ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN PROCESS
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What is DESIGN?
An activity aiming at the
production of a plan of action
which if executed is expected
to lead to a situation with
certain desired characteristics
and without unforeseen and
undesired side and after
effects
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What is
Architectural design is a ARCHITECTURAL
concept that focuses on DESIGN?
components or elements of a
structure (building) or system
and unifies them into a
coherent and functional
whole, according to a
particular approach in
achieving the objective(s)
under the given constraints
or limitations
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satisfying human need, which
outcome or result is a large-scale
environment or building.
The activity of architectural design is
consist of certain kinds of tasks done
is specific order, the
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
PROCESS.
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Task Problem
Representation
PLANNING
Planning
PHASE
Problem-Solving
Representation
GENERATION Creation
PHASE
Working Hypothetical Solution
Solution Representation
EVALUTION Assessment
PHASE
Solution Solution
Representation
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In depth analysis and
documentation of needs,
requirements, goals, and Most often written
objectives. Can include information complied in
identification of space and programming report. Often
adjacency requirements includes problem
PROGRAMMING analysis, asset assessment, identification, diagrams,
also known as pre- specialized needs charts, matrices, and may
assessment, codes and include some orthographic
design accessibility research, drawings and early fit
identification of conceptual studies. May include
and thematic issues, as well preliminary scheduling
as analysis of architectural or graphics.
site parameters, and analysis
of scheduling and budget
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Preliminary conceptual, Graphic presentation of
spatial, and technical design preliminary design, can
of project. Includes include relationship diagram,
preliminary space planning blocking and fit plans,
SCHEMATIC often using relationship preliminary elevations and
diagrams, matrices, bubble
DESIGN diagram, blocking diagrams,
sections, preliminary 3-D
drawings, preliminary color
also known as stacking and fit plans, as well and materials studies, and
preliminary design as initial furnishings, fixture, study models.
and equipment design or Presentation may also
phase layout. Development of include graphic presentation
projects conceptual and of conceptual and thematic
thematic issues. Color, issues using sketches,
material, and finishes studies. diagrams, and mixed media.
Preliminary code review and
preliminary budgetary
information.
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Refinement of finalized
design. Includes space plan Finalized, refined design
and design of interior presentation incorporating all
construction elements and necessary components of
details. Often involves design. Graphic presentation
incorporation of lighting, of finalized design can
electrical, plumbing, and include conceptual diagrams,
DESIGN mechanical systems designs space plan(s), and plan(s) for
as well as data and furnishings, fixtures and
DEVELOPM EN telecommunication systems equipment, as well as
T integration. Often includes elevations, sections, ceiling
millwork design and detailing. plans. 3-D drawings, colors,
Also includes color, materials, materials, and finish samples,
and finish section. Design scale models and mock-ups.
and specification of Multimedia presentations can
furnishings, fixtures, and incorporate all of the above
equipment, as well as elements plus sounds and
refinement of budgetary and animations.
scheduling information.
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Preparation of drafted,
working drawings and or
contract documents.
Includes preparation of
drawings, schedules, details, Preparation of contract
and specifications, as well as documents. Often includes
CONSTRUCTION coordination and integration submission to general
of documents. contactor(s) and purchasing
DOCUMENTATION Can include preparation of agents for bid and to
specialized equipment and appropriate agencies for plan
furnishings documents for check.
bidding by purchasing
agents. May include
purchasing documents.
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Guide and review
construction and installation.
Can include periodic site
visits and creation of
progress reports. Communication with
Coordination and review of contractors, agencies, and
CONTRACT shop drawings and sample clients is primarily written
ADM INISTRATION sub-materials. May include and verbal. M ay include
clarification and scheduling, budgetary, and
interpretation of drawings, as administrative graphics.=-
well as possible review of
billing and payment.
Preparation of punch list.
May include more
coordination and supervision
of furnishings, fixtures, and
equipment installation.
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B A S E D
Briefing Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Design
Problem Program Solution Priorities
Definition Site Creativity Grading Drawings
Needs Goals Form & space Communication Final models
Context Performance Schematic Feedback Reports
Program Concepts design Selection Presentation
Site Alternatives Study models Optimization