Designing Spaces: Exploring the Creative Process of Architecture

As with many arts, the basic principles of quality design are simple in theory and challenging in practice. Designing a space is all about taking a complex brief and creating a simple solution. 

For example, a client might ask for an office that feels both modern and in touch with nature, while also making space for all their books, stationery, or other instruments. This might sound very challenging, but an experienced designer will see this as a perfect opportunity for elegance. They might incorporate natural materials, such as wood and stone. They might also ensure access to natural light with a nice wide window.

The key to these solutions is that they fit the brief while remaining simple. The room was always going to contain a desk, so why not a wooden one? You’ve not taken up any more space. Similarly, you were likely to have a window in here, so why not ensure that it’s on the side that will get the most light?

Elegance Is At The Heart Of Quality Design

There are many ways you could approach defining quality design, but here at Studio 20, we believe it’s all about elegance. A good solution is one that’s holistic – one that solves all your problems and fits with the entire brief rather than just a part of it.

And this is where the challenge comes in. Because, in order to maintain this holistic design approach without compromising on style or functionality, an architect requires serious creativity. Put simply, architects need to think outside the box and learn to combine new and old solutions in ways that are both imaginative and practical.

Quality Design Lasts Longer

Another core tenet of quality design is creating something that will last for a long time. Of course, in recent years, with the push towards more environmental design, this requirement has only become more important than ever before, but the principle is timeless.

Which brings us to another creative challenge architects face. Designing on a budget without sacrificing quality is one of the best skills an architect can possess. After all, it’s one thing to be a great artist, but the best designer knows how to shape their creativity to pragmatic needs.

The Best Ideas Come From Being Challenged

Oftentimes, the most interesting, aesthetically pleasing, and practical solutions are born out of limitations. Any trained architect can work wonders on paper, but the key is the create something that will stand the test of time in the real world. That takes skill, it takes experience, and it takes the kind of dedication that we at Studio 20 are proud to offer.