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Architectural Design Process

Design is a creative process to solve a problem. Design involves a lot of decisions

It is composed of phases and steps

Phases

Planning Phase: Research & Data gathering

Generation Phase: Solution creation

Evaluation Phase: Testing solution

Architectural Design Process (cont)

Client Brief Research Design Program Site Analysis Planning Phase

Zone Diagram
Bubble Diagram Schematic Diagram Volumetric Study Preliminary Design Evaluation Phase Final Design Generation Phase`

Architectural Design Process (cont)

Client Brief The client has its own needs, testes and objectives Your task is to conceptualize and realize the clients needs Client Brief includes
- Size - Age -Gender - Culture - Religion - Profession - Functional preference - Aesthetical preference

Architectural Design Process (cont)

Research (Literature Review) information gathering about the project Sources: books, case study, visit, internet Project Research includes
- Function - Standard Size - Furniture - Fixture - Spatial Relationship - Special Requirements - Light, View ,Noise

Architectural Design Process (cont)

Design Program a table consisting of space (room) types & their area based on Design Brief and Research E.g.
- Living + Dining Rm. ..30m2 - Kitchen12m2 -Master Bed Rm. ..20m2

consult & check weather you attained the clients need

Architectural Design Process (cont)

Site Analysis identifying site conditions that affects the design these factors include
Climate Circulation Urban Context

Natural & Man made elements

Sensory Features Zoning & Building Codes

Design Process: Zone Diagram

spaces which have similar & related function form zone
Zone 1( Living Zone) Lobby, Living Rm, Garage, Veranda etc Zone 2( Meal Zone) Kitchen, Dining Rm, Breakfast Rm etc Zone 3( Sleeping Zone) Master Bed, Ch. Bed, Bath Rm. Etc Zone 4( Utility Zone) Store, Laundry, Traditional kitchen etc

Zoning helps to decide

-Location -Level - Orientation - Circulation -Privacy

Design Process: Zone Diagram

Design Process: Bubble Diagram

zone diagram provides rough layout & arrangement zones

but it is bubble diagram that provides rooms/ spaces

- Relationship - Location - Orientation - Circulation

bubbles represent rooms/spaces

arrows represent circulation

bubble diagrams are floor plans in terms of bubbles

try to develop as many bubble diagram as possible till you meet different design requirements

Design Process: Bubble Diagram

Design Process: Schematic Diagram

from the bubble diagram the schematic diagram develops

schematic diagram is a one line drawing

at this point, think also about the appearance of the bldg

spaces start to get exact shape, size and location

consider also the impact of design factors

you try a number of schematic diagram untill you attain the

clients needs and tests

Design Process: Schematic Diagram

Design Process: Volumetric Study

when the plan gets shape, start to visualize the form perspective or isometric drawings
volumetric model

apply elements of design

elements of design principles of design make as many volumetric study as possible to come up with aesthetical pleasing form

Design Process: Preliminary Design

Develop the schematic diagram to preliminary design widening walls
including openings structural elements adding furniture selecting interior and exterior finishing materials type of roof

includes plans, section, elevations, site plan, 3Ds

Design Process: Final Design

you show the preliminary design to your client after getting confirmation from client start preparation of final design Final Design includes rendered, dimensioned and labled:
Floor Plans Sections

Elevations
Site Plan 3D: Perspective or Model

Home Reading Assignment Literature Review (Design Research) Instruction

Refer any written document on design of residential building and write a paper containing the following issues: What is a house Types of house Orientation of a house Site planning of a house Entrance, Foyer and Circulation in a house Zoning and Functional Flow in a house Functional & Aesthetical issues for each space in a house (Living Rm, Kitchen..)
Activities in the spaces Furniture in the spaces Standard size of each spaces Functional Relationship among spaces Functional & Aesthetical Requirements of each spaces oView, Light, Ventilation, Privacy.. Submission Date In Two Weeks: Tuesday March 15,2011 Requirement Full of illustrations (sample drawing) Value 20 marks