Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I wrote a post years ago titled “ Schematic Design – This Isn’t Architecture ” and while I think you should go read it (because it’s amazing) I will save some of you the time and summarise. Cheers – and don’t let the internet design your next project, it’s a bad idea.

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Sketching Project Schematic Design Diagram 108

EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. They’ve never experienced a design process or any type of major construction. Play the Process Like a Game.

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Client Clients Architect Management 52

Architizer

MARCH 31, 2023

The Accelerator is a catalyst for zero-carbon building and a collaborative media platform for practitioners, developers, and manufacturers working to create better buildings through Passive House design and construction. Have you ever wondered why clients are now seeking Passive Houses in larger numbers? Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc.

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Housing Contractor Schematic Design Consulting 98

aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Guangzhou, China Architect: HENN Partner in charge: Georg Pichler Project director: Hua Qiao Design director: Leander Adrian Interior: Concept, Schematic Design (SD) Local planning partner: GZDI Landscape design: Hezhan Design Façade: SuP Lighting: RDI Client: Chuang Jing Med. Luo Xuan 1 Rd.,

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Innovation Schematic Design Zoning Development 94

BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

For the latest episode of Side of Design, we invited some of the BWBR team to clear things up, including Sam Griesgraber, Senior Interior Designer; Craig Peterson, Principal, as well as Design Leader and Director of Design; and Steve Busse, Architect and Design Leader. What are this client’s unique goals?

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Schematic Design Design Client Clients 72

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

L’Observatoire’s holistic design approach is evident throughout the entire process, starting with rigorous Schematic Design analysis and continuing until project delivery, always with the goal of creating stunning and efficient designs that showcase their talent for innovation.

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Firms Design Technology Technology 144

Architizer

JUNE 1, 2023

While Midjourney is yet to fill the shoes of your favorite visualizer, the intelligent program can help designers convey complex designs by producing stunning visual narratives to help demonstrate to clients and stakeholders our vision. Best AI Tool for Generating Design Alternatives Maket.ai Image by author.

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Architect Design Visualization Client 112

Architizer

JANUARY 12, 2024

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in The Philippines based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Residential 124

aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“It became a global effort with our team in Beijing, Brisbane, India, London and America drawing on our experience from Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy and our design of Fisht Stadium in Russia, home of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games,” James said. The client, Beijing National Speed Skating Oval Operation Co. Photo Courtesy of Populous.

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Schematic Design Concept Management Events 98

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. That’s it for the client/owner. These are all completely unscripted. Forget that.

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Sketching Design Client Clients 97

Lines on Paper

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Our of my clients has a strange habit of sending me google earth images of plots of land, for me to carry out design feasibility studies. He sends them at odd hours; late at night, on weekends - without an accompanying text message or brief. Some of my friends think that he is taking advantage of us, I see this differently.

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Schematic Design Client Clients Commercial 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. Keep the client happy throughout the project and that happy client will lead you to more happy clients. Our clients don’t like surprises. Remember that your client most likely has no experience with the architectural process.

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Management Client Clients Small Firm 52

Bruce F. Roth Architect

MARCH 20, 2016

Project Architect / Project Manager: Involved with the project from schematic design through construction. The project included extensive coordination, client interaction and an involved municipal approval process. Firm : Robert G. Lyon & Associates (now RGLA Solutions).

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Schematic Design Estimating Renovation Commercial 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 11, 2017

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. It’s an Additional Service , but one that most clients are happy to have us complete. Present too few and your client may not feel well served. Do you set limits?

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Schematic Design Client Clients Small Firm 52

Architizer

APRIL 15, 2022

After visiting several of our wineries in the Napa Valley, including CADE Estate, our client asked us to design a contemporary winery that would also speak to the rich agricultural vernacular in Southern France, and align with the property’s existing residence. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Contemporary Architecture Schematic Design Design 97

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 20, 2019

Even so, the design moments I get to carve out exist mostly in a project management /coordination capacity. Luckily for me, I take a great amount of pleasure in this process and think that this is where the real design work gets done. I also believe that regardless of your skill set, there is a place for everyone in this profession.

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Schematic Design Architecture Sketching Diagram 77

Life of an Architect

MARCH 3, 2019

How do you make sense of the options, which method works best for you, and how do you provide a method that suits the needs of both the architect and their clients. schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration), or a cost per square foot of construction.

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Architecture Client Clients Construction 88

Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

If they don’t know the deliverables, and the client calls to ask for x, y, or z, and they just go ahead and do that, well, why did you do that? They say, “Because the client asked.” Well, I don’t care if the client asks. And also, where we are in the range of services—schematic design, design development.

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Contract Management Information Client 82

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

At times, the people doing the drawing don’t have a lot of face time with clients during design development and don’t make the mental connection between the drawings we create and the abilities of the people we are “selling” them to – the clients.

