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OMA's Harajuku Quest center performs an urban balancing act in Tokyo

Archinect

Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Concept diagram. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Section diagram. The 84,000-square-foot mixed-use scheme will contain commercial and cultural functions set within a building form shaped by two differing urban contexts that interact with the site.

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A Brief Architectural History of the Domination of the Circle in “Ideal” Urban Plans

Architizer

Even though the circle as a shape carries the mathematical purity and form that charms architects, designers and urban planners, I believe that the story of Atlantis greatly influenced the idea of what an ideal city should look like and served as a template for many utopian city concepts. Ebenezer Howard, Diagram No.7

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Flatiron by Works Progress Architecture (W.PA)

Archinect

The unique triangular geometry and the significant grade change across the site generated the simple diagram of lacing 3 formally independent elevations together, resulting in a weave of bay windows and open space at the corners.

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Appropriate Organizational Structure

SW Oregon Architect

Lacking such a structure, a concept is rudderless, and the design process drifts aimlessly in the absence of a unifying vision. I much prefer the former label, as “structure” infers the conveyance and framework of a design concept, whereas “theme” implies the message or meaning the concept facilitates.

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FILTER by CLB Architects

Archinect

The structure’s concept began as a simple diagram – a folded sheet of paper, carefully sliced, and able to stand on its own. Eric Logan, Partn.

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The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Winning Architecture Proposals with Julie Flattery

EntreArchitect

Incorporate Visual Storytelling Images, diagrams, and sketches can enhance your narrative and make your proposal more engaging. Architects know that design influences how people feel, but this concept can also be applied to marketing. Your proposal should be easy to read and understand, even for non-architects.

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Super Cool Things To Draw On A Whiteboard

DesignRulz

Start with a central concept or theme and branch out to related topics, connecting them with lines. Educational Diagrams: Whiteboards are highly effective for visualizing complex concepts. Use different colors and labels to make your diagrams more engaging and easily understandable.

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