Understanding Architecture Through Drawing

ISBN-13: 9780415444149 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 272 str.

Edwards Brian

Opis

This new edition is an introduction to design and graphic techniques aimed to help designers increase their understanding of buildings and places through drawing. For many people the camera has replaced the sketchbook, but the author argues that freehand drawing as a means of analysing and understanding buildings develops visual sensitivity and awareness of design. There is a balance of drawing techniques explained as well as guidance provided on how drawing interfaces with with photography, CAD and model making in the genesis of design projects. This second edition incorporates examples from architectural practice, including those of architects Lord Foster, Sir Terry Farrell, Edward Cullinan, Richard Murphy and Sir Nicholas Grimshaw.

Spis treści

Introduction  Part 1: Guiding Principles   Part 2: Techniques   Part 3: Case Studies of Drawing   Part 4: The Way Forward.   Bibliography.  Index

O autorze

Brian Edwards is an architect, town planner, writer, teacher and artist. He has taught in various schools and has been Professor of Architecture at Huddersfield and Heriot Watt universities and the Edinburgh School of Architecture. He has written over 16 books, seven of which published by Spon Press/Taylor & Francis.