Engineering 98

aasarchitecture

MAY 19, 2022

Program: Offices, Zoomlion Museum, Data Center, Canteen, Sports Fields, Training Areas, Research Areas Area GFA: 309,421 m2 Year: 2022 Images: Courtesy of HENN. Ground Breaking Ceremony.

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Diagram Industrial Site Innovation 97

aasarchitecture

MARCH 23, 2022

Location: Olympic Forest Park, Beijing, China Architect: TEMP Project Team: Francesca Tongxin Guan, Yaodong Ding, Yao Rao, Zirui Chen Client: Beijing Olympic Forest Park Area: 300 Square Meters Completion: 2021.12 Analysis diagram. Photographs: Weiqi Jin , Courtesy of TEMP. Photo © Weiqi Jin. Photo © Weiqi Jin. Photo © Weiqi Jin.

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Diagram Utilities Installation Client 97

aasarchitecture

APRIL 25, 2022

Location: Kafountine, Senegal Architect: Jeanne Schultz Design Studio and Adeyemo Shokunbi Design Team: Jeanne Schultz, Adeymo Shokunbi, Mateus Sartori, Tomas Romero Talley, Lynette Masai Client: Kakolum NGO Build Area: 856 m2 Year: 2022 Images: Deckor Inc. Classroom Unit Diagram. Brick Assembly Diagramatic.

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Diagram Technique Design Site 98

Deezen

AUGUST 26, 2022

The diagram of the house is simple—an outdoor triangle within an indoor triangle supporting a diamond-shaped roof," said Craig Steely Architecture. The clients’ willingness to prioritize permeability over privacy gave us the freedom to create a plan without doors or hard boundaries," Craig Steely Architecture explained.

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Roofing Housing Zoning Architecture 111

Habitus Living

MARCH 29, 2022

“We have taken an old structure that, with different clients, may have been demolished, and turned it into a functional and beautiful family home,” adds Maireade. “I One of the clients is a shift worker so we were also asked to consider a way in which he could come and go for work at odd hours without disturbing the rest of the family.”

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Housing Client Clients Diagram 98

aasarchitecture

JUNE 14, 2024

Client: Jinan Chanfa Capital Group Size: 310.000 m2 Timeline: 2022 Images: Yoshi Render, Courtesy of Beta Realities Plan Diagram Diagram

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Masterplanning Diagram Zoning Safety 64

aasarchitecture

MARCH 28, 2024

Photo © Yongbeak Lee Location: South Korea Architect: NEXT architects Design Team: Bart Reuser, Marijn Schenk, Michel Schreinemachers, Baekhyun Chi, Ingee van Heeswijk, Josep van Amelsvoort, Valeria Alexei, Monika Popkiwiecz, Diego Ramozzi, Wenda Andryani Client: Anyang Public Art Project Area: 190 m2 Cost: 212.723,00 € Status: Completed in 2024 Photographs: (..)

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Diagram Landscape Art Client 105

Dwell

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The diagram of the house is simple—an outdoor triangle within an indoor triangle supporting a diamond shaped roof. The clients’ willingness to prioritize permeability over privacy gave us the freedom to create a plan without doors or hard boundaries. The indoor triangle consists of three short curving concrete walls.

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Inspiration Zoning IT Housing 98

aasarchitecture

JULY 10, 2023

Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group Location: Västerås, Sweden Architect: BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group Partner-in-Charge: Bjarke Ingels, David Zahle Project Manager: Kamilla Heskje Design lead: Marie Lancon Design Team: Aileen Koh, Allen Dennis Shakir, Anders Bruntse, Anders Holden Deleuran, Dalma Ujvari,Federica Fogazzi,Geetika Bhutani, Ida (..)

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Diagram Transportation Commercial Zoning 102

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Abulhasan, Juan Salgado, Lucía Azurmendi, María Porras Client: Private Year: 2021 Images: The Viz Company, Courtesy of AGi Architects Image © AGi Architects Image © AGi Architects AXometry Plans Ground Floor Plan Diagram

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Architect Diagram Zoning Concept 111

aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 9, 2023

MEP: WSP Structure Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti Landscape architect: AECOM Façade Consultant: Inhabit, Hyder Lighting Consultant: BPI Traffic Consultant: MVA QS: ARCADIS Client: K.

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Diagram Transportation Consulting Art 84

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Diagram. With The Twins, Amsterdam obtained a unique green residential ensemble, an oasis in the middle of the city’s dynamics. Source by KCAP. Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode. Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode. Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode. Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode. Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode. Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode.

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Diagram Residential Interior Site 143

Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read: SHoP employees plan to unionise to prevent "exploitation of our time and our talent" We watch firm leaders work long hours going after new clients, reviewing drawings, and sending late-night communication. No more free work for clients. The work gets done, no questions asked. Abolish the unpaid competition model.

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Contract Architect Firms Client 111

aasarchitecture

APRIL 22, 2022

Program Diagram. Location: Yeonsu-gu, South Korea Architect: MCA Matteo Cainer Architects MCA Principal: Matteo Cainer MCA Team: Chiara Antonelli, Yeonsu Lee Structural Ing: Sara Brusoni Client: Yeonsu-gu Office Site: 2,972 m2 Area project: 7,688 m2 Images: Liraat , MCA Matteo Cainer Architects. Concept Diagram. Section.

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Architect Diagram Technology Technology 98

aasarchitecture

JUNE 14, 2024

Image © Beta Realities Location: Austin, Texas, USA Architect: Beta Realities Founding Partners: Paul Clemens Bart, Marvin Bratke Design Team: Paul Clemens Bart, Marvin Bratke, Sven Bauer, Mateo Fernandez, Felix Grauer, Anton Klyshnia Client: Icon Technology Inc.

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Diagram Estimating Construction Construction 59

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

UNStudio is also currently working with Groß & Partner on the currently under construction FOUR project in Frankfurt, one of the most dense inner-city developments in Europe. Source by UNStudio. 43.500 m2 – 45.000 m2 Building volume: Aprox. 43.500 m2 – 45.000 m2 Building volume: Aprox.

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Diagram Sustainability Management Smart Buildings 93