Continuing the train of thought from
Working With an Architect, predesign activities would be applied
under the headings of occupant habits and customs and the building
site at a minimum. Certainly the client and architect could choose
to apply predesign activities under a number of other headings
depending on the type of project. For example, it's intuitive and
reasonable to expect the headings for a skyscraper to be vastly
different than those for a residence.
The headings mentioned above are
usually gathered together under the title of programming, and
the final result of the activity, or the program,
is used to inform and guide the schematic design
phase. Schematic design undertakes the task of translating the
written program into a visual diagram that accounts for all the
program components. The schematic design often begins as a very
simple geometrically based diagram such as a Venn or a bubble
diagram, and then transforms into very basic but recognizable plans,
sections and elevations through a number of iterations. The number
of iterations is usually based on the size and complexity of the
project.
The
translation from words to images can be perceived as an almost
magical or alchemical metamorphosis because the result is always more
valuable than the initial ingredients. The substance and worth of
the result is directly proportional to the architect's ability and
talent; it requires significant training, experience and savoir-faire
to produce an acceptable result.
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