As an architect, design is a field one can explore and become an expert as a deign architect. A person who is involved with only the design development stages of multiple building typologies like – commercial, residential, public buildings, urban streets, landscaping, industrial buildings, hospitality, institutional etc. The design architect based on the project brief, designs and develops design drawings for the same.
For an architect who is more enthusiast and passionate about designing but doesn’t want to get involved into the structural technicalities and engineering of architecture, this may be a good option to explore in the field.
As a design architect, their tasks include:
1. Dealing with clients on a one-to-one basis. Understanding their requirements and needs and selectively curating a project brief. Step 1- Designing a purpose for the space.
2. Visiting the site or the desired location for construction. Analyzing and researching the history, climate and all the necessary elements of design that may affect the design development.
3. Developing a concept for the design that harmonizes with the client requirements as well as the designers thought.
4. Developing drawings that highlights the design to the clients.
5. Passing the approved drawings to the structural engineer or the project manager in order to implement the project on site.
6. Supervising the project.
As a design Architect, the utmost responsibility is to be able to create an identity for yourself while still being able to give new solutions to all new clients. Retaining a few design elements while curating newer and creative solutions for every new brief is the key responsibility and the biggest challenge for a design architect.
Overall design is the backbone of architecture. In fact Design is the backbone of lifestyle. Anything and everything that we humans use or are using is designed to our comfort. Architecture is what surrounds us a majority of the time, from our homes to the offices we work in, to the hobbies we practice, to the parks we go to, and the restaurants we eat in – everything around us is designed architecture. The simple logic is where there is a requirement for comfort, there needs to be an active effort toward design.
For more such insights and tips about the architectural world, subscribe to
Volume Zero newsletter and get the latest articles delivered to your inbox.
Text provided by Pooja Gosar -
An Architect aiming to redesign the idea of design. She believes that architecture is a story of built and unbuilt. The architecture we see is not the whole story, there are multiple layers to it. Pooja believes in unfolding these layers to the world and exploring architecture beyond perception.