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Schematic Design – Using an Occupant-Centered Design Approach

MLL Atelier

INTRODUCTION: THE DEFINITION. For example, by iteratively designing through various schematic prototypes, it becomes possible to optimize one’s design concept idea in a way that prevents future errors and expands the discovery of new design opportunities. DESIGN CONCEPT.

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Share Your Work With the World | Upload Your Projects to Architizer

Architizer

From planned and completed projects to unrealized concepts and under-construction works, Architizer forms the definitive directory of world class architecture, worldwide. Additionally, a stellar sketch, drawing, rendering or diagram, as well as a detailed project description, can make a project stand out.

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The Best Design Books for Everyone on Your Gift List

Dwell

The editors of the book note that while sculpture resists definition, it "initiates encounters in space." The Book of Colour Concepts From the 17th century to the advent of the digital age, color theories have been illustrated with opulent wheels, polychrome charts, and meticulous diagrams. Hardcover, two vols.

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“A different way of developing cities” — SERA Architects' Tim Smith discusses the OMSI District and civic ecology

Portland Architecture

I watched your 2011 TEDx talk earlier today, which focused on the concept of civic ecology and took inspiration from E.V. Ed’s approach was definitely a top-down, ego-driven one. The axis is really an example of how to exert power in city planning, and I just really have grown to have difficulty with the concept. So here I am.

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10 Drawings That Changed Architecture

Architizer

When they were completed, the following 10 drawings communicated radically new architectural theories, opening up concepts that would play a key role in the dialogue across the profession for years to come. Looking across history, drawings have been used throughout millennia as a way to imagine new realities and rethink the world around us.

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Architectural Sketches 002 – The Series

Life of an Architect

We are working on the entire building but for today’s purposes, we’ll just be looking at the retail portion – the original concept of which is shown in the plan above. After the quick diagram study above was created, it became obvious that we needed to flip the eyewear theater with the enclosed workspace.

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One cannot exist without the other

Habitus Living

While this prospect could easily provoke fear, clients Henry Tervenski and Olive Cooke – with their respective skills in building and interior design – came armed with a strong brief, and this abundance of raw potential soon crystallised into a cohesive design concept.

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