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Architectural Sketches | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Architects / Architectural Sketches Architectural Sketches Bob Borson — September 26, 2013 — 22 Comments Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job … at least I do. This is a sketch from project that I am currently working on – the KHouse Modern.

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DIAGRAMS UNLEASHED

Shades of Grey

This was a module called Architectural Studies which began with a general History of Architecture overview, then reviewed a hundred years of buildings in Harare, drawing heavily on Peter Jackson's book. So the building is 85 years old, and my sketch of it 35. Bradlows was a breakthrough building in Harare.

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10 Tips for Designing a New Home

Aric Gitomer Architect

If you think that the exterior of your house will exactly look like those software-rendered images or the architect’s hand-drawn sketches, then you need to communicate the intricacy you’re expecting beforehand. A few options include combining storage with the furniture, utilizing the ceiling height, or creating space in the living area, etc.

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The 14 Books Every Future Architect Should Read

EntreArchitect

After responding to a hopeful architect on Dwell.com I decided to flesh out my answer and include more books. Naturally there is some overlap and some of these books could fit in multiple headings, this is architecture after all. Covey – This is a universally loved book by people in every field. It is no surprise why.

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On Case Studies

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Although the word monograph literally applies to any book devoted to any individual subject — be it a person, a place, a thing, or even an idea — in the realm of architecture books that one-word term is used more prevalently, if not strictly, in regards to individual architects and/or firms. A book on Le Corbusier is a monograph.

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Architizer Holiday Gift Guide: 13 Perfect Presents for Architects and Designers in 2023

Architizer

So if books, buildings and beautiful photographs are your thing, look no further. And, this innovative book is a great way to fuel that interest. From Archidoodle, this interactive book is the first of its kind to provide a fun, engaging way to learn about architecture. In our humble opinion.

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"'Ideadiversity' may be at an all-time low"

Deezen

In his book Filterworld , Kyle Chayka calls these fast moving trends that are dictated by algorithms "cultural flattening". Spatial thinking is focused on comparison, like maps, diagrams, sketches and visual arrangements. Serial thinking is linear and relies on cause-and-effect chains like stories, arguments and logic.