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    This paper reports the initial results of a questionnaire survey done on architectural practices in Peninsula Malaysia. The purpose of the study was to gain an insight into the current trends in the management of design process in architectural practice firms. It focuses on the extent to which architect-client relationship affects the design process at various stages of the project. It also attempts to verify whether the suggestions by various authors in the literature that greater involvement by the clients influences the outcome of projects significantly. The survey was able to identify the client types, categories of projects commissioned and the procurement methods adopted in local practices. The results revealed that the majority of the practices adopt informal system of design process management based on PAM guidelines. The majority of commissions come from individuals, developers and federal government. The types of project are residential and institutional facilities while traditional procurement methods are commonly used. The relationship between the architect and their clients varied remarkable during the stages of design process. In sum, the survey reveals that a greater 'professional' involvement of the clients in the design process could result in better outcomes for the project, the client and the practices.

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    This paper reports the initial results of a questionnaire survey done on architectural practices in Peninsula Malaysia. The purpose of the study was to gain an insight into the current trends in the management of design process in architectural practice firms. It focuses on the extent to which architect-client relationship affects the design process at various stages of the project. It also attempts to verify whether the suggestions by various authors in the literature that greater involvement by the clients influences the outcome of projects significantly. The survey was able to identify the client types, categories of projects commissioned and the procurement methods adopted in local practices. The results revealed that the majority of the practices adopt informal system of design process management based on PAM guidelines. The majority of commissions come from individuals, developers and federal government. The types of project are residential and institutional facilities while traditional procurement methods are commonly used. The relationship between the architect and their clients varied remarkable during the stages of design process. In sum, the survey reveals that a greater 'professional' involvement of the clients in the design process could result in better outcomes for the project, the client and the practices.

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    C S S R 0 8’ 0 9 14 - 15 March 2009

    C O N F E R E N C E ON S C I E N T I F I C & S O C I A L R E S E A R C H

    Current Trends in Design Process Management, Clients, Projects


    and Perception of Architect-Client Relationship: Evidence from
    Architectural Practices of Peninsula Malaysia

    Sharifah Asmah Tuan Mat1, Masran Saruwono2,,


    Mustapha Mohd Salleh3
    1
    Dept.of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying,UiTM, Malaysia
    2
    Dept.of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying,UiTM, Malaysia
    3
    Dept.of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying,UiTM, Malaysia
    sheifa62@yahoo.co.uk, masran697@salam.uitm.edu.my,

    ABSTRACT

    This paper reports the initial results of a questionnaire survey done on architectural practices in
    Peninsula Malaysia. The purpose of the study was to gain an insight into the current trends in the
    management of design process in architectural practice firms. It focuses on the extent to which
    architect-client relationship affects the design process at various stages of the project. It also attempts
    to verify whether the suggestions by various authors in the literature that greater involvement by the
    clients influences the outcome of projects significantly. The survey was able to identify the client
    types, categories of projects commissioned and the procurement methods adopted in local practices.
    The results revealed that the majority of the practices adopt informal system of design process
    management based on PAM guidelines. The majority of commissions come from individuals,
    developers and federal government. The types of project are residential and institutional facilities
    while traditional procurement methods are commonly used. The relationship between the architect and
    their clients varied remarkable during the stages of design process. In sum, the survey reveals that a
    greater 'professional' involvement of the clients in the design process could result in better outcomes
    for the project, the client and the practices.

    Keywords: architectural practices, design process management, architect-client relationship, client


    involvement.

    * For the full paper, please contact the authors

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