As I was saying yesterday, the life of a project is cyclic in nature and can essentially be broken down into certain major components. The cycle of course starts with the client - understanding their needs, requirements and preferences. These are then converted into a design keeping in mind other factors like the site conditions, the context, the bye-laws among many others. Add to this ideas like architectural styles, standout elements, highlighting features and ultimately you have a design ready on paper.
But this information is not enough to take the design to site. Before it can be implemented specifications and estimations need to be put into place. Only once these decisions are taken can one move to the stage of procuring materials for site. With the drawings, material and human resource on site, the two-dimensional design starts turning into a three-dimensional entity in space. Ultimately this built form is handed back to the client, thus completing the cycle.
Each of these steps requires a different profile of work and consequently a somewhat different skillset under the umbrella of being an architect. These additional skills are the basis of the division of work at Sandarbh. Some people are better with logic and numbers than others, some better at visual presentations, while others still may be better at communicating through words. It only makes sense to utilize these skills to their highest potential and assign jobs accordingly. After all, you'd never ask a fish to climb a tree right?
But this information is not enough to take the design to site. Before it can be implemented specifications and estimations need to be put into place. Only once these decisions are taken can one move to the stage of procuring materials for site. With the drawings, material and human resource on site, the two-dimensional design starts turning into a three-dimensional entity in space. Ultimately this built form is handed back to the client, thus completing the cycle.
Each of these steps requires a different profile of work and consequently a somewhat different skillset under the umbrella of being an architect. These additional skills are the basis of the division of work at Sandarbh. Some people are better with logic and numbers than others, some better at visual presentations, while others still may be better at communicating through words. It only makes sense to utilize these skills to their highest potential and assign jobs accordingly. After all, you'd never ask a fish to climb a tree right?
-Mannat
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