Schematic Design
Early-stage design development that establishes spatial concepts, material strategies, and functional relationships before detailed design.
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Schematic design is the foundational phase where designers translate project briefs into spatial and material concepts. This stage establishes the overall form, organization, and key design moves that will guide subsequent phases of development.The community explores schematic design across diverse project types, from industrial facilities and public structures to furniture and adaptive reuse projects. Members share work that demonstrates how conceptual thinking about materials, program, and spatial arrangement shapes built outcomes.