Functional/Bubble Diagrams

    The analysis of the building design begins with diagrammatic studies, illustrating graphic relationships.  As this stage of analysis proceeds, real building parameters begin to take shape in the form of graphic representation.

    Elements are further explored and tested against the architectural parti from the sketch phase including:

• Functional relationships and adjacencies
• Proportional planning spaces
• Massing relationships
• Contextual relationships

    This stage illustrates the proposed solution through the use of functional relationship studies.  These studies include:

• Bubble diagrams; illustrating areas, priority, precedence, relationships
• Programming diagrams; illustration of the nature of the intended solution's operations, function and flow within the client's organization. 
• Master planning diagrams; illustration of planning layout relative to the orientation, context and site elements of the solution

The following links will load the initial functional/bubble diagrams for the intended solution.  These diagrams constitute one component of the thought process of design.  They are another step in the process in developing the final solution.