Have you ever wondered why structures created centuries ago are still in place today.
Usually it is the strength of the building materials, the right approach to operation, a favorable environment, but first of all it is the accuracy of the construction itself.
A good building must meet three principles – firmitas, utilitas, venustas, usually known by its original translation – strength, usefulness and beauty.
Strength, that is, the longevity of a building is determined by time; the structure must be stable and remain in proper condition.
Usefulness is unquestionable fitness for its purpose.
Beauty is the aesthetic appreciation of a building.
According to Vitruvius (one of the first Roman architects), every architect should strive to perform all these attributes as well as possible.
So what helps designers create perfect architectural forms and structures?
That’s right, no house, building or any – a small architectural unit can not be realized without the architectural design – the conceptual idea reflected on paper, detailed layout, calculations, clear application of rules of construction and operations.
What is architectural design, do I need architectural design at all?
At what details of the architectural design should be paid most attention? That is what we will talk about in this article.
First of all it is necessary to analyze, think up, calculate all the details so that the end result will be reliable and durable. With the help of architectural projects formed and recorded the idea, described the social purpose, created an ideal model of material and spatial environment. Creates a separate unit, which fits into a comprehensive architectural environment.
Architectural design is an activity aimed at creating new spatial forms.
Quality architectural design is one of the most important stages of building houses. It is at this stage that the purpose and purpose of construction is described and fixed. A creative and individual process that results in better living.
Most important! Architectural solutions must be realistic to implement. That is why professionals of different professional backgrounds work on the creation of an architectural project: architects, designers, engineers and builders. Each contributes to ensure the future functioning of the building.
The design takes into account all phases of the creation and life of the structure to ensure the proper functioning of the entire area. Here we should pay attention to the importance – landscape architecture. Landscape architecture is the design of open spaces, landmarks and structures to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral or aesthetic results. It is landscape architecture that complements the whole set of robot for architectural design.
And so the stages of architectural design and project stages.
Architectural design is a very long and time-consuming process. For the architectural design of residential or country house, the architect must immediately take into account the overall planning, all the necessary engineering systems and, if possible, to hide it in the architectural forms or vice versa, emphasizing the use of certain engineering elements.
Making architectural and construction project is a stage-by-stage process that begins with the pre-project development.
Here all the information about the object is collected and analyzed, approved tasks for design. Permission documents are obtained for the construction, analyzed topographic survey and created about measurement drawings.
The second stage – the concept. Under the concept we understand the development of volumetric-planning decisions, and the basic technical and economic indicators of the property, as well as the definition of options for functional zoning.
The conception as a second stage of architectural projects gives a possibility to estimate the potential of a created object and accurately outline further work. To get a general idea about the designed object, to make an overall assessment – is necessary at this stage of the architectural design. Also at this stage, assess how well fits into the current architectural environment.
After creating the concept, a conceptual design is developed, here the customer gets a clear idea of the future building. As part of the conceptual design include:
scheme of the master plan with a reference to the house and buildings;
the scheme of an accomplishment of territory;
plans;
facades in color;
schemes of sections;
perspective images.
The next stage of the architectural design is a working draft – here are developed designs of all elements of the structure, water supply, sewerage, heating, ventilation, electrical systems, explanatory note and supporting documentation.
Detailed design consists of:
master plan
explanatory note
passport of facade appearance
construction solutions
water supply solutions
Also solutions to other technical problems.
The final stage of the architectural design is copyright supervision, which is embodied in the construction of facilities. During the designer’s supervision regular visits are made to the site to monitor and ensure compliance with the design solutions to the construction. During the designer’s supervision checks
You should also tell about the types of architectural design. There are: a typical, individual and experimental design.
Typical – is the creation of projects of buildings and structures of one type intended for repeated construction and production.
Individual project – is designed according to the personal wishes of the customer and taking into account the specific characteristics of each object. The advantage of the individual design is the ability to implement a list of personal requirements of the customer.