Design Process in Architecture: From Concept to Completion

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Every building starts with an idea. But how do you get from a concept to a piece of architecture Why do some ideas work better than others What is a 'good' design

This approachable guidebook will help students find their own answers to these questions. It covers every aspect of the design process with examples drawn from all types of architecture, giving students the tools to develop their own unique ways of working. With accessible text and hundreds of images, this is an indispensable and illuminating guide for beginning architecture students as well as anyone who is curious about how design works.

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"The accessible text and hundreds of images make it an approachable guidebook for anyone who is curious about architecture and design" - Self Build & Design
A useful primer for the novice and optimistic reminder for the world-weary professional - The RIBA Journal

Author Bio

Geoffrey Makstutis is the Subject Lead in Construction for Pearson. He has taught and lectured at Central Saint Martins, the Architectural Association, the Royal College of Art, University of Westminster, IE Segovia, and Universitat Politcnica de Valncia. He is also the author of Architecture: An Introduction (Laurence King, 2010).