skissefase

Skissefase, or sketch phase, is an early design stage used in architecture, urban planning, product design, and construction projects. In this phase designers explore concepts and generate rough representations of the proposed solution. The focus is on overall form, spatial organization, and feasibility rather than detailed technical solutions.

During the skissefase, teams typically conduct site studies, analyze user needs and program requirements, compare alternative concepts, and create schematic drawings. Activities often include massing studies, rough floor plans, elevations, and initial 3D sketches or models to illustrate different design directions. Energy considerations, materials at a high level, and budget implications may be discussed at a coarse level to test viability and guide decision making. Stakeholders such as clients, consultants, and authorities may participate in reviews to align expectations and articulate project constraints.

Outputs from the skissefase are usually lightweight and iteratively refined. Common deliverables include concept sketches, schematic layouts, preliminary 3D models, and a concept report or decision basis that compares options. These materials help establish the project scope, guiding principles, and a preferred design direction for subsequent phases.

Relation to other phases is hierarchical: the skissefase precedes the forprosjekt (preliminary design) or detailed design phases, where more precise specifications, cost estimates, and technical drawings are developed. In some contexts, the term skissefase is used interchangeably with skisseprosjekt or early schematic design, with variations in scope depending on national or organizational practices.

Overall, the skissefase serves to validate ideas early, manage risks, and obtain stakeholder buy-in before committing to more detailed and costly design work.