Architecture · 4 August 2026 · 4 min read
Where an architectural project begins
The steps before the first sketch: studying the site, the client's brief and building regulations.
A project starts with the site, not the first line. Which side the sun comes from, the prevailing wind, the height of neighbouring buildings and where the entrance will be — all of this is settled before anything is drawn. The next step is the client's real needs: not how many rooms, but which activities happen where during the day. Only then does the sketch stage begin.
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