Architect

Aren't you a discerning buyer?

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I think you are the one who requires a value addition.

Do you really expect a good designer to dig or vice versa?  Funny?

1. Be a strategist- The idea is to understand the role of an architectural designer -receptor of your requirements and hub of all design activity. Can you think of designing a box being enclosed? Check up the regulations & hire a competent professional. Be aware of the trends and discuss them in detail before implementation.
2. Be a leader- Best professionals in the industry can give you detailed documents, specifications & activity charts and that's it. It is your prerogative to hire and co-ordinate contractors if you have family or friends support. Else go in for integrated project management team.
3. 2 after 1 please.

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Looking forward to a perfect client!

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No, no, no..If I give my requirements I'll bias you; Show them to my kids, if they like, I'll approve; Only curved lines.

Clutter factor-jabbing fellows in a medley of settings, recalling my post-pass boss, threshold my laughing lines.

Markets need sourcing, do we need popularity to be unbiased?

Form follows function, is any one wheel, the earth, solar system, galaxies _?

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Thought splash for architectural education

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Split a batch of students in circles-design, documentation, site, detail, costing, software etc.

Assign them a live project, give then a budget and let the circles work within for 3 days, 2 days (relay the task to circles) starting from most interested. and each circle teaches other circles.

Teach them team involvement and let them know social response.

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Role of your architect for your living space.

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Architect, just as a doctor, is a consultant who understands the prevailing world vision of the client choice. Many clients come back. 1-Rolling to a low ball quick-fix PR or 2-self-fancied.

Visit some existing houses, jot requirements and get the zoned plan zoomed out.

Concept stage is meant to shape out the building & that's it. Visualizing in 3d is an investment to secure your approval.

Next comes the expertise of integrated tendering documents for contractors to KNOW what he is to execute.

THEN get the work started surely.

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