Comment pouvez-vous concevoir un projet qui répond à toutes les exigences du programme, au budget et à l’échéancier ?

For an accurate planning in a design project and in accordance with the client's needs, it is necessary to consider two main parts; First, knowing the topic of the project, and second, understanding the basis of its formation. Knowing the subject includes the definition of project goals, required areas and the number and dimensions of each, users and their requirements, and project standards and regulations. Details of the context includes the evaluation and analysis of the site, natural, physical, human, etc. substrates. A good design plan is one that cares about both the subject and the context and has a program for it.

Begin by thoroughly understanding and documenting the program requirements. Engage stakeholders to gather their input and ensure a clear understanding of project goals, functionality, and constraints.

Clearly understand the client's needs, desires, and goals for the project. Develop a detailed program of requirements (POR) outlining functional spaces, user needs, and technical specifications. Prioritize program elements based on importance and budget constraints.

To create a project that meets all requirements, stays within budget, and finishes on time, follow these steps: Clearly define what needs to be done. Make a detailed plan that includes important tasks and possible problems. Estimate costs to fit the budget. Factor in a contingency sum for unexpected expenses. Keep communication open for feedback and quick problem-solving. Check progress regularly and be ready to adjust plans if needed. Use flexible approaches like agile methods. Work closely with a team, address issues early, and clarify things. Doing this increases the chances of your project being successful while sticking to the set limits.

Ter um planejamento de projeto com todas informações e programa de necessidades definidos, juntamente com o valor de base e teto. Um layout detalhado que atenta aos clientes com um orçamento definido e com uma margem de erro, para quaisquer imprevistos durante a obra ou alguma mudança de projeto por conta de outro fator. Organizar esse programa juntamente com os clientes e colocando uma margem de valor extra para imprevistos é essencial para um bom projeto.

In designing a project that would meet all program requirements, budget, and timeline, careful planning and coordination are required, by clearly defining the program requirements and conducting a feasibility study identifying any potential challenges that may impact the project's timeline or budget. After this a realistic budget is established and a detailed project schedule should be developed, considering dependencies between tasks and allocating sufficient time for design development, approvals, and construction. Then collaborate with stakeholders and make informed design decisions. Finally, monitor and control project progress and perform quality checks to verify that the design meets all necessary standards and regulations.

If I client has developed projects before, its best to sit down with the project decision makers and review the goals of the project. Its also important to identify "needs" versus "wish list" items to help define the overall goal. Then you can work with an architect to create a program that fits with your budget and timeline.

I agree, but I think the biggest factor missing in this discussion is knowing the actual building costs in the region you’re designing in. We are a design build firm because of this; we know what it costs to build in our market. We have clients communicate their budget at the beginning of the design process not so we can spend every penny they have, but so we can make sure the design will fit their goals and requirements before we even start. A great design will never be built if the client can’t afford to build it. It’s our job as designers to make sure we have realistic costs in mind as we create these beautiful spaces.

Continuously monitor and manage the project scope to avoid creep and maintain budget and timeline commitments. Clearly communicate any scope changes to stakeholders and obtain necessary approvals. Utilize tools like scope creep matrices and work breakdown structures (WBS) to maintain control.

One of the things that gets in the way of achieving project requirements within time and budget is having an unclear scope. A clear definition of the scope of each stakeholder, their responsibility during different phases of the project and the number of modifications allowed per step is key to having a well planned project, which will lead to achieving the requirements within specified time and budget. Defining the scope in a clear, specific and detailed manner will also allow for setting a more attainable and realistic time and budget for the project, which is easier to stick to and achieve.

As a project develops, it often hard to understand how greatly scope creep can affect the project budget so quickly. Understanding an estimated budget before your project is developed past schematic levels will help avoid unnecessary cost increases. Your architect can advise on what would be required versus what would be a "nice to have" addition to the scope. After each phase of the project is complete, periodic budget reviews are helpful to make sure cost and budget of client are aligned.

A well-defined plan and process are crucial for designing a project that aligns with program requirements, stays within budget, and adheres to the timeline. This structured approach helps manage resources effectively and ensures a successful outcome. To ensure a successful design project: Define clear objectives and detailed requirements. Allocate budget wisely and plan a realistic timeline. Identify and address potential risks. Foster team collaboration and communication. Conduct regular progress checks and involve the client. Be adaptable to changes, but assess their impact. Implement a robust quality assurance process.

Develop a detailed project schedule with milestones, deadlines, and dependencies. Identify critical paths and potential risks early on. Utilize project management software and methodologies like Agile or Waterfall to keep the project on track.

After achieving a detailed plan, phasing how the project will be done and determining the timing for it, is a big step in executing according to the design and delivering the project on time. Defining the responsibilities of the team members correctly, prioritizing the budget based on the phases of the project, choosing the appropriate construction techniques and monitoring the implementation and progress of the project are the main elements of a correct planning of the project process.

A successful project always considers the client's wishes and users' needs during the design process. Receiving feedback from the employer during the progress of the project, as well as surveying its future users in different ways, will increase the level of stakeholder's satisfaction.

Maintain open communication with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders throughout the design process. Encourage feedback and suggestions to ensure the final design meets everyone's needs. Regularly hold meetings and presentations to keep everyone informed and engaged.

Knowledge is the secret. The more you know the better; most of the times it is question of experience, sometimes of luck, sometimes you don't succeed.

When a project starts, identifying key stakeholders & project leaders is key to making sure when the project is turned over there aren't any surprises or missing programmatic elements. Often times, by involving the entire team in the design process your architect can provide better background to make informed decisions on why program should be added or removed. Many times, once construction is underway VE strategies are employed to manage cost, but not relayed effectively. This causes challenges with deliverables and expectations aren't aligned.

We can design a project that meet all requirement by carefully aligned critically in following this steps -Define the program. -Manage the scope. -Plan the process. -Involve the stakeholders. -Test the design. -Review the results. Also embarking on project entail adequate planning and coordination of all deliveries in the project box.

Conduct a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) after construction to assess the project's success in meeting its program requirements and user needs. Identify lessons learned and document them for future projects. Use the feedback to inform and improve future design processes.

Review should not only take place at the end of the project but also within different milestones at the project. This helps the project's team to identify any flaws in the process early on and adjust as necessary. For example, if a certain milestone within the project was delayed or above budget, review of the process, analysis of possible causes and improvements to the project early on will mitigate the effect of the delay on the rest of the project. I think review is not only important at the end of the project but within the process itself to ensure achieving high quality standards for the project, within required time and budget leading to client satisfaction.

Effective communication with clients is crucial for the successful completion of architectural projects. The concept of Client Expectation Management, often overlooked, is essential. Professionals sometimes distance themselves from clients to expedite work, but this approach risks budget overruns, delays, and failure to meet specific requirements. Clients' ongoing feedback, opinions, and evolving needs must be continuously managed. Setting realistic expectations from the start is key, as overpromising to secure a project can lead to challenges later on.

In most cases of the design and build of software products, especially during inception and elaboration, the main activity that happens is the trade-off analysis and compromises to be made. It is always better to prioritize functional and non-functional needs, narrow down to what is absolutely essential, pilot a lean MVP to understand the market dynamics, and evolve from there as required. This helps gain early visibility into user adoption, a complete feedback cycle, and better benchmark to build further estimates for enriched capabilities.