Specific Project Components
Introduction
In the field of architecture, an architectural project is the set of plans, drawings, diagrams and explanatory texts used to capture (on paper, digitally, in a model or by other means of representation) the design of a building, before being built. In a broader concept, the complete architectural project includes the development of the design of a building, the distribution of uses and spaces, the way of using materials and technologies, and the preparation of the set of plans, with details and perspectives.
Stages of project design
Definition of scope, needs or objectives
To prepare an architectural project, a prior research process is carried out that guides the Architect in his task throughout the entire project. The architect's interpretation of the results of this stage is what largely defines the personality of the project. Three basic activities are identified at this start of the process:
• - Program approach. It refers to the initial stage where a Client "Client (economy)") looks for a specialist (in this case, Architect) to design a building that meets their specific needs for space and uses. The client also describes to the designer the resources from which he must start (existing land or construction, assigned budget, execution time, etc.).
• - Interpretation of the program. The architect studies the client's needs and according to his interpretation and professional capacity, establishes the objectives to be investigated before making a proposal. The architect's interpretations of the client's needs will serve as a guide in the next stage, but are always subject to subsequent modifications as the architectural design process progresses.
• - Investigation. Taking the results of the two previous stages, the analysis and also the synthesis of the information is carried out. First of all, field and bibliographic research is required to know the details of the new building, according to its typology.
Architectural program
From the results of the research synthesis, the designer makes a list identifying the components of the system and their particular requirements. This list is called . For example, in the project of a house, or single-family room (apartment), the program would include several of the following elements: