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    The document discusses the importance of developing a thorough design brief at the beginning of an architectural project. It notes that a brief provides critical direction and requirements for the design, but too much information can limit creativity, while too little information can hinder ensuring the design meets the client's needs. It recommends the brief be used as a reference throughout the project and evolve as needed. Finally, it provides a checklist of key information that should be included in a design brief, such as details about the client, occupants, desired style, and functional requirements.

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    The document discusses the importance of developing a thorough design brief at the beginning of an architectural project. It notes that a brief provides critical direction and requirements for the design, but too much information can limit creativity, while too little information can hinder ensuring the design meets the client's needs. It recommends the brief be used as a reference throughout the project and evolve as needed. Finally, it provides a checklist of key information that should be included in a design brief, such as details about the client, occupants, desired style, and functional requirements.

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    The document discusses the importance of developing a thorough design brief at the beginning of an architectural project. It notes that a brief provides critical direction and requirements for the design, but too much information can limit creativity, while too little information can hinder ensuring the design meets the client's needs. It recommends the brief be used as a reference throughout the project and evolve as needed. Finally, it provides a checklist of key information that should be included in a design brief, such as details about the client, occupants, desired style, and functional requirements.

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    Developing a Design Brief

    Introduction

    The architectural design brief forms the very beginning of the design. The more detailed the design
    brief is, the clearer the instruction and direction will be, however too much information can
    sometimes hinder the design process by being too directive and limiting.

    Equally a short brief or programme, may initially appear to offer a lot more creative freedom but
    later can hinder a projects development, when the design direction presented is not to the client’s
    requirements due to the failed communication of the brief.

    Why is a design brief important?

    Design briefs and programmes are the very beginning of a project, and without one it is incredibly
    hard for a project to exist.

    A thorough and informative design brief is an imperative part of this process. It is an essential point
    of reference not only for the architect, but for all people involved in the design.

    Using a design brief

    In short, once issued with a design brief the document should be used as a check list and point of
    reference throughout the whole design.

    As architecture students, there will also be a list of what the project outcomes should be, and what
    you will be required to present in order to demonstrate you have grasped the project and
    successfully passed.

    Remember that the brief can evolve as the project progresses and its not a static document that is
    completed at the start. It is important that the brief not only fulfils the aesthetic aspirations of the
    client but also the functional requirements and needs too.

    Design Brief Checklist

    Much like the analysis of a design brief, when writing one it must consist of a narrative. The narrative
    should follow and provide the background information to the project, it is here that the client and
    the buildings end users are created, and you must provide information on who they are and why
    they require such a building.
    About the Client:
     Describe your current bedroom. What do you like and dislike about it? What is missing, and
    what would you change.
     What kind of ideas do you have about design and / or materials? Do you have any images
    from magazines/internet that show us a style that you like?
     Are there any design features that are important to you?
     What kind of style do you require for the project e.g. contemporary, traditional, industrial,
    bold, elegant, minimal etc.
     Do you have any specific materials or surfaces in mind that you would like to see included in
    the project?
     Do you have any specific accessibility requirements, for example is anyone in your family
    disabled or do you have any regular visitors that would have special needs?

    About the Occupants:


     How many people will be living in the new bedroom?
     Do you foresee new additions to the home (i.e. children)?
     Are there any pets that will need to be accommodated?

    About the Lifestyle:


     Describe your lifestyle and the kind of spaces that you need? For example, work from home,
    entertain often, etc
     How much time do you spend in the different areas of the bedroom?
     What type of entertainment systems do you require? Music, TV, projectors, speakers
    throughout the house?

    About the Spaces:


     Are there any areas that are to be more private that others? Or rooms that you would like to
    be connected?
     What type of storage do you require? Specific hobbies that require lots of storage space?
    Large wardrobe space?
     Do you have any preferred room layouts/relationships or orientations – a south facing
    bedroom for example.
     Do you have any specific ideas or plans for the outside spaces that you would like us to
    consider?

    Above are just a few of the things that need to be considered when developing the initial
    architectural brief. It is key to really take the time to understand the requirements of your client and
    the site in order to develop solid design solutions for your project.

    Bibliography
    archisoup, n.d. The Architectural Design Brief. [Online]
    Available at: https://www.archisoup.com/the-architecture-design-brief
    [Accessed 06 March 2020].

    First In Architecture, n.d. First In Architecture. [Online]


    Available at: https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/the-architectural-design-brief-the-checklist-part-
    1/
    [Accessed 05 March 2020].

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