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Design is the process of solving problems.

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Where to begin?

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DESIGN PROCESS
TOPIC_01

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DESIGN PROCESS Step1
Define the
problem

Step 6 Step2
Improve your Collect
design Information

Step 5
Step3
Present your
Brainstorm &
Ideas for
Analyze Ideas
Feedback

Step4
Develop
Solutions
/Build a Model

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 DESIGN PROCESS
Step 1: Define the problem
ü Nature of the project?
ü Establish a client profile?
ü Project location if given?
ü Project purpose?
ü Who will finance the project and projected budget? Very important
ü End user of the project?
ü Whats your role in the project?
ü Initial what,when and where of the proposed project?
ü Terms of Payment?
ü Letter of Agreement/contract?
ü Time frame of project implementation and completion?

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Step 2: Collect Information
üInformation gathering – Research – programming
üIdentify and analyze customer needs
üInterviewing customer and end users
üUser profile
üInventory products to be used
üLifestyle and Function
üRelationships/adjacencies

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Step 2: Collect Information(cont.)
üSpace allocations
üEnvironmental factors
üMechanical systems (HVAC)
üPsychological/Sociological
üEconomic factors – extremely important
üBuilding codes
üDesign preferences

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Step 3: Brainstorm & Analyze Ideas
Ø Provide solution to Step 2 queries!
Ø Example: A Residential Project
ü Personal Information
ü Age, number, gender, size, activities and relationships of everyone living
in the house.
ü Stage in the lifecycle : flexible spaces
ü Lifestyle
ü Hobbies, activities, entertainment, meals, music games, TV, cooking
etc.)
ü How long do they plan to live in the house.
ü Address all the relevant needs of your end user/client.
ü Architectural taste of Client
ü BUDGET MATTERS....BUDGET FOLLOWS FORMS!! real talk
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Step 4: Develop Solutions/Build a Model
Ø Translate research to design programming
Ø Example: A Residential Project
ü Space programming listing
ü Space matrix
ü Bubble diagrams
ü Space clustering
• Private area
• Semi private are
• common public areas/active area
ü Block planning
ü Furnitures ,Fixtures & Equipment(FFE) lay-out.
ü Structural consideration(columns)optional
ü Method of construction(overview)optional
ü Scaled model
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Step 4: Develop Solutions/Build a Model
Ø Translate research to design programming
Ø Example: A Residential Project (INITIAL SPACE PROGRAMMING)

name of purpose of approximate private area semi active common architecture

space space no. of /private area design style
occupant area
living area family social 5-10 pax X X contemporary
space/
lounging
space
entry porch main egress min. 5 pax x minimalist

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Step 4: Develop Solutions/Build a Model
Ø Translate research to design programming
Ø Example: A Residential Project ( SPACE MATRIX)
sample spaces:
§ 1-entry porch
§ 1- foyer
§ ante-living room
§ living room
§ dining area
§ kitchen area
§ auxilliary kitchen

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Step 4: Develop Solutions/Build a Model
Ø Translate research to design programming
Ø Example: A Residential Project ( SPACE MATRIX)
sample spaces:
§ storage-pantry
§ carport
§ masters bedroom w/ T&B
§ girls room
§ boys room
§ guest room
§ common toilet & bath
§ common storage
§ utility area Ta2:Topic#1_copyrightrdlJan2020
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Step 4: Develop Solutions/Build a Model
Ø Translate research to design programming LEGEND:
Ø Example: A Residential Project ( SPACE MATRIX)
ADJACENT
ENTRY FOYER
ENTRY PORCH RELATIVELY ADJACENT

L IV IN G A R E A AVOID RELATIONSHIP

K IT C H E N A R E A
K IT C H E N A R E A
S T O R A G E A R E A -P A N T R Y
CARPORT
M ASTERS BEDROOM
G IR L S B E D R O O M
BOYS BEDROOM
GUEST ROOM
CO M M O N T&B
U T IL IT Y A R E A
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 DESIGN PROCESS
Step 4: Develop Solutions/Build a Model
Ø Translate research to design programming
Ø Example: A Residential Project ( BUBBLE DIAGRAM & BLOCK PLANNING & SCHEMATICS)

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Step 5: PRESENT YOUR IDEAS FOR FEEDBACK (COLLEAGUE/CLIENT)
Ø SUBJECT FOR CHANGES
Ø Example: A Residential Project ( SCALED MODELS)

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