Design Concepts
“A concept is an idea about space, structure, inhabitation and human experience.”
Working the ‘concept’ as a framework was instrumental in our recent commercial project: Jean Street. This small office building, which shares its lot with a tiny cabin from the early 1950s, is nestled between the bustling, historic Jackson Town Square and the quiet, yet evolving, East Jackson residential area. The 2400 sf new building serves as the headquarters for a local general contracting firm that specializes in custom residential construction. The form and scale of the building were designed as a nod to both the client’s craft and the quaint adjacent neighborhood. A43 used a variety of textures and material orientations to create visual interest within a restrained vernacular palette.
At A43 Architecture we take pride in being thoughtful during every step of the process. Every facet of a project is meticulously considered and weighed against a central concept. The result is a detailed cohesive design.
So what is a design concept? ArchiMash does a great job explaining.
What Is An Architecture Design Concept (And What Makes It Great)
By Liz at ArchiMash
One of the biggest challenges many architecture students have is grasping what an architecture design concept is, and what makes a great architecture design concept.
Concepts are talked about a lot, especially in design studios. In the early stages of your study, it can be difficult to understand what makes a good concept. As you move through your studies and still don’t clearly understand it can be challenging to ask for explanations.
Let’s start with some simple definitions…
What Is A Concept?
A concept is an abstract idea of what something is or how it works.
Abstract is an expression of a general idea or essence of something, rather than a literal reality.
In other words, a concept is something abstract or intangible. We cannot see it or hold it. It is not something that is easily identified. It is the essence of something.
In architecture, a design concept is what the designer feels and thinks of when they connect to their design. It is what the user or visitor moving through the finished structure and spaces feels, thinks and experiences on their journey.
It is not one thing that creates a concept. It is not the materials, the layout of spaces, the activities, the people, or the site. It is the combination of every aspect of the project coming together in particular ways to create something different and unique.
Read the full article HERE.
Work with A43 Architecture
Do you want your finished home or commercial space to feel cohesive? Let the professionals at A43 Architecture work thoughtfully on a concept that is customized to fit your needs. Give us a call at 307-249-8650.
See the full Jean Street Project HERE.
Project Details:
Contractor: OSM Construction
Interior Designer: Idle Minds Design
Photographer: Lindley Rust
Article Source: https://archimash.com/articles/architecture-design-concept/