Pickard Chilton: The Art of Collaboration

This monograph explores the relationship between architects and clients, focusing on the process of helping clients define values and integrate them into architectural design. The book showcases a range of built and in-process works with various clients, documenting and discussing the unique value proposition and design process that distinguishes Pickard Chilton's approach to architecture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2021
Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd

Relationships between architects and clients, which are founded on shared values and their integration into the final work of architecture, are often overlooked in architectural education, criticism, and theory. This monograph aims to rectify this deficiency by focusing on the process that architectural firms employ to assist their clients in defining values and integrating them into architectural design. Presented with exquisite detail throughout, this volume showcases a diverse range of built and in-progress works, spanning various scales, complexities, and locations, with a variety of clients. Most of these projects have not been previously published. The projects will be documented and analyzed within the context of the value proposition and design processes that distinguish Pickard Chilton's approach to architecture.

Architectural education typically lacks discussions on the relationships between architects and clients, which are built upon shared values and their integration into the final work of architecture. Architectural criticism and theory also tend to overlook this aspect, and it is often missing in most writing about architecture. This monograph seeks to highlight and address this deficiency.

The book focuses on the process that architectural firms employ to assist their clients in defining values and integrating them into architectural design. It is exquisitely presented throughout, showcasing a range of built and in-process works at various scales, complexities, and locations, with a variety of clients. Most of these projects have not been previously published.

The projects will be documented and discussed within the context of the value proposition and design processes that distinguish Pickard Chilton's approach to architecture. By examining these relationships, the monograph aims to provide insights into the role of values in architectural practice and their impact on the final outcomes of architectural projects.

The book is organized into several chapters, each exploring different aspects of the relationship between architects and clients. The first chapter provides an introduction to the topic and highlights the significance of values in architectural practice. It discusses the importance of understanding and aligning client values with architectural design goals and objectives.

The second chapter explores the process of defining values and integrating them into architectural design. It discusses the techniques and strategies that architects use to engage with their clients and understand their needs and aspirations. It also explores the role of value-based decision-making in the design process and how it can lead to innovative and sustainable solutions.

The third chapter showcases a range of built and in-process works that demonstrate the integration of values into architectural design. It includes projects from various sectors, such as residential, commercial, and cultural, and showcases the diverse range of values that can be incorporated into architectural design.

The fourth chapter analyzes the impact of values on the final work of architecture. It discusses how values can influence the design aesthetic, the functionality of the space, and the environmental sustainability of the project. It also explores how values can contribute to the social and cultural context of the space and how they can enhance the user experience.

The fifth chapter concludes the monograph by discussing the implications of the findings and recommendations. It suggests that architects should prioritize the integration of values into architectural design and that clients should engage with architects in a collaborative and value-driven manner. It also suggests that architectural education and criticism should place greater emphasis on the relationships between architects and clients and the role of values in architectural practice.

In conclusion, this monograph seeks to highlight and address the deficiency in architectural education, criticism, and theory regarding the relationships between architects and clients. By focusing on the process of defining
defining values and integrating them into architectural design, the book provides insights into the role of values in architectural practice and their impact on the final outcomes of architectural projects. It showcases a range of built and in-process works that demonstrate the integration of values into architectural design and analyzes the impact of values on the final work of architecture. The findings and recommendations of the monograph suggest that architects should prioritize the integration of values into architectural design and that clients should engage with architects in a collaborative and value-driven manner. It also suggests that architectural education and criticism should place greater emphasis on the relationships between architectural practice and the role of values in architectural practice.

Weight: 958g
Dimension: 187 x 234 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781864708516