A Summary of the Design Process

• Client with a Problem Statement, a Site and a

Budget
• Memorandum of Understanding- Contract
• Brief Development- Space aspirations and
Schedule of Accommodation
• Concept / Schematic Design-starts with a site
analysis
• Design Development
• Contract Documentation
• Contract Administration- actual construction on site
• Evaluation-post occupancy evaluation

BRIEF DEVELOPMENT
e.g. for a house project
age, number, gender, activities and relationships of people living in
the house
lifesyles- hobbies, games, TV, activities, meals, tastes
Functional goals,
Space requirements
Equipment needs
Site considerations
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Use of conceptual diagrams to see relationships between activity

spaces
SCHEME DESIGN
Schematic design is the graphic transformation of the written brief
into spatial form. It should communicate how the designer intends to
meet the owner’s needs at a diagrammatic level, with realistic
provisions for the building systems, equipment, structure, and
furniture that will be designed and selected at a later stage. Before
proceeding into this phase, it is essential that the brief and budget be
agreed upon by the owner and users. If the brief and budget are not
acceptable, they should be reworked before further design drawing
proceeds. Schematic design is begun by studying the relative sizes
and relationships of the functional spaces to each other. Bubble
diagrams allow arrangement of the spaces that are interconnected
by lines of varying line weight to depict the hierarchy of
interconnectedness and scale. As these interrelationships are
reviewed, the forms of the bubbles are moulded to approximate the
lines and thicknesses of wall construction, structural column grids,
and functional space proportioning. The total is then transformed
into block diagrams from which hard-line overlays showing the
spaces, corridors, walls, and openings of the building floor plan can
be generated. From this floor plan, interior and exterior elevation
studies are generated for concept review and acceptance. At the
same time, the relationship of the project is evaluated against its
existing context through the development of a small-scale site plan.
This schematic design package is reviewed against the brief and by
the project team for the owner’s comments and satisfaction. The
schematic design, at this point, is cost-estimated for comparison to
the budget. Involves the architect for design and quantity surveyor
for costing
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DETAIL DESIGN)
Only happens when approval from client on schematic design
has been given.
Comprises of:
• Construction Documents
• Floor plan
• Elevations
• Sections
• Furniture and finish plans
• Services Plans
• Lighting, Reflected Ceiling Plan
• Specifications

• Work with other professionals

• Electrical engineers
• Structural engineers
• Mechanical engineers
Working Drawings
 Renderings

Renderings
Renderings

The design development stage is an advancement of the schematic

design through the creation of more detailed and larger-scale floor
plans, elevations, wall sections, system details, and expanded
specifications. By the end of this stage, the design team should be
able to answer all questions related to how the building will be built
and function.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The contract documents are the legal attachments to the contract for
construction between the owner and the constructor. They must
fully define the scope of the work to be provided in accordance with
all applicable laws and commonly accepted engineering practices
and are composed of the drawings and specifications prepared by
the design consultants. The drawings are organized by design
discipline.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
• All design decisions become reality – most rewarding
of all the phases.
• Orders are placed.
• Main contractor and subcontractors begin building
and installing products.
• Coordination is critical in order for subs not to
interfere with each other’s work.
• Site visits become regular to check quality and to stay
on schedule.
REFERENCES
1.Sweat C., (2010). The design processes. 2010-2011 Operating Room
Manual. Richmond, VA
2.The Design Process. Retrieved from http//www.ocean.otr.usm.edu
on 27 February 2018