ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PROCESSES

The architectural design process is a structured and flexible sequence of actions through which an initial project idea converts into a complete design solution. Although it is often represented as a linear progression, research widely acknowledges that the process is inherently iterative, allowing designers to move back and forth between stages as new insights, constraints, and opportunities emerge (Lawson, 2006). This paper reviews the architectural design process using a flowchart that begins with the project brief and progresses through site analysis, user and context analysis, concept development, design alternatives, evaluation, and detailed design stages, ultimately leading to the final design output. Particular emphasis is placed on the feedback loop between evaluation and concept development, highlighting the reflective and adaptive nature of architectural decision-making, as described in design theory literature (Schön, 1983). By organizing the design process into clearly defined yet interconnected stages, this review clarifies the roles of analysis, creativity, and technical resolution in architectural practice. The study aims to contribute to a clearer understanding of architectural design as a human-centered, iterative, and integrative process, rather than a rigid sequence of predetermined steps, aligning with contemporary professional and educational design frameworks (RIBA, 2020)