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Architecture Schematic Design Technique Client 109

Life of an Architect

AUGUST 17, 2014

days on site with my clients and other than some marathon work sessions, they kept to their holiday schedule. This was the end of the programming phase and we spent most of our time talking specifics so that when I returned to Dallas the next task I would take on would be schematic design phases – which means floor plans.

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Client Clients Schematic Design Mining 94

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Our complete Pre-Design Client Questionnaire template is included with your purchase of our Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects package. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Listen carefully. Estimate often. Tweet This! ).

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Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

This work included interviewing the client to better understand the program of the project, which are the functional requirements of the new construction, the size and orientation of the various component parts, the aesthetic goals, the scheduling requirements, and the approximate budget that is available to design and build the project.

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Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 52

aasarchitecture

MARCH 7, 2024

Lighting design: Grand Sight United Lighting Design Limited Signage design: XGX Design Clients: Changsha City Construction Investment and Development Group International Convention & Exhibition Center Co., Changsha Guangda Convention & Exhibition Development and Operation Co.,

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Schematic Design Roofing Glass Technique 115

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

I tell clients that we could design a successful project with nothing more than a scope of work and site plan. This is true, but it is only after listening to our clients hopes, needs and dreams that we can take each project to its pinnacle. The quickest way to an unhappy client is to design a project beyond their budget.

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Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Young Architect

APRIL 20, 2022

The moment a client signs that contract, you now have a project. Think: Investigation (not design). Project Planning and Design Exam (PPD). Now you’ll start moving into design and schematic designs of sites and buildings. Choosing an appropriate structural and MEP systems early in the design process.

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Contract Schematic Design Management Construction 88

Life of an Architect

JULY 11, 2016

If the projects are spread out between schematic design, design development, construction drawings, and construction administration, you can get away with larger ratios because the different level of skill positions required for each task can be sasigned to different individuals in the office.

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Architect Schematic Design Client Clients 75

Architizer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It’s a two-step process that starts with a set of design documents (DD) followed by developing the CD, and both of these steps require a high degree of accuracy and technical skill. What do architects think about after spending long hours for low pay developing a set of construction documents?

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Architect Architecture Firm Technology Technology 95

EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

An hourly fee to get through schematic design so that we know what we are going to be designing and then a fixed fee after that. Describe your design team for this project. Which design software was used for this project? With clients? How much control did you have over the design of the project?

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Space Permits Small Firm Schematic Design 52

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Rarely does our office take on a project where the clients want to cut out the construction administration portion of our jobs. This is the time when the clients get to see the house evolve and come to life – sometimes it becomes apparent that they might not have understood the drawings as thoroughly as was believed.

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Architect Sketching Small Firm Client 100

EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2017

Our prospective clients learn with their heads, but decide with their hearts. After years of research and gathering information, often when a client chooses to work with an architect, it simply comes down to their feelings. How can we use virtual reality tools to allow our clients a visual and aural experience inside our designs?

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Home Housing Architect Client 52

Architizer

DECEMBER 6, 2022

After designing the 2019 EXPO Botanic Garden, we have the confidence to persuade the clients to implant a glasshouse in every potential project as an agent for community making. After discussion with the client, we both agreed that this commercial center should be something special. © Zeng Tianpei. © Zeng Tianpei.

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Schematic Design Real Estate Commercial Government 63

DesignScape Architects

APRIL 11, 2023

While every individual architect's design process is unique to them, there are several essential phases you can expect from any commercial design process. Pre-Design Phase This initial phase sets the project in motion. All the logistics must be figured out before they can move on to design concepts and proposals.

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Commercial IT Schematic Design Permits 52

Young Architect

MAY 14, 2022

Invoicing clients, . Managing their clients and employees. Sure, sometimes designing and drawing pretty pictures are part of an Architect’s day, but that’s really just a very small piece of every project. Unlike school, time and money sometimes dictate the design of the project. Working on construction drawings.

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Architect Education Architecture School Contract 90

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

Developed specifically for use in custom residential design, they can assist the architect in educating the client and setting expectations about the construction process. However, the architect is still required to consider sustainable design alternatives in the Schematic Design Phase.

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Contractor Residential Contract Schematic Design 59

Landscape Architecture Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Blier commented, “I think the sketch—to be able to show the client really puts them at ease in a way that a digital drawing may not, because I think everyone, no matter who they are, has sketched before, or drawn, or doodled.”. Concept and Schematic Design Landworks Studio, Salem, Massachusetts, and Taipei, Taiwan.

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Sketching Landscape Client Clients 95

Bustler

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

His work in construction management and technologies confronts complex questions of means-and-methods to make bespoke aspects of our building designs both deployable and affordable. His efforts allow us to collaborate with local trades earlier in the schematic design phase to draw out the best in our design partnerships.

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Events Schematic Design Technique Innovation 40

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Responding to the vastly changing urban and natural landscapes as well as the water scarcity and desertification, Iranian architects have prioritized topographically as well as socially impactful architectural designs that aid local communities.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Residential 130