Architectural Design Essentials: From Concept to Reality
A course by El Sindicato Arquitectura, Architecture Studio
Joined May 2021
Learn to develop architectural projects, from the initial analysis to the plans and final images
Joined May 2021
If you want to create a complete architectural space from start to finish, look no further. Xavier Duque, Nicolás Viteri, and Maria Reinoso show you a fail-safe design method to transform your ideas into reality. The trio, founders of the architecture studio El Sindicato Arquitectura, have earned a number of awards and recognition for their work including the Building of the Year 2020 award in the Small Scale and Installations category, a spot at the Young Architects of Latin America exhibition, and appearances in media outlets such as ArchDaily, Gestalten, and the BBC.
In this course, discover their comprehensive design methodology and how to apply it to your architectural projects: thoroughly examine all relevant factors, create detailed plans, and deliver ready-to-build designs.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 15 downloads
What's included in this course?
Get to know Xavier, Nico, and Maria, the founders of El Sindicato Arquitectura. They tell you about their professional careers and how they got started, as well as their biggest influences, what motivates them to create, and how they approach their projects.
Begin with the planning phase and develop concept-driven strategies by analyzing a series of key factors such as the client, intended use, end user, legal regulations, and the physical environment. Be thorough in your research as these strategies will guide you throughout the design process and help you with decision-making.
Next, enter into the preliminary design phase, building on your conceptual groundwork and using it to define the space's functionality, its shape and size, and the structural layout.
Now it's finally time to create your architectural design and specify all the essential details, from selecting materials and setting dimensions to drawing and modeling the definitive plans. Bring your project to life by inserting custom furniture and other additions such as lighting and landscaping.
Now you have a fail-safe method for transforming any concept into ready-to-build architectural designs.
- 99% positive reviews (74)
- 3,878 students
- 13 lessons (1h 43m)
- 15 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
SketchUpWhat is this course's project?
Implement the El Sindicato Arquitectura method to design a habitable architectural space for the purpose of your choice (residence, meditation space, workspace, etc.) in the location you decide.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Novice and intermediate designers and architects, as well as anyone with basic notions of design interested in learning a unique approach to creating spaces for themselves or a client.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of design and architecture are recommended for this course, but are not essential. A working knowledge of a 2D or 3D digital drawing program will also be helpful, although pencil and paper are perfectly fine for completing the project.
In terms of materials, you need a computer with a 2D or 3D drawing program, paper, and pencils.
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El Sindicato Arquitectura
A course by El Sindicato Arquitectura
El Sindicato Arquitectura was founded in 2014 by Xavier Duque, Nicolás Viteri y Maria Reinoso, a collaborative and experimental team who sees architectural design, construction, and urban intervention as a means to express what they're most passionate about both inside and out of the profession.
Their projects have been featured in media outlets such as ArchDaily, Gestalten, and the BBC. They were also selected to participate in the Young Architects in Latin America exhibition and won the Building of the Year 2020 award in the Small Scale and Installations category.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Predesign
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Previous steps
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Analysis and synthesis
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Conceptual strategies
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U3
Preliminary Draft
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Functional strategy
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Formal strategy
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Structural strategy
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U4
Architectural project
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Construction technique and materiality
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Definitive architectural project
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Furniture and accessories
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Executive Project
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Design Essentials: From Concept to Reality
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FAQs
The course is aimed at people with intermediate knowledge in architecture or related fields. If you already have basic experience in architectural projects, you’ll get the most out of the content and practical workshops.
You’ll need basic architecture knowledge, access to a computer with AutoCAD and SketchUp, and a willingness to participate in hands-on, collaborative workshops.
You’ll learn self-management methods, collaborative design, site condition analysis, preliminary project development, drafting plans, budgeting, and construction techniques applied to contemporary architecture.
The course covers comprehensive management of architectural projects, from conceptual analysis and designing minimal housing to hands-on construction and collective experimentation.
Yes, you’ll learn to use AutoCAD for drafting plans and SketchUp for 3D modeling of architectural projects.
Yes, the course encourages collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork in practical workshops, building skills for managing projects as a team.
You’ll develop prototypes for post-earthquake housing, preliminary projects, functional architectural programs, and custom furniture, applying current construction techniques.
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Me gusta el curso ya que es una buena introducción para guiar un diseño arquitectónico
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EL CURSO ESTA MUY BIEN EXPLICADO Y SU METODOLOGIA
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Estoy construyendo una cabaña en la sierra y este curso me ha ayudado mucho a organizar mi trabajo y mis ideas. Es muy sencillo y accesible, lo cual aprecio mucho.
Un curso muy bien estructurado que ayuda a entender de forma fácil ciertos conceptos que parecen inicialmente complicados