ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROCESS

Design in the

context of Architecture: the activity of generating proposals that change something that already exists into something that is better.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Design in the

context of Architecture: the activity of generating proposals that change something that already exists into something that is better.

Initial State

Transformation

Imagined Future State

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

 Initiation: Problem
identification

DESIGN STAGES

Preparation: Collection and analysis of information Proposal-making: synthesis, bringing together a variety of considerations Evaluation: Based on goals Iteration: Cycles, Feedback

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ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING

The process of managing information so that the right kind of information is available at the right stage of the design process and the best possible decisions can be made in shaping the outcome of the building designs.

The process that creates the structure for fulfilling the dreams, hopes, wishes and desires of the buildings future inhabitants.

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ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING

The orderly definition of the architectural problem and the articulation of project requirements in a manner that promotes the creation of a responsible solution for the design of the building.

The problem-seeking phase of the design process. The gathering, organizing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting of the information relevant to a design project.

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ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING

Two main concern:

areas

of

Analysis of the existing state Projection of what the future state should be

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Existing ExistingState State The TheSetting Setting Cultural, Cultural,Social, Social,Political, Political, Historical, Historical,Economic Economic Physical PhysicalConditions/ Conditions/Site Site Data Data Geography, Geography,Climate, Climate, Archaeology, Archaeology,Geology Geology Client/User Client/UserProfile Profile Demography, Demography, Organizations, Organizations,Needs, Needs, Behavior Behavior Constraints Constraints Legal, Legal,Financial, Financial, Technical, Technical,Market Market

Future FutureState State Mission Mission Goals Goals Performance Performance Requirements Requirements Concepts Concepts

THE PROGRAM DOCUMENT

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 Issue PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM Fact Values Goals Performance Requirement Concept

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PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

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PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

ISSUE

- any matter, concern, question, topic, proportion or situation that demands a design in order for a building project to be successful for its clients and users.

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PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

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PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

FACT

are objective, specific and verifiable by some measurement or observation. Their existence is not subject to judgment but their use and interpretation is based on values.

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VALUES: PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

different building types require different design responses for the same issues based upon the values of different users and the needs of different activities. Design issues, when processed through the filter of values of the client, user and designer yield goal statements about qualities the design must have.

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TOPIC OF INQUIRY

INTERDISCIPLINARY SCREEN

RESEARCHER/ DESIGNER

PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

.Interpretive-Historical
Research

.Qualitative Research .Correlational Research .Experimental Research .Simulation Research .Logical Argumentation .Case-study/ Mixed methods

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Goal: a statement of intention; an PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

Project Goal - goals that relate only to the outcome of the project; these are based upon the underlying values of the designer, clients and users. Mission Statements- the overall purpose; a statement that concisely explains the need to undertake a project in the first place.

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Performance PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

a statement about the measurable level of function that a designed object, building, or place must provide for a good to be met; performance specification standard or criterion. This statement is more specific than a goal since it relates to function ( a doing) instead of a quality (a being); must be general enough to allow for multiple, alternative physical solutions or concepts

Requirement

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CONCEPT PARTS OF AN ISSUE-BASED PROGRAM

a statement of an ideal set of relationships among several of the elements under an architects control such as form (dimension and direction) material, texture, color (value, intensity) and adjacency. A concept statement is made up of a single diagram and a few words.

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CHECKLIST OF ISSUES

Audibility- the acoustic properties of an environment that contribute to ones ability to hear what needs to be heard and to mask unwanted sounds Behavioral Settings- the units for describing the interdependencies of activity and physical settings Circulation- movement or flow of people, objects, information or substances

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CHECKLIST OF ISSUES

Comfort - providing ease and enjoyment Convenience - ease of access to places, materials and information Durability - ability to endure the designed use over time

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FACTS
SITE CONTEXT
Cultural Demographic Economic Ethical Political Climate Air Quality Geography Hydrology Geology Topography Vegetation Facilities

USERS
Activities Age Group Anthropometrics Organizations Disabilities Perceptual Abilities Personalities Roles Values Rules

Social

Utilities
Access Visual Resources Codes

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Mission Statement :

MISSION AND GOALS

To create a residential environment that blends easily into a variety of urban settings, and at the same time provides space and support features required by severely retarded/disabled adults. Goal 1 (issue: social interaction/learning) The meal preparation/dining areas should promote active participation by the residents and facilitate the learning of daily living skills. Goal 2 (issue: territory) Bedroom should promote a sense of ownership and responsibility for the residents.

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

Goal 1: The major portion of parking for the downtown core should be a short pleasant walk from most shopping destinations. PR1: Shoppers coming to downtown should have to walk less than five minutes to get from their car to 90% of their destination. PR2: Major pedestrian corridors between parking and downtown stores should be visually interesting and substantially protected from rain and the afternoon sun. PR3: Major paths should create impulse shopping and window shopping opportunities.

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THE REQUIRED STATE PROGRAM

PRESENT STATE

REQUIRED STATE

The environment without the project

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The environment with the project

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 The Design Philosophy and Overall Concepts

THE REQUIRED STATE PROGRAM

The Concept Breakdown The Translation Guidelines The Synthesis

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THE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

a statement of the beliefs, values or viewpoints from which the development of design solutions take off. They are often formed out of universally held principles, and thus become bases for socially desirable design objectives.

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OVERALL DESIGN CONCEPT

An initial generalized idea A germination which is to be expanded and developed later in some detail A perception about form or relationships among variables resulting from an analysis of the problem A mental image deriving from the project situation Rudimentary set of tactics for proceeding with design First ideas about building morphology

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CONCEPT BREAKDOWN

This consists of sub-concepts that correspond to particular areas of architectural concerns. An overall concept can be broken down into sub-concepts falling under one or more categories. The mix varies depending on the research problem.

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CONCEPT BREAKDOWN

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CONCEPT BREAKDOWN

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CONCEPT BREAKDOWN

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These are specific design guidelines formulated out of the sub-concepts.

TRANSLATION GUIDELINES

They may be the refined versions of the chosen sub-concept or could also be the product of the consolidation of two or more sub-concepts. The guidelines prescribe performance and quality standards that are based on the design parameters derived out of the performance requirements.

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TRANSLATION GUIDELINES

Social and Academic Interaction

Goal : The facility should promote spontaneous social interaction among students of all years and departments, faculty and administrators to allow frequent exchange of information

TRANSLATION GUIDELINES:
-There will be two entrances to the building and these shall be spaced twenty meters apart. -The corridors shall not be less than 1.5 meters in width.

-All studio doors shall open to common spaces such as lobbies and corridors. -Doors shall not be less than 2.1 meters in width.

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TRANSLATION GUIDELINES

TRANSLATION GUIDELINES: -There will be five (5) student organization kiosks, each of which will have a floor area of at least ten (10) square meters. -Student organization spaces shall be located in the two (2) minor lobbies adjacent to the stairs. -There shall be provided two (2) home labs for every three (3) hot labs. -Each wing shall have a mix of two (2) studios and two (2) faculty offices.

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TRANSLATION GUIDELINES
TRANSLATION GUIDELINES: The main lobby from where the four corridors would branch out shall be irregularly shaped such that no two corners would have the same configuration. The main lobby shall have be 0.40 meters lower than the minor lobbies. The rooms shall be 0.20 higher than the lobby. Rooms 201 , 203 and 204 will have movable partitions. This will allow the use of these three (3) adjoining rooms as one big hall during special occasions. Three hundred (300) square meters at the northeast corner will be dedicated for travelling exhibits.

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