POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

LOPEZ QUEZON BRANCH

BS Architecture Program

ARCH 30283
Professional Practice 1 -
Laws Affecting the Practice
of Architectiure
(Output No.1)

BSARCH-3

Submitted by:

Vargas, Prince Gerald J.

2019-00453-LQ-0

Submitted to:

Arch. Riza Rizalina A. Quincina

Professor
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BS Architecture Program

When we discuss architecture as a profession, we acknowledge the role of several people

in the design process and the effective completion of a project. A successful Architect–Client
relationship, however, is the most important of all the professional relationships. The researchers
have been building models for a systematic method to address the challenges and gaps in
management of this connection, assuming that it can be structured.

To comprehend the importance of the client's participation in the design process and the
vital influence of the architect-client relationship, one must first comprehend the nature of
architecture as a profession. Architecture has been defined as a blend of art, craft, social science,
and engineering. According to architect Renzo Piano, architecture is a "hazardous activity" that
is always in limbo since all of the resources are involved. History and geography, mathematics
and natural sciences, anthropology and ecology, aesthetics and technology, climate and society
are all examples of resources such as concrete, wood, and metal.

The architect working on a project is not only responsible for the design, but also for
acting as a liaison between various stakeholders engaged in the process, most notably the client
and others, in order to create effective outcomes and client satisfaction. Architects find it
challenging to articulate the nature of their professional activities and deliverables for successful
projects since there are so many aspects influencing the process. Success may be defined in a
variety of ways, and what one person considers to be a successful project outcome may be
perceived quite differently by another. A client's definition of success may differ from the
architect's. There has been a constant recognition of discrepancies in the architect and client's
attitudes and values towards the built environment on a professional level. Such discrepancies in
viewpoints between the architect and the client are important to consider when managing
relationships since they might lead to gaps between expectations and reality.

Due to more complex design projects, the rise of technology and design information
management systems, and the diverse backgrounds of stakeholders, communications linked to
architectural projects have gotten more challenging. These challenges have influenced the way
buildings are planned and changed significantly.

The goal of architecture is to bring together the technical and social components of design. This
research looked at design and facility management, as well as behavior and communication, and
interface difficulties. From the standpoint of technology and humanistic qualities, this study
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offered the methodologies and strategic strategies of successful communication in architectural

design practice to manage communication issues in the architect-client interaction.

As an architect, the most satisfying experience is exceeding our clients' hopes and
expectations. Working one-on-one with you, the customer, allows us to have a lively discussion
about how you live, work, love, and interact in everyday environments. As a result, our first
focus is to listen to and engage with you from the beginning to ensure that your project reflects
your vision.

Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to how much an architect is involved in

design and construction, we have the skills and expertise to supervise and be responsible for
every aspect of the project. An architect is responsible for the design, documentation, and
permission of a project at a minimum, although it is preferable to be engaged from the beginning
to the end. This include assisting with the selection of an ideal building site, conducting
interviews with builders, and remaining involved until the project is completed.

When the architect is at the heart of the process, they collaborate with the other team
members to communicate knowledge. A beautiful, harmonious design is frequently the result of
a succession of challenging issues presented by the customer. The architect must next clearly
express these concepts to you using sketches, renderings, drawings, and models in order for you
to provide input. An architect must be able to communicate this knowledge to the contractor,
their subcontractors, and other members of the design team while also remaining open to new
suggestions on how to enhance the project.

We expect you to be an active participant in the design process in order for a project to be
successful. This entails being as upfront and transparent as possible about your goals and budget,
as well as providing candid criticism throughout work sessions. We also want you to be open to
new ideas, adaptable, and realistic about the constraints imposed by a project's location or
budget. The design's success will be determined by our capacity to solve challenges decisively.
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BS Architecture Program

This paper reviewed the researchers, which have concentrated on architect-client

relationship, to bring into focus the important factors of effective communication that has
classified into social and technical factors. Then, it attempted to identify the role of these factors
in the effectiveness of this relationship, which benefits the researchers and practitioner to have a
better views and perception about the prevailing circumstances of architect-client relationship.
Furthermore, this perception paper investigated the architect-client relationship from the view of
communication study. Thus, the role of the architect, client, the exchanged design information
and the used interfaces in architectural design practice as essential components of the
communication process has established in architectural design context. Considering the
architectural design from the view of communication informations will improve the quality of
architect- client relationship, architectural design, and consequently the built environment. In this
context the role of the architect, the client, and their personality have a strong effect on
developing the client-oriented design approach, which stimulate the client consciousness about
architectural design. Thus, Communication activities facilitate the flow of information and
proprietary knowledge between clients and architects to either bridge or exploit the gap between
these two cultures. This study identified technical tools and social actions as ways to improve
communication, which Combining technology and human management approaches leads to
Effective and strategic communication methods. Thus, In terms of administrating
communication-related design project, participatory design approach with considering of
following factors should be established: (a) tools characteristics, information characteristics and
relationship characteristic.

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