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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

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Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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Rhythmic Black Timber Makes This Swedish Cabin Pop Against Its Surroundings

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Owners and architects Saga Karlsson and Edouard Boisse designed their lakeside retreat with a matte finish that goes with the greens of spring or a winter whiteout. An early sketch envisioned the house as an open and transparent glass volume inspired by a ’60s California residence which play with the boundary of external and internal.

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

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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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GRUNER&FRIENDS Develop New SWISS LIFE – KPMG HQ

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Patrice Gruner: A book with a world map inspired me to sketch up the concept for the client. How have your clients responded to the finished project? General Contractor: Allreal AG General Planner: Gruner AG Consultants: Aepli Metallbau AG, Gruner AG, Werkhof AG Photography Credits: DANIEL HAGER PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM GmbH.

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Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. Construct Fort 137 Featuring Unobstructed Views of the Surround Desert and Canyons

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We also owe a lot of credit to the construction team, Forté Specialty Contractors. How have your clients responded to the finished project? We are very excited to announce that Fort 137 is the subject of a new book – the latest in the Masterpiece Series by publisher Oscar Riera Ojeda. The entire family really loves the design.

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Quotes and Sayings

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Dr. Seuss, author of children’s books. Specification by a Contractor: Pound to Fit, Paint to Match. 20: Sketch, sketch! If you cannot find anything else to sketch, sketch your boots! But when I’m finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know its wrong. Zaha Hadid, British architect from Iraq.

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What's In My Bag - Architect Essentials

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I’m always glad to have a visual reminder of everything behind a wall finish - blocking, plumbing, gas lines - once it’s covered up. Most often I’m carrying heavy material samples, reference books or catalogs to and from the job site. PYM Mood Chews - These work on most contractors and 10% of structural engineers.