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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Purposedifferent
In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
10-501-3
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
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BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Starbursting with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Starbursting