Architects must combine aesthetics, durability, and functionality in their designs to create successful architectural project drawings according to specific rules and measurements.
To ensure that designs are aesthetic, comfortable, and sustainable, they must be tailored to the space and the needs of the users. Designs should serve the expectations of clients and prioritize both the aesthetic appearance and functionality of the space. Drafts, or architectural project drawings, should not be prepared solely to appeal to the eye. Designs should be cohesive, with every detail evaluated and designed to harmonize with one another. During the design phase, it is crucial to listen carefully to the clients' goals and thoroughly identify their needs.
Architectural Project Drawing
Architectural project drawing is the process of translating the beautification of spaces, structures, furnishings, furniture, and kitchens within our daily lives into design works using scientific methods and guidelines. These design works allow clients to express their expectations in detail.
To achieve functionality and visual appeal in all areas such as shopping malls, villas, prefabricated houses, detached houses, hotels, hospitals, clinics, schools, cafes, restaurants, kitchens, bathrooms, facilities, and buildings, it is essential to seek the professional expertise of architects. Architects are involved in every stage of construction designs and oversee projects from start to finish. They beautify living spaces by designing plans based on scientific principles.
Architectural project drawing services should begin with architects forming their initial thoughts and generating ideas for the application area. This initial concept should then be represented in a preliminary design called the "Concept Design," which includes plans, sections, and elevations. The standard scale for Concept Design is typically 1:200.
In very small areas, drawings can be prepared at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200. This scale is particularly suitable for detailing internal partitions, wooden ceilings, built-in cabinets, doors, and windows. For detailed drawings of very small areas, scales of 1:1 and 1:2 are commonly used in drafts.
For larger areas, it is advisable to prepare the Concept Design at a scale of 1:1500. This scale serves as an implementation scale, providing detailed information about every aspect of the area. Each detail is dimensioned according to scientific and technical principles. Drafts at scales of 1:2 and 1:5 determine production details, specify materials, provide labor recommendations, and indicate implementation tolerances.
Architectural Project Drawing Locations
- Architectural Design
- Lighting Design
- Heating and Gas Design
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Design
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Plumbing Design
Stages of Architectural Project Drawing
- Rough Sketch Drawings
- Preliminary Drafts
- Implementation Drafts
Architectural designs are drafts where all details of plans, sections, materials, and connection points can be observed in the implementation field. With architectural project drawings, a draft of the implementation areas, living spaces, is created. Through this draft, everything needed for the design area can be planned. It is necessary to prepare this draft to obtain a building permit as required by law. Drafts should be prepared before starting the implementation.
Before architectural project drawings are made, some fieldwork needs to be done. Natural, environmental, and cultural conditions should be evaluated as a whole. First, a rough sketch should be drawn.
After the preliminary rough sketches, more comprehensive drafts, called preliminary drawings, should be prepared. Measurements should be taken for the draft, and calculations should be made accordingly. Measurements should be determined with the utmost accuracy, and calculations should be made down to the smallest detail. After obtaining approval from clients for preliminary drafts, implementation drafts should be prepared.
Implementation drafts allow the physical observation of all stages of the implementation area. It is crucial for implementation drafts to accurately represent the real condition of the area to avoid problems during implementation.
Architectural drafts can now be transferred to digital platforms using today's technologies. Two and three-dimensional drawings as well as 3D modeling can be created.
The desire for renovations in finished homes has always been present, but it has increased with the pandemic. There has been a rise in the number of individuals wanting to make their living spaces in detached houses and villas more comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of individuals purchasing land to build their own homes according to their tastes. Therefore, architectural project drawings have gained even more importance in today's world. People value expert opinions, experiences, and recommendations to make their spaces as functional as possible.
Drawings can be made for various aspects of homes, including architecture, installations, gardens, rooms, furniture, windows, doors, mezzanines, inter-floor spaces, exteriors, interior partitions, built-in cabinets, ceilings, and stairs. Drafts are essential in ensuring that all sections have a cohesive decoration. They are also very useful in determining costs and planning budgets before implementation.
Benefits and Advantages of 3D Architectural Project Drawing
- Customers have the opportunity to see a draft design that meets their expectations before implementation.
- It enables architects and interior designers to present their designs related to spaces. Additionally, they can evaluate whether they have fully realized their ideas for the space.
- It is very useful for making decisions about furniture and decoration.
- It allows for the visualization and determination of all necessary items such as paint, building materials, flooring materials, wall materials, etc. in interior spaces.
- The sizes, features, and suitability of existing rooms in the space can be easily observed.
- It facilitates the arrangement of plumbing systems and eliminates any drawbacks that may affect the aesthetic appearance.
- Since implementation drafts are close to reality, any doubts in the customer's mind are easily dispelled.
- Customers can observe how feasible their desired requests are and decide whether their expectations will be met. Being able to see the design before construction is a great convenience.
- Individuals receiving personalized services do not need to research detailed information about regulations. Architects are knowledgeable about the necessary procedures in detail.
- It provides the opportunity to examine in detail the thermal insulation systems planned to be used on both interior and exterior facades. Being able to examine them from both functional and aesthetic perspectives is an important advantage.
Floor Plan Architectural Project Drawing
Floor plan draft is one of the most important architectural visualization areas.
In detached houses, hotels, offices, villas, the utilization of floors can be designed. Each floor can be made useful and comfortable according to its intended use. Independent or common sections can be created on the floors according to demand.
The structural systems of the floor, installation systems, elevation value, wall cladding, floor covering, if there is a suspended ceiling on the floor, suspended ceiling features, and all other details can be designed and their locations can be shown. Additionally, the dimensions of windows and doors can also be visualized in the draft.
Demah Design Services
As Demah Design, we are one of the firms providing architectural design services. Upon receiving applications, we start by conducting on-site assessments of the areas and preparing the necessary drafts. Detailed measurements are taken, and relevant calculations are made.
In our project drafts, it is important for us to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the spaces and make them as functional as possible.
In our drawing services, we strive to provide the best solutions to meet our customers' expectations. We create our drafts by conducting detailed technical studies to ensure that our customers' spaces have the desired architectural features.