The architectural design process – this is how it works
The role of the architect/designer is to design the appearance of the house, plan its functional aspect and be responsible for the atmosphere that will ultimately be present in it. If we were to simplify his role, the architect is the one who plans the division of rooms in the space, the shape of the spaces, the size of the passages between spaces, the relationships and dimensions. Alongside architectural planning, the architect is also the one who chooses the various materials that will make up the whole from a design perspective – with the emphasis being on the choice of tiles, the types of windows, the color of the doors, the nature of the kitchen, the material from which the curtains will be made, the choice of sanitary ware, and more.
A lot of time and thought is invested in searching for a planner or designer who best suits your needs and desires. When you embark on the journey of searching for the professional who best suits you, it is important to emphasize the architect's experience, as well as the connection you have with him. Good, inclusive and flowing interaction will directly affect the products and make the process more productive and enjoyable. Here is a general outline that will reflect the planning process that awaits you with the selected planner in its early stages. The opening whistle? With the identification of your needs:
1. Identification of needs - program
First, it is important to understand what your needs are. Architectural planning should give you an accurate response to your lifestyle, the nature of your family and your desires. This stage receives a lot of attention, since it is critical for the future. At this stage, you can fill the planner with characteristics such as what functions are important to you in the kitchen, whether you would be interested in a closet or a niche with a wall cabinet in the master bedroom, how many bedrooms do you need, and simply: what does your dream home look like? It is also important to understand what your budget is. Defining a budget is essential and important since it delimits you and the planner, designer or architect within a clear framework that must be met.
2. How do you make the space personalized for you?
After characterizing the initial need, which provides a general outline and a kind of sketch of your desires, you can move on. In the second stage, the architect must demonstrate his abilities as a professional who knows how to adapt solutions personally. It is in the architect's power to translate your desires into the correct division of the house, and this is his job. This stage is actually dedicated to "painting" the sketch, when here there are already solutions in the form of architectural planning based on symmetry, proportion and types of materials. If this stage needs to be defined, it is that it emphasizes the first stage and turns it from an introductory meeting into materials that can already be worked with.
3. Moving on: What construction options are available?
The initial stage includes the laws, requirements and restrictions of the licensing authority. The first sketch, which is drawn according to your guidelines, is 100% adapted to the building rights on the land and according to the requirements of the law. There are planning and construction laws, when each structure must receive approval from the authority where you live. Architectural planning will always be done according to existing limitations, in order to reflect to you already in the initial drawing a relevant plan that can be translated into your dream home later. A creative planner will know how to meet all the necessary challenges, so that even in cases where obstacles arise, a different solution will be provided that will suit you both in terms of design and functionality.
4. What happens after the building permit?
At this stage, construction plans are submitted that ultimately go to the engineers for the purpose of preparing construction, plumbing and air conditioning plans. At the same time, preparations also begin on the design-aesthetic plan, with emphasis also given to the selection of the various finishing materials. The work is carried out in full cooperation with the client, with him being a full partner in the selection of materials and the dominant design line.
A lot of time and thought is invested in searching for a planner or designer who best suits your needs and desires. When you embark on the journey of searching for the professional who best suits you, it is important to emphasize the architect's experience, as well as the connection you have with him. Good, inclusive and flowing interaction will directly affect the products and make the process more productive and enjoyable. Here is a general outline that will reflect the planning process that awaits you with the selected planner in its early stages. The opening whistle? With the identification of your needs:
1. Identification of needs - program
First, it is important to understand what your needs are. Architectural planning should give you an accurate response to your lifestyle, the nature of your family and your desires. This stage receives a lot of attention, since it is critical for the future. At this stage, you can fill the planner with characteristics such as what functions are important to you in the kitchen, whether you would be interested in a closet or a niche with a wall cabinet in the master bedroom, how many bedrooms do you need, and simply: what does your dream home look like? It is also important to understand what your budget is. Defining a budget is essential and important since it delimits you and the planner, designer or architect within a clear framework that must be met.
2. How do you make the space personalized for you?
After characterizing the initial need, which provides a general outline and a kind of sketch of your desires, you can move on. In the second stage, the architect must demonstrate his abilities as a professional who knows how to adapt solutions personally. It is in the architect's power to translate your desires into the correct division of the house, and this is his job. This stage is actually dedicated to "painting" the sketch, when here there are already solutions in the form of architectural planning based on symmetry, proportion and types of materials. If this stage needs to be defined, it is that it emphasizes the first stage and turns it from an introductory meeting into materials that can already be worked with.
3. Moving on: What construction options are available?
The initial stage includes the laws, requirements and restrictions of the licensing authority. The first sketch, which is drawn according to your guidelines, is 100% adapted to the building rights on the land and according to the requirements of the law. There are planning and construction laws, when each structure must receive approval from the authority where you live. Architectural planning will always be done according to existing limitations, in order to reflect to you already in the initial drawing a relevant plan that can be translated into your dream home later. A creative planner will know how to meet all the necessary challenges, so that even in cases where obstacles arise, a different solution will be provided that will suit you both in terms of design and functionality.
4. What happens after the building permit?
At this stage, construction plans are submitted that ultimately go to the engineers for the purpose of preparing construction, plumbing and air conditioning plans. At the same time, preparations also begin on the design-aesthetic plan, with emphasis also given to the selection of the various finishing materials. The work is carried out in full cooperation with the client, with him being a full partner in the selection of materials and the dominant design line.
