Defining Open Plan Living Spaces Open Plan living has become popular in new homes. Open plan living combines the kitchen, dining and living into one large space. It is great for utilising space; especially in apartments where there is not a lot of space to work with. In some cases, like studio apartments there may…
The Design Process The design process can be split into seven stages. We take a look at each stage below. Design Stages: Predesign Concept Developed design Detailed Design Contract Admin Project observation Completion Predesign and Concept The initial stages of the design process may include project initiation, defining the brief and conducting site…
The Architectural Drawing Architectural drawings of the past An architect’s drawing can be a sketch that illustrates an initial idea or a technical drawing that demonstrates how a building will be constructed. Architectural drawings in the past were done on large sheets of paper with drawing boards. LA studio circa 1956, MSU Quonset Huts.…
Building Material Selection: Material selection is an important aspect of new and existing building projects. Materiality can define a building’s presence in its surrounding environment, whether that be in a suburban streetscape or rural landscape. Material Selection is also key when designing sustainable, durable and efficient homes. Some considerations when selecting materials are listed below. …
Welcome to Dixon Wild Architects’ new blog! Follow our blog to gain insight into our architecture practice. We will showcase current and past projects, office field trips and provide information about the design process.