Generally, we often overlook what makes good architectural design – a building is a building you may say. However, good architectural design is essential as it can enhance daily lives that you wouldnโt think!
What is Architectural Design?
Architectural design is the process in which a building’s specifications are put together, plans are drawn up, and the use(s) of the building are detailed. The design indicates more than just the support structure for the building. All buildings use architectural design in their planning phases – housing, grocery stores, gas stations, hospitals, banks, offices, schools, theatres, arenas, malls – any and every building! How these buildings look and feel helps dictate how they will operate and the space around them.
Why Use Architectural Design?
When constructing a building of any size or shape, attention to detail is crucial. A team of architectural design experts works with rendering experts and construction managers to create highly detailed plans for building projects. This ensures everything is accounted for before construction begins and provides a map for the construction team to follow.
Our team of experienced architectural designers will ensure your addition, renovation, or custom home follows a detailed plan of construction with clear communication so you know how everything is going to look and feel. We also include 3D rendering of the designs so you can get a better view of how the design will look in the end.
Why You Need Good Architecture
Economics
Highly effective and efficient architectural design helps keep budgets on track. Of course, all plans will follow current building codes, safety regulations as well as aesthetic designs. Architectural design helps fit buildings into restricted spaces, make the most out of available areas, and be able to blend properly with the surrounding neighbourhood.
Quality of Life
With proper design in place, buildings achieve a higher quality of life that’s more appealing, creative, and welcoming. It’s not just four walls with a door and some windows. The architectural design creates spaces with meaning and comfort.
Flow
The larger the building, the harder it can be to make it โflowโ. Proper design enables freedom of movement between floors, halls, and rooms – with easily accessible amenities from any part of the building. You wouldnโt design a large office building with just a couple of bathrooms! No, with proper design, your architects will plan out enough bathrooms that are easily accessible for each floor. You also wouldnโt want a large building thatโs more like a maze than an easy stroll from one end to the other. This is where good architectural design comes in play!
Representation
Many cultures have a symbolic architecture that is memorable or noticeable throughout history – think of Egyptian pyramids, Greek temples, and Gothic churches. All of these are well-thought-out marvels that required architectural design to exist, such as flying buttresses for towering roofs.
Tourist Spots
A lot of tourists are drawn to impressive architecture. And not just ancient ruins – modern ones too! Such as the Sagrada Familia (Gaudiโs church) in Barcelona. Locals pride themselves on beautiful sights tourists will want to come and see. Many are sights you canโt get anywhere else.
Trademark Development
Some companies and places use architectural design to craft unique structures you canโt find elsewhere. Think about how almost every McDonaldโs looks the same, or how there is only one Big Ben or Sydney Opera House. These are distinct architectural designs that are unique to their company or location.
Community
Architectural design also goes into building a community. Architects provide the tools to create clubs, churches, stadiums as well as housing. With good architectural design in a community, people will be able to go to places to learn, create, express and connect.
Progress
A lot of architecture shows how we have progressed as a society over the generations. Strong architectural design improves with the times and works to modernize and adapt to each new generation. As society pushes for a greener future, we see this too in architectural design with innovations towards more energy-efficient buildings. Without architecture, weโd all still be living in caves rather than mega-cities with towering skyscrapers.
Conclusion
While you may not consider architectural design when you look at a downtown skyline, it made a huge impact on the sight youโre looking at. Architects donโt have it easy as there is much work that goes into designing buildings and renovations. If you are looking for a home addition, custom home, or large renovation project, Contempo Building Corp. has your team of architectural designers in Toronto to turn your vision into reality